Experience: Service: Healthcare Specialty Consulting

Boston Medical Center – Main Lobby Expansion & Fire Alarm Upgrade

Code Red Consultants partnered with Boston Medical Center, Walsh Brothers Incorporated, and DLR Group (formerly Tsoi Kobus Design) to provide code consulting services, NFPA 241 construction fire safety consulting, impairment planning, interim life safety measure (ILSM) risk analysis, and fire alarm design services for the Boston Medical Center Main Lobby Expansion project. The project established a central entrance for patients and visitors by expanding the Menino and Yawkey Buildings and linking their lobbies, all while hospital operations continued without interruption during multi-phase construction. The project scope also included the introduction of a new retail pharmacy, an expanded emergency department, and the extension of the cafeteria seating.

A key challenge of the project was relocating the fire command center for the Menino and Moakley Buildings, requiring the transfer of all major fire alarm and smoke control infrastructure to a new location within the expanded lobby. Serving as Engineer of Record, Code Red Consultants designed the new fire alarm system and its integration with upgraded smoke control panels, including a building-wide upgrade from an EST-3 to an EST-4 networked system. Extensive coordination and detailed phasing were critical to minimizing disruption to patients, staff, and critical hospital functions.

Through careful design planning and close field coordination with the integrated project team, the relocation of the fire command center and the replacement of the fire alarm backbone were completed without any major interruption to patient care or hospital operations. Code Red Consultants also served as the smoke control special inspector, supporting testing, verification, and timely turnover of key life safety systems to ensure the successful delivery of this high-profile, safety-critical healthcare project.

 

Location

Boston, MA

Size

4,500 sf addition and 13,000 sf renovation

Cost

$47M

Completion

2025

Rendering Credit

DLR Group (formerly Tsoi Kobus Design) – Chris Goldthwaite

Boston Medical Center – Main Lobby Expansion & Fire Alarm Upgrade

Code Red Consultants partnered with Boston Medical Center, Walsh Brothers Incorporated, and DLR Group (formerly Tsoi Kobus Design) to provide code consulting services, NFPA 241 construction fire safety consulting, impairment planning, interim life safety measure (ILSM) risk analysis, and fire alarm design services for the Boston Medical Center Main Lobby Expansion project. The project established a central entrance for patients and visitors by expanding the Menino and Yawkey Buildings and linking their lobbies, all while hospital operations continued without interruption during multi-phase construction. The project scope also included the introduction of a new retail pharmacy, an expanded emergency department, and the extension of the cafeteria seating.

A key challenge of the project was relocating the fire command center for the Menino and Moakley Buildings, requiring the transfer of all major fire alarm and smoke control infrastructure to a new location within the expanded lobby. Serving as Engineer of Record, Code Red Consultants designed the new fire alarm system and its integration with upgraded smoke control panels, including a building-wide upgrade from an EST-3 to an EST-4 networked system. Extensive coordination and detailed phasing were critical to minimizing disruption to patients, staff, and critical hospital functions.

Through careful design planning and close field coordination with the integrated project team, the relocation of the fire command center and the replacement of the fire alarm backbone were completed without any major interruption to patient care or hospital operations. Code Red Consultants also served as the smoke control special inspector, supporting testing, verification, and timely turnover of key life safety systems to ensure the successful delivery of this high-profile, safety-critical healthcare project.

Moffitt Cancer Center

The Moffitt Cancer Center Campus project, designed by Tsoi Kobus Design, represents a transformative vision for the future of cancer research, care, and innovation in Florida. Spanning 775 acres, the mixed-use campus will feature research laboratories, light industrial and manufacturing facilities, general office space, and clinical buildings. A key component, the Moffitt Medical Ambulatory Clinic & Proton Therapy Center, is a two-story ambulatory care facility delivering advanced outpatient services and housing a state-of-the-art proton therapy vault.

