Clinical Healthcare Engineering

Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic Renovation

The Togus VA Medical Center required expanded outpatient orthopedic services to better support veterans through improved access to specialty care within a modern clinical environment. Above Group provided multidisciplinary engineering services for the development and modernization of the orthopedic outpatient clinic, supporting updated patient care spaces and improved operational functionality within the active healthcare campus.

The project focused on creating efficient, patient-centered clinical environments while modernizing building systems supporting long-term operational reliability and maintainability. Because outpatient specialty clinics must balance patient comfort, staff workflow, and healthcare technology integration, the engineering approach prioritized resilient infrastructure and flexible clinical support systems aligned with VA healthcare standards.

Key Engineering Features

  • Outpatient orthopedic clinic infrastructure
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades
  • Healthcare lighting and power distribution
  • Clinical support and utility coordination
  • Modernized HVAC and building systems

Project Challenges

  • Renovating within an occupied healthcare campus
  • Coordinating phased clinical improvements
  • Integrating new systems into existing infrastructure
  • Maintaining operational continuity during construction

Results

  • Modernized outpatient orthopedic care environment
  • Improved patient and staff workflow
  • Enhanced building system reliability
  • Upgraded infrastructure supporting long-term operations

Client
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Location
Augusta, Maine (Togus) VA Medical Center

Size
4,520 SF