For the past 10 years, Barton Malow has teamed with BayCare to help build its vision and expand healthcare services to the surrounding communities. Our most recent project is the South Florida Baptist Replacement Hospital and Medical Office Building in Plant City, Florida. Spanning an impressive 509,940 SF, the hospital features two six-story towers designed to enhance patient comfort and care. With 146 private rooms and provisions for an additional 30 rooms for future expansion, the hospital is well-equipped to meet the growing needs of the community.
One of the standout features of the South Florida Baptist Replacement Hospital is its comprehensive range of medical services. The facility includes general surgery, orthopedic surgery, urology, imaging, cardiac catheterization, emergency care, and labor and delivery. The 85,520 SF medical arts building, houses administration, physician offices, and a variety of outpatient services, including imaging, wound care, infusion, and rehabilitation. This integration of services allows patients to consolidate their healthcare needs in one convenient location, significantly improving the overall patient experience.
Safety + Quality
Safety was the top priority on this project, reflected in over 1.8 million manhours with exceptional results: a recordable incident rate of 0.44 (5.5x better than the national average), a lost-time rate of 0.11 (14.6x better), and a DART rate of 0.11 (10x better). Barton Malow also partnered with third-party firms for thorough commissioning of MEP systems, building envelope, fire safety components, and more—ensuring full compliance with design, code, and performance standards. Approximately four months after occupancy, the facility underwent its first Joint Commission Survey, a comprehensive third-party inspection focused on safety, quality, and compliance. The project was completed with no construction-related warranty or deficiency items cited during the survey.
Women in Construction at SFBH
The South Florida Baptist Health project is lucky to have had several hardworking, dedicated women on the team. These women make up only 10% of the women construction workers in the nation. In addition to Barton Malow’s team, South Florida Baptist Hospital leadership including Karen Kerr and Beth Tancredo have been instrumental to the project’s success. Barton Malow would like to acknowledge these women in the industry as well as in the local community. Inclusivity and Diversity in the workforce has become a growing goal, and we would like to highlight the women that have contributed to the SFBRH build.