Code Red Consultants provided code and accessibility consulting, as well as hazardous materials consulting for the Ambulatory Clinic & Proton Therapy Center. By combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach, we helped ensure Moffitt’s vision was realized in a way that prioritizes patient safety, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance, creating safe and functional environments for research, patient care, and campus operations.

Location

Speros, FL

Size

100,000 SF MOB

Completion

2025

Rendering Credit

DLR Group/Tsoi Kobus Design

Moffitt Cancer Center

The Moffitt Cancer Center Campus project, designed by Tsoi Kobus Design, represents a transformative vision for the future of cancer research, care, and innovation in Florida. Spanning 775 acres, the mixed-use campus will feature research laboratories, light industrial and manufacturing facilities, general office space, and clinical buildings. A key component, the Moffitt Medical Ambulatory Clinic & Proton Therapy Center, is a two-story ambulatory care facility delivering advanced outpatient services and housing a state-of-the-art proton therapy vault.

Code Red Consultants provided code and accessibility consulting, as well as hazardous materials consulting for the Ambulatory Clinic & Proton Therapy Center. By combining technical expertise with a collaborative approach, we helped ensure Moffitt’s vision was realized in a way that prioritizes patient safety, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance, creating safe and functional environments for research, patient care, and campus operations.

Maine Medical Center: Malone Family Tower Expansion, Portland, ME

The Malone Family Tower at Maine Medical Center—a state-of-the-art, 300,000-square-foot facility on Congress Street in Portland—marked the final phase of the hospital’s major expansion and modernization initiative. Designed to support cardiac and cardiovascular care, the eight-story tower features 96 private patient rooms, 10 operating rooms, 9 procedure rooms, and 40 pre- and post-procedure beds. Atop the tower sits a 20,000-square-foot sterile processing department that supports all surgical and procedural activities within the facility.

Code Red Consultants provided a comprehensive suite of services, including firestopping and smoke control special inspections, fire door inspections, and field reviews focused on overall life safety compliance. Our team verified the construction of fire- and smoke-rated assemblies, means of egress, and other critical life safety and fire protection systems in accordance with the Maine Uniform Building Code, the Rules of the Maine State Fire Marshal, and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, as adopted by The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

In collaboration with Maine Medical Center, Colliers International, Perkins&Will, and Turner Construction, Code Red Consultants worked closely with project stakeholders to ensure alignment with all applicable codes and standards. In addition to inspection services, Code Red Consultants also developed master life safety drawings for Maine Medical Center, which now serve as a foundational tool for accreditation and licensing inspections.

Location

Portland, ME

Size

300,000 SF

Cost

$378 million

Completion

June 2024

Photography Credit

Anton Grassl

Maine Medical Center: Malone Family Tower Expansion, Portland, ME

The Malone Family Tower at Maine Medical Center—a state-of-the-art, 300,000-square-foot facility on Congress Street in Portland—marked the final phase of the hospital’s major expansion and modernization initiative. Designed to support cardiac and cardiovascular care, the eight-story tower features 96 private patient rooms, 10 operating rooms, 9 procedure rooms, and 40 pre- and post-procedure beds. Atop the tower sits a 20,000-square-foot sterile processing department that supports all surgical and procedural activities within the facility.

Code Red Consultants provided a comprehensive suite of services, including firestopping and smoke control special inspections, fire door inspections, and field reviews focused on overall life safety compliance. Our team verified the construction of fire- and smoke-rated assemblies, means of egress, and other critical life safety and fire protection systems in accordance with the Maine Uniform Building Code, the Rules of the Maine State Fire Marshal, and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, as adopted by The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

In collaboration with Maine Medical Center, Colliers International, Perkins&Will, and Turner Construction, Code Red Consultants worked closely with project stakeholders to ensure alignment with all applicable codes and standards. In addition to inspection services, Code Red Consultants also developed master life safety drawings for Maine Medical Center, which now serve as a foundational tool for accreditation and licensing inspections.

