Cardiovascular Center Expansion

As demand for specialized cardiovascular services continued to grow, the Lake Nona VA Medical Center expanded its clinical infrastructure to support advanced cardiac care operations for veterans throughout Central Florida. Above Group provided engineering services supporting the cardiovascular expansion, helping integrate new clinical environments into one of the VA’s fastest-growing healthcare campuses.

The project focused on creating reliable, patient-centered healthcare infrastructure supporting advanced cardiovascular care, diagnostic services, and associated clinical operations. Because the expansion occurred within an occupied medical campus, the engineering approach prioritized operational continuity, infrastructure resiliency, and integration with existing hospital systems.

Key Engineering Features

• Cardiovascular clinical infrastructure expansion
• HVAC, electrical, and plumbing system integration
• Emergency power and healthcare support systems
• Building automation and utility coordination
• Infrastructure supporting advanced clinical operations

Project Challenges

• Integrating expansion infrastructure into active hospital operations
• Coordinating phased construction activities
• Supporting specialized clinical system requirements
• Maintaining operational continuity during implementation

Results

• Expanded cardiovascular care capacity
• Modernized clinical infrastructure systems
• Improved operational reliability and resiliency
• Enhanced support for advanced cardiac care services