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HealthSouth Corporation Makes a Comeback By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
Having rebounded from a financial crisis that once threatened the company’s future, officials with HealthSouth Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama, are celebrating a milestone in the construction of a new $75 million home office in Liberty Park. A topping out ceremony was held in April for the seven-story, 200,000 sq. ft. building, which will provide office space, covered parking, outdoor patios, walking trails and a gym. “Our company has been described as the ‘phoenix rising from the ashes’ on multiple occasions, and that is truly because of the company’s new chapter, which began in 2004 with a new leadership team,” said Lawrence Whatley, vice president of design and construction of HealthSouth. “While not a new chapter for the company per se, the home office is a much-needed move that will better accommodate our employees’ needs to support our steadily growing company.” HealthSouth, one of the nation’s largest health care services providers, was embroiled in a major accounting scandal in 2003. A corporate raid was conducted by the FBI, resulting in a $2.7 billion fraud trial. Founder and CEO Richard Scrushy was ultimately acquitted on all counts, but was later convicted of bribing former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman in a separate case, and was sent to federal prison. Scrushy was terminated by HealthSouth, as part of its recovery. As the corporation continues moving forward, executives are monitoring progress on the new building, which will be larger than the current headquarters in the Grandview Plaza on U.S. Highway 280. “The new home office provides work space for our 541 current home office employees, but will allow us to accommodate up to 660 employees,” said Whatley. “The site will accommodate future buildings, as well. Whatley said providing employees with a comfortable work environment to accomplish their jobs will increase morale in the workplace. “From analyzing current work spaces and listening to ways we can improve it, we were able to compile a list of needs for the new design,” said Whatley. “We also created employee-led committees who have helped us steer decisions for amenities such as the cafeteria, fitness center, desk chairs, interiors and branding implementation. The finished product will be a place our workforce will have a lot of pride in. The new home office is something our employees are excited about, as it’s been designed with them in mind.”
The new facility, situated on five of 20 total acres, will offer a 1/4 mile jogging track, fitness center and will incorporate energy saving technologies to reduce its environmental impact. It also formally recognizes HealthSouth CEO Jay Grinney, who believes keeping the corporate headquarters in Birmingham reaffirms HealthSouth’s commitment to the continued growth of the city and region. “Jay Grinney was instrumental in moving us forward, not only with the new home office, but also as a company during his tenure as chief executive officer,” said Whatley. “We’ve established ‘Jay Grinney Hall,’ in his honor.” Birmingham Mayor William Bell was among the officials on hand for the recent topping out event, where a tour of the first two floors of the new building was provided. “It was an exciting time to celebrate the halfway point for our new home office with those who have made this project possible,” said Whatley. “This includes the talented workforce at Brasfield & Gorrie, and the many subcontractors who have helped us stay on track for a spring 2018 opening.” James Decker, project manager of general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, said the ceremony was a welcome break from the long hours crews are putting in to complete the assignment on time. “We’ve been working full-speed to meet the expectations of this project, so it’s gratifying to reach this milestone. Celebrating this accomplishment with a good meal and a shared spirit of camaraderie does a lot for the team’s morale.” Decker said the project has not been without its share of concerns. “We first had to locate and mitigate abandoned mine cavities below the ground surface. Also, the aggressive schedule for completion is challenging,” Decker said. Work began in June 2016 , with the building set to open its doors next year. Currently, crews are completing the concrete structure, interior metal framing and interior MEP rough-in. “This work will be followed by installation of the exterior envelope. So far, the site work has proceeded very well. This includes deep foundations and the concrete structure. In addition, the precast parking deck is almost finished.” Key tasks yet to be carried out include work on the exterior skin, consisting of precast panels, curtain wall and roof, plus interior drywall/finishes. Decker noted that the weather conditions have been challenging, but not extraordinary. “We’ve planned for some minor impacts due to the time of year; however, we remain on course for successful comsee HEALTHSOUTH page 6
A topping out ceremony was held in April for the seven-story, 200,000-sq. ft. building.
