Design & Construction
An SDVOSB construction firm committed to providing services for improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Blue Cord Design & Construction is founded upon military principles centered in strong ethics, dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence for our clients. Each project is managed and completed through a comprehensive approach, leveraging an organized and systematic process to ensure our clients receive optimal benefits in our design-build and construction management services.
Since 2010, our design and construction team has completed over 400 projects with over $250 million in contracts in new construction, additions, renovations, interior improvements, and vertical building expansions. While our experience spans all industries, we have developed a reputation for specialization within the healthcare industry as we are well-versed in the requisite specifications and requirements in all medical design-build projects.
It is a privilege to serve our community and we are fully committed to setting the bar as a model of exemplary service, value, safety, and performance in support of the relationships we forge with our clients each year.
Delivery Methods
- General Construction
- Design-Build
- Construction Management
- Project Management
Markets
Healthcare
Government
Education
Transportation
Municipal / Public
Construction Service Clients
- NASA
- Orange County Convention Center
- Orange County Government
- Orlando VA Medical Center
- Lake Nona VA Medical Center
- James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
- West Palm Beach VA Medical Center
- Viera VA Outpatient Clinic
- CW “Bill” Young VA Medical Center
- Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
- Miami VA Medical Center
- Barry University
- University of Central Florida
- Orange County Public Schools
- Lake City VA Medical Center
- Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Projects
Blue Cord has contributed to some of the most prominent and vital healthcare facilities in the nation that directly support our military Veterans and their families. We thoroughly understand the trust that the Department of Veterans Affairs instills in the individuals they choose to work with and we are honored to be the first SDVOSB to successfully deliver a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Lake Nona Research Building, Orlando, FL
Renovate Pharmacy to Meet USP800 Standards, Tampa, FL
Blue Cord was responsible for the 1,500 SF renovation of the main pharmacy on the James A. Haley VA campus to meet USP800 standards. Our team’s careful attention to infection control, which we consider on every project performed in a healthcare setting, worked hand in hand with the end goal of creating a safe, sterile work environment for hospital staff in compliance with USP800, a standard which serves to minimize the risk of exposure of hazardous materials to healthcare personnel, patients, and the environment. This approach started prior to construction when mapping and setting up barriers to isolate patients and staff from dust, debris, and construction hazards, and it continued through the planning of project turnover when coordinating a three-phase triple sterilization cleaning to ensure zero microorganisms were present within the compounding rooms. Due to effectiveness of the design and meeting the workflow of the pharmacy, the VA is considering using this project as the basis of design for all future VISN 8 pharmacies, which would require meeting USP 797/800 standards.
Renovate Inpatient Wards 6W-7W-8W Shreveport, LA
As Prime Contractor, Blue Cord renovated three floors (encompassing 26,617 SF of inpatient space) at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Our team was responsible for upgrading interior finishes, lighting, communication wiring and plumbing fixtures for the 6-West, 7-West and 8-West inpatient wards in a three-phase sequence with little to no interruption to patients and staff. Our team utilized a buck hoist to transport materials, reduce disruptions and to maintain the highest level of infection control. Seventy-seven state-of-the-art, American-made, patient headwalls were installed with retro-fit medical gas outlets, nurse call, lighting, USB outlets and critical electrical outlets to better serve the Veterans and staff. Areas of renovation included patient rooms, restrooms, corridors, and staff break rooms, which received new flooring, wall protection, ceiling grid and tile, curtain track and panels, window blinds, millwork and paint. Additionally, the nurse stations and support rooms were demolished and rebuilt with a revised layout to increase provider efficiency and patient visibility.
Replace MRI Equipment, Lake City, FL
This design-build project required Blue Cord to renovate the existing MRI suite and deliver a new 3T MRI unit to the Lake City VA Medical Center. The existing 1.5T MRI unit was over 10 years old and no longer able to accommodate the increased flow of traffic and growing patient needs. The new MRI unit is better equipped to perform several different types of scans that are executed faster and with more accuracy. Blue Cord developed the project design, drawings, specifications, and design analysis. Despite many challenges, including unlevel flooring, delayed delivery dates, budget changes, and rerouting the power source, the project was still completed on-time and under budget. The renovated imaging room and MRI unit included numerous updates with the latest MRI technology, including audio and visual elements, faster scan times, and top-notch imaging to create a comforting environment for patients undergoing diagnostic tests.
Renovate Ward 1B Murfreesboro, TN
Having recently completed the construction to Renovate Ward 1B at the Alvin C. York VAMC, this 21,000-SF project fully transformed the existing patient bed wing into modern individual patient rooms. Given the challenges of working in an active hospital, our team was diligent in minimizing disruptions to patients, staff, and daily hospital operations, installing an external buckhoist and trash chute to transport materials and waste to prevent interference with the hospital’s interior spaces. Additionally, the renovation included the replacement of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems throughout the third floor, requiring careful coordination with hospital staff. The project involved demolition, new partition walls, and new finishes for the additional construction of nurse stations, work zones and bathrooms. By coordinating closely with hospital staff and maintaining a rigorous schedule, Blue Cord efficiently completed the work, resulting in a successful project that will support the VA’s mission to provide outstanding care.