University of Arkansas Proton Center

The University of Arkansas Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy Center was developed to advance cancer research and deliver cutting-edge treatment for both pediatric and adult patients, marking the first proton therapy facility in the state of Arkansas. The project included construction of a new two-story building with a penthouse level, housing highly specialized treatment and imaging spaces, including a proton therapy vault, linear accelerator, high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, and CT imaging.

Code Red Consultants provided fire protection and life safety code consulting services for the project, with primary responsibility for the development of a comprehensive Code Report. Our team worked closely with the design team at DLR Group (formerly Tsoi Kobus Design) to address the complex code and life safety requirements associated with highly specialized medical spaces, supporting a safe and compliant design for the facility

Location

Little Rock, AR

Size

52,000 sq ft

Cost

$65 Million

Completion

2023

Rendering Credit

DLR Group (Formerly Tsoi Kobus Design)

University of Arkansas Proton Center

The University of Arkansas Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy Center was developed to advance cancer research and deliver cutting-edge treatment for both pediatric and adult patients, marking the first proton therapy facility in the state of Arkansas. The project included construction of a new two-story building with a penthouse level, housing highly specialized treatment and imaging spaces, including a proton therapy vault, linear accelerator, high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, and CT imaging.

Code Red Consultants provided fire protection and life safety code consulting services for the project, with primary responsibility for the development of a comprehensive Code Report. Our team worked closely with the design team at DLR Group (formerly Tsoi Kobus Design) to address the complex code and life safety requirements associated with highly specialized medical spaces, supporting a safe and compliant design for the facility

Carnegie Mellon University Forbes Beeler Apartments

Forbes Beeler Apartments is a new dormitory at Carnegie Mellon University, scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated four-story building spans an impressive 113,000 square feet, featuring 37 meticulously designed apartment units to accommodate 266 beds for upper-class students. One of the primary goals behind this dormitory’s development was to establish a comfortable residential environment for undergraduate students, while simultaneously enhancing the overall experience for the campus and the City of Pittsburgh.

The student residences are thoughtfully designed, organized into “pods” consisting of four and eight units, with a strategic setback from the street to ensure privacy. Noteworthy amenities offered within the building include a common lounge space on each floor, four dedicated study areas per floor, a well-equipped game room featuring a pool table and a ping pong table, a digital gaming room equipped with two large TVs for video game enthusiasts, a rejuvenation room, a spacious community area on the main floor, and an outdoor patio equipped with WIFI. In addition to residential living, the building also has an 8,000-square-foot market to support the grocery needs of the building occupants.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant throughout the design and construction phases of the project, collaborating closely with Goody Clancy to navigate the intricate code requirements associated with the dormitory.

Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing the comprehensive code compliance strategy for the project and reviewing the building plans at each stage of the design process. They actively engaged in ongoing discussions with the design team, offering insights and recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Additionally, Code Red Consultants developed the Life Safety Plans for the building, which play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of its occupants.

Code consulting services were extended throughout the construction administration phase of the project to offer valuable assistance regarding questions and design changes. Code Red Consultants remained actively involved, providing prompt guidance and solutions to the construction team. Their comprehensive understanding of the applicable codes allowed them to effectively navigate potential challenges and propose appropriate modifications when necessary.

Location

Pittsburgh, Penn.

Size

113,000 SF

Cost

$40 million

Completion

2023

Carnegie Mellon University Forbes Beeler Apartments

Forbes Beeler Apartments is a new dormitory at Carnegie Mellon University, scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. This highly anticipated four-story building spans an impressive 113,000 square feet, featuring 37 meticulously designed apartment units to accommodate 266 beds for upper-class students. One of the primary goals behind this dormitory’s development was to establish a comfortable residential environment for undergraduate students, while simultaneously enhancing the overall experience for the campus and the City of Pittsburgh.