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HealthSouth’s Move to Liberty Park to Take Place in 2018
HEALTHSOUTH from page 1 that supported their desire to be more collaborative and less “We also designed a fitness center with direct access to a pletion,” Decker said. siloed. Providing a healthy workspace that increases access beautiful landscaping plan, and a full-service cafeteria plus a Preparing the property took time, and a good deal of to daylight and better ergonomics was also key to the design coffee bar. A variety of well-equipped meeting spaces allow effort. strategy. more flexibility in meeting than their current space. “The site was covered with trees, which required signifi“We had to find the right balance of designing a building Additionally, all of HealthSouth’s employees will be providcant clearing before construction could begin. There also that meets HealthSouth’s needs for a few years, without ed sit/stand desks.” was mass grading to level the ground surface. In addition, a oversizing the building,” said Mayer, who noted that the cre“The architectural expression reflects a human-centered deep foundation system was installed to mitigate under- ative team found opportunities to employ sustainable princi- modernism that is purposeful, innovative and compelling,” ground abandoned coal mines,” Decker said. ples into the design, such as using LED lighting and provid- said James Puckhaber, Gensler architect. “We chose a mateTo level the site, approximately 45,000 cu. yds. of earth ing access to daylight to as many people as possible. rial palette that’s authentic and tactile — exposed concrete, have been removed. transparent glass, dark granite stone inlay “Site preparation and deep foundations have and gray-painted aluminum.” been the most time-consuming tasks. This work Puckhaber is confident the building will occurred over four months.” serve the company well. Decker said there are no significant issues “HealthSouth’s new space will provide related to utilities, as the local companies have an environment that offers far more flexibeen very responsive in coordinating the work bility in the working environment than they as needed. Erosion control and related tasks have today, and will support greater collabhave been uneventful, as well. oration between departments. HealthSouth A tower crane and mobile cranes are being is a wellness company, and the new space used to construct the building, which calls for reflects their brand.” cast-in-place concrete structure, precast archiHealthSouth’s portfolio includes a large tectural concrete, aluminum-framed glass curnumber of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals tainwall, natural stone finishes, wood veneer and more than 200 home health and hosmillwork and premium tile finishes. The new pice agencies across three dozen states and building was designed using sustainable princiPuerto Rico. It also has several new hospiples, including intelligent lighting controls with tals under construction, including one in time clock and occupancy sensors and sustainPelham, Ala. able materials where appropriate. The architecHealthSouth’s move to Liberty Park will ture, design, planning and consulting firm take place in spring of 2018. Gensler serves as project architect. (This story also can be found on According to Victoria Mayer, “HealthSouth Construction Equipment Guide’s website at came to Gensler to help them with workplace HealthSouth rendering www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) strategy. We learned they needed a new space A rendering of the completed HealthSouth Corporation home office. CEG
Goodgame Company Awarded $85M Expansion Project Goodgame Company Inc., has been selected as the construction manager for the $85 million expansion at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) in Lincoln, Ala. The expansion work is expected to be completed in 2018 and will add 200,000 sq. ft. to HMA’s facilities. Goodgame’s services include providing management of the project in addition to general contracting work. “We are honored to be awarded this project at such a major contributor of economic development within our state,” said W.A. Goodgame, CEO/President of Goodgame Company. “We take pride in what we do at Goodgame Company and we are pleased that Honda Manufacturing of Alabama has confidence in our company to accomplish this expansion program.” Goodgame has been involved with construction projects at HMA for more than 16 years. During this period, Goodgame has developed into one of the top general contractors in Alabama and a leader in construction for the automotive industry in Alabama. Since HMA’s start of operations in
Lincoln, Ala., Goodgame has more than tripled its average sales and more than doubled its staff. This experience has offered Goodgame the opportunity to expand customer relations with other automobile suppliers. Goodgame also is committed in its support of community workforce development and growth in industrial relations with other prospective businesses considering opportunities in St. Clair County. Goodgame Company Inc. is a familyowned, 62-year-old business located in Pell City. The company, under the leadership of CEO/President W. A. Goodgame, Vice President Jason A. Goodgame and Senior Project Manager Stephen G. Howell, has been an integral part of economic development in St. Clair County and Pell City for more than 25 years. Goodgame Company has approximately 85 employees with a core business focus of negotiated/design build projects within 100mile radius of Pell City. Since the growth of the automobile industry in Alabama, construction projects with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and auto industry
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(L-R): Thompson Tractor’s David Fitzgerald and Goodgame Company’s Adrick and Jason Goodgame.
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