Healthcare
HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION
PUTTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FIRST
Better patient care starts with a better building experience. McCarthy delivers healthcare construction services for hospital systems, medical facilities and medical office developers nationwide. Our medical construction projects connect providers and patients in safe, functional environments. That's why hospital systems have trusted McCarthy as their healthcare design and construction partner for more than a century.
SERVING A HIGHER PURPOSE
We never forget who matters most: the patients, caregivers and families who rely on you. McCarthy works safely in occupied facilities, minimizing disruption to patient care and daily operations throughout construction. It takes an experienced healthcare construction company to succeed in active clinical environments. We bring creative solutions, nationwide resources and a dedicated team to every hospital construction project.
AMERICA’S HEALTHCARE BUILDER FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS
We've built more than 1,000 significant healthcare facilities and renovated thousands more of all sizes. Our work has earned top rankings from Modern Healthcare, Engineering News-Record and other leading industry publications. Our depth of experience and nationwide resources make us one of the most versatile healthcare construction companies.
More than two-thirds of our projects are under $25 million. We partner with healthcare providers and medical office developers as a flexible, effective resource from concept to completion.
TOP Healthcare Builder
Modern Healthcare
1,000+ Facilities
Built or Renovated
$25M or less
2/3 of Our Projects
A PAINLESS EQUIPMENT PROCESS
Our coordinated McCarthy EQUIP solution radically reduces delays and costs due to equipment alterations. It’s a process that improves outcomes and makes our healthcare construction services even more impactful.
RISK TRANSFER
Protecting you from changes by assuming procurement and coordination risk.
INTEGRATED TEAM
Collaboration between stakeholders ensures coordination and site readiness.
BUYING POWER
Leverage our strategic partnerships and negotiated pricing, terms and conditions.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
Maximizing your equipment value by continuously evaluating your needs.
COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCES
McCarthy supports healthcare construction project management across any delivery method. Our teams deliver design-build healthcare construction for projects where early collaboration drives better outcomes. We also bring construction management at risk delivery to healthcare projects, giving owners cost transparency and schedule control.
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES WE BUILD
McCarthy has completed hospital construction projects across a diverse range of facility types. Our teams bring deep healthcare facility construction experience and nationwide resources to every project.
Common healthcare project types:
- Academic medical centers
- Ambulatory care centers and surgery centers
- Cancer centers and specialty clinics
-Children's and pediatric hospitals
-Community and regional hospitals
-Medical office buildings
-Outpatient facilities and clinics
- Veterans Affairs medical facilities
Awards and Recognition
2026 #1 General Contractor
Modern Healthcare
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2025 Best in Business
Design & Construction
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2024 #1 General Contractor
Modern Healthcare
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