The student residences are thoughtfully designed, organized into “pods” consisting of four and eight units, with a strategic setback from the street to ensure privacy. Noteworthy amenities offered within the building include a common lounge space on each floor, four dedicated study areas per floor, a well-equipped game room featuring a pool table and a ping pong table, a digital gaming room equipped with two large TVs for video game enthusiasts, a rejuvenation room, a spacious community area on the main floor, and an outdoor patio equipped with WIFI. In addition to residential living, the building also has an 8,000-square-foot market to support the grocery needs of the building occupants.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant throughout the design and construction phases of the project, collaborating closely with Goody Clancy to navigate the intricate code requirements associated with the dormitory.

Code Red Consultants was responsible for developing the comprehensive code compliance strategy for the project and reviewing the building plans at each stage of the design process. They actively engaged in ongoing discussions with the design team, offering insights and recommendations to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Additionally, Code Red Consultants developed the Life Safety Plans for the building, which play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of its occupants.

Code consulting services were extended throughout the construction administration phase of the project to offer valuable assistance regarding questions and design changes. Code Red Consultants remained actively involved, providing prompt guidance and solutions to the construction team. Their comprehensive understanding of the applicable codes allowed them to effectively navigate potential challenges and propose appropriate modifications when necessary.

Baystate Medical Center Heart and Vascular Fit-Out

Baystate Medical Center recently opened a new and expanded operating room unit within the Mass Mutual building on its main Springfield campus. The expanded unit includes 18 new operating rooms, 8 new interventional procedure rooms, new pre- and post-operative care units, as well as a new main lobby addition and waiting area that refreshes the hospital’s main entrance. Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant to Perkins + Will on the design side of the project, assisting P+W in navigating complex code requirements relating to the fit-out of the existing shell space and renovation of existing areas to both the Massachusetts State Building Code and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Code Red Consultants developed the overall code compliance approach for the project, conducted code reviews at each stage of design, participated in discussions with the design team regularly, and developed the Life Safety Plans for the hospital. After design, Code Red Consultants provided construction-related regulatory services directly to Baystate Health for generation of Interim Life Safety Measures and temporary Life Safety Plans to address potential non-compliant conditions due to construction work. Additionally, Code Red Consultants served as the Firestopping Special Inspector during construction, performing visual and destructive testing on through-penetrations, membrane penetration, joint, and perimeter fire barrier systems. Lastly, Code Red Consultants completed on-site inspections near the conclusion of construction to identify potential on-site deficiencies commonly cited by The Joint Commission and CMS. The new portions of the hospital opened in February 2023.

Location

Springfield, Mass.

Size

72,000 SF

Completion

2023

Photography Credit

Baystate Health

Baystate Medical Center Heart and Vascular Fit-Out

Baystate Medical Center recently opened a new and expanded operating room unit within the Mass Mutual building on its main Springfield campus. The expanded unit includes 18 new operating rooms, 8 new interventional procedure rooms, new pre- and post-operative care units, as well as a new main lobby addition and waiting area that refreshes the hospital’s main entrance. Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant to Perkins + Will on the design side of the project, assisting P+W in navigating complex code requirements relating to the fit-out of the existing shell space and renovation of existing areas to both the Massachusetts State Building Code and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Code Red Consultants developed the overall code compliance approach for the project, conducted code reviews at each stage of design, participated in discussions with the design team regularly, and developed the Life Safety Plans for the hospital. After design, Code Red Consultants provided construction-related regulatory services directly to Baystate Health for generation of Interim Life Safety Measures and temporary Life Safety Plans to address potential non-compliant conditions due to construction work. Additionally, Code Red Consultants served as the Firestopping Special Inspector during construction, performing visual and destructive testing on through-penetrations, membrane penetration, joint, and perimeter fire barrier systems. Lastly, Code Red Consultants completed on-site inspections near the conclusion of construction to identify potential on-site deficiencies commonly cited by The Joint Commission and CMS. The new portions of the hospital opened in February 2023.

