Skanska to build $435M Medical Campus for Lee Health in Fort Myers

With Florida’s population growth driving demand for advanced healthcare facilities, Skanska USA Building has secured a $435 million contract with Lee Health to construct a state-of-the-art medical campus in Fort Myers. Situated in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, this project is designed to meet the increasing healthcare needs of the local community. Construction is set to begin in early 2025.

The 52-acre medical campus, designed by Flad Architects, will feature a five-story, 416,000-square-foot hospital and a 125,000-square-foot medical office building. The hospital will include 10 operating rooms, up to 168 patient rooms, 44 emergency department beds, and a central energy plant to ensure uninterrupted power for critical healthcare operations. The medical office building will house an ambulatory surgery center equipped with cutting-edge surgical technologies and a range of specialty clinics dedicated to orthopedics, spine care, rheumatology, and infectious diseases. Skanska’s overall project scope spans more than 560,000 square feet and includes a rehabilitation gymnasium and other advanced healthcare facilities.

“We are honored to once again partner with Lee Health to deliver a transformative healthcare destination that will serve the community’s growing needs,” said Bob Kramer, Vice President and Account Manager for Skanska’s Florida building operations. “Our commitment is to build resilient, innovative healthcare facilities that will stand the test of time.”

This project underscores Skanska’s expertise in delivering resilient healthcare infrastructure. The company’s past projects in the region, including the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and Gulf Coast Medical Center, demonstrated exceptional durability during Hurricane Ian in 2022, enabling uninterrupted critical care during one of Florida’s most severe storms.

Skanska’s growing portfolio in Florida includes notable healthcare projects such as the ICU expansion at Lee Health Cape Coral Hospital, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, and the Gulf Coast Medical Center expansion in Fort Myers. Current projects under construction include the Jackson Health System emergency department renovation in Miami and the new Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital.

The Fort Myers campus is scheduled for completion in 2028 and reflects a broader trend of healthcare expansion across Florida as providers race to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population.

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