The award winning $414 million UPMC Vision + Rehabilitation Pavilion is a ten-story tower that redefines the Pittsburgh skyline. It positions the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as a leader in ophthalmology research and care.
This new pavilion offers outpatient services for patients with vision-related conditions. It features a cutting-edge 3-D simulation lab, where visually impaired individuals can safely navigate realistic environments—such as apartments, offices, and city streets. Inside, the Vision Institute includes exam rooms, a pharmacy, therapy spaces, and a Rehabilitation Services gym. Moreover, it houses 100,600 square feet of research space designed to foster collaboration and drive innovation in patient care and clinical trials.
Barton Malow, in JV partnership with Mascaro, provided construction management and self-performed concrete services, earning multiple design and construction awards for the project.
Accessible ER during bridge construction
A critical part of the project was building a bridge that connects the Vision Pavilion to Mercy Hospital. This bridge spans a busy city street and integrates directly above Pittsburgh’s most active Emergency Department.
Importantly, the ER remained fully accessible to ambulances and the public throughout construction—24/7, without interruption. The bridge now supports Operating Room traffic and general movement between buildings.
In addition, it functions as a utility bridge, carrying essential medical systems like CO2, med-air, med-vac, and O2. To complete the connection, our JV deployed two teams—one at each end—working in close coordination with hospital staff and construction crews.
Barton Malow has continued our successful partnership with Mascaro at the University of Pittsburgh Recreation and Wellness Center in the Pittsburgh area, and performed pre-construction services for WVU Medicine in West Virginia.