McLaren Greater Lansing Replacement Hospital

McLaren Health Care recently opened its new 517,000 SF hospital in Lansing, MI. Designed by HED and interiors architect Gresham Smith and constructed through the joint venture of Barton Malow and Christman, the new 9-story hospital is a complete replacement hospital on the outskirts of Lansing. The hospital includes several floor levels of inpatient treatment (including pediatrics, behavioral health, correctional, labor/delivery), two floor levels dedicated to operating rooms and pre/post operative care units, a new emergency department, and medical imaging units. Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant on the design side of the project, assisting HED in navigating complex code requirements relating to the new construction hospital to both the Michigan Building Code and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Code Red Consultants developed the overall code compliance approach for the project, conducted code reviews at each stage of design, participated in discussions with the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services, and developed the Life Safety Plans for the hospital. Additionally, Code Red Consultants completed several on-site inspections during construction to identify potential on-site deficiencies commonly cited by The Joint Commission and CMS. The facility began serving inpatients in March 2022.

Location

Lansing, MI

Size

517,000 SF

Cost

$236 million

Completion

2022

Photography Credit

HED

McLaren Greater Lansing Replacement Hospital

McLaren Health Care recently opened its new 517,000 SF hospital in Lansing, MI. Designed by HED and interiors architect Gresham Smith and constructed through the joint venture of Barton Malow and Christman, the new 9-story hospital is a complete replacement hospital on the outskirts of Lansing. The hospital includes several floor levels of inpatient treatment (including pediatrics, behavioral health, correctional, labor/delivery), two floor levels dedicated to operating rooms and pre/post operative care units, a new emergency department, and medical imaging units. Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant on the design side of the project, assisting HED in navigating complex code requirements relating to the new construction hospital to both the Michigan Building Code and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Code Red Consultants developed the overall code compliance approach for the project, conducted code reviews at each stage of design, participated in discussions with the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services, and developed the Life Safety Plans for the hospital. Additionally, Code Red Consultants completed several on-site inspections during construction to identify potential on-site deficiencies commonly cited by The Joint Commission and CMS. The facility began serving inpatients in March 2022.

Maine Medical Center: Coulombe Family Tower Expansion

Maine Medical Center recently completed a two-story addition project to the Coulombe Family Tower on their main campus in Portland, ME. The project included the addition of 64 new single patient bedrooms dedicated to surgical and medical oncology care. The project also included the addition of two new helipads on the roof of the vertical addition. Code Red Consultants was retained directly by Maine Medical Center to serve as an independent third-party inspector during construction. CRC was responsible for performing firestopping special inspections, smoke control special inspections, fire door inspections, and field review of the overall life safety compliance of the construction of fire and smoke rated walls, means of egress, and other key life safety and fire protection features in accordance with the Maine Uniform Building Code, Rules of the Maine State Fire Marshal, and NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code as adopted by the Joint Commission and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Code Red Consultants worked closely with owner and design team, which consisted of Maine Medical Center, Colliers International, Perkins & Will, and Turner Construction to help ensure that the construction was compliant with the applicable codes and standards. In addition to their inspection role, Code Red Consultants also prepared master life safety drawings for Maine Medical Center.

Location

Portland, Maine

Size

58,000 SF

Completion

2020

Maine Medical Center: Coulombe Family Tower Expansion

Maine Medical Center recently completed a two-story addition project to the Coulombe Family Tower on their main campus in Portland, ME. The project included the addition of 64 new single patient bedrooms dedicated to surgical and medical oncology care. The project also included the addition of two new helipads on the roof of the vertical addition. Code Red Consultants was retained directly by Maine Medical Center to serve as an independent third-party inspector during construction. CRC was responsible for performing firestopping special inspections, smoke control special inspections, fire door inspections, and field review of the overall life safety compliance of the construction of fire and smoke rated walls, means of egress, and other key life safety and fire protection features in accordance with the Maine Uniform Building Code, Rules of the Maine State Fire Marshal, and NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code as adopted by the Joint Commission and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Code Red Consultants worked closely with owner and design team, which consisted of Maine Medical Center, Colliers International, Perkins & Will, and Turner Construction to help ensure that the construction was compliant with the applicable codes and standards. In addition to their inspection role, Code Red Consultants also prepared master life safety drawings for Maine Medical Center.

Longwood Medical Helipad

One of Boston’s world-renowned medical facilities recently completed a new helipad to jointly serve their own and other neighboring facilities in the Longwood Medical Area. Designed by NBBJ and constructed by Walsh Brothers, the new helipad sits 262 feet high on top of the Tower roof, more than 50 feet above the old helipad landing site. The new and improved helipad is larger and can accommodate heavier aircraft, including those used by the U.S. Coast Guard for medical emergencies from offshore sites. As part of the project, two of the existing elevators were extended two stories to reach the new helipad.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant, responsible for developing a detailed code report documenting compliance with the Massachusetts State Building Code and NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, associated with this unique project. This report was utilized as the basis for review and approvals by the Boston Inspectional Services Department and Boston Fire Department. During construction, Code Red Consultants was also responsible for developing an NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Plan to assist with Fire Department and emergency responder response and to help ensure that the property and hospital patients, staff, and visitors were safe at all times.

Location

Boston, Mass.

Completion

2018

Rendering Credit | Photography Credit

NBBJ / Walsh Brothers

Longwood Medical Helipad

One of Boston’s world-renowned medical facilities recently completed a new helipad to jointly serve their own and other neighboring facilities in the Longwood Medical Area. Designed by NBBJ and constructed by Walsh Brothers, the new helipad sits 262 feet high on top of the Tower roof, more than 50 feet above the old helipad landing site. The new and improved helipad is larger and can accommodate heavier aircraft, including those used by the U.S. Coast Guard for medical emergencies from offshore sites. As part of the project, two of the existing elevators were extended two stories to reach the new helipad.

Code Red Consultants served as the code consultant, responsible for developing a detailed code report documenting compliance with the Massachusetts State Building Code and NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, associated with this unique project. This report was utilized as the basis for review and approvals by the Boston Inspectional Services Department and Boston Fire Department. During construction, Code Red Consultants was also responsible for developing an NFPA 241 Construction Fire Safety Plan to assist with Fire Department and emergency responder response and to help ensure that the property and hospital patients, staff, and visitors were safe at all times.

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital recently opened a new 12-story, 650,000 SF replacement hospital in Stamford, Conn. Code Red Consultants was retained directly by Stamford Hospital to serve as an independent third party inspector during construction of the new facility. The firm was responsible for performing firestopping inspections and fire door inspections as well as inspections during construction of fire and smoke rated walls, means of egress, and other key life safety and fire protection features in accordance with the Connecticut State Building Code, Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, and NFPA 101, as the Life Safety Code by the Joint Commission and Department of Public Health. Code Red Consultants worked closely with Stamford Hospital, WHR Architects, and Skanska to help ensure that construction was compliant with applicable codes and standards. In addition to their inspection role, Code Red Consultants also prepared master life safety drawings and fire protection inventory drawings for fire dampers, fire doors, and sprinkler control valves for Stamford Hospital.

Location

Stamford, Conn.

Size

650,000 SF

Cost

$450 million

Completion

2017

Photography Credit

Esto (exterior), Stamford Hospital (interior)

Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital recently opened a new 12-story, 650,000 SF replacement hospital in Stamford, Conn. Code Red Consultants was retained directly by Stamford Hospital to serve as an independent third party inspector during construction of the new facility. The firm was responsible for performing firestopping inspections and fire door inspections as well as inspections during construction of fire and smoke rated walls, means of egress, and other key life safety and fire protection features in accordance with the Connecticut State Building Code, Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, and NFPA 101, as the Life Safety Code by the Joint Commission and Department of Public Health. Code Red Consultants worked closely with Stamford Hospital, WHR Architects, and Skanska to help ensure that construction was compliant with applicable codes and standards. In addition to their inspection role, Code Red Consultants also prepared master life safety drawings and fire protection inventory drawings for fire dampers, fire doors, and sprinkler control valves for Stamford Hospital.