This new state-of-the-art MU health clinic was built to serve northeast Columbia residents with medical casework and nurse stations designed to the latest health care standards. The clinic has general medical doctor practitioners and nurse practitioners, in addition to numerous specialty practice areas. The clinic meets the highest health care standards in an energy-efficient manner with an HVAC energy recovery wheel and economizer operations, plus LED lighting.
Healthcare Projects
Healthcare Construction in Columbia and Jefferson City, Missouri
Prost Builders brings 75 years of experience to healthcare construction projects across Central Missouri. We understand the unique demands of medical facilities. Our team handles the complex systems, infection control requirements, and careful planning that healthcare projects require. From Jefferson City to Columbia and throughout the region, we’ve built facilities that serve patients and medical professionals.
Healthcare facilities we build:
- Medical offices and clinics
- Therapeutic care facilities
- Specialty care centers
- Hospital parking structures
- Student health centers
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Outpatient treatment spaces
Healthcare providers choose Prost Builders because we understand that medical facilities can’t afford delays or mistakes. Our in-house engineering team coordinates HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection systems with precision. We know how to maintain infection control during construction. And we work efficiently to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
We’ve completed major healthcare projects in both Columbia and Jefferson City. In Columbia, we built the parking structure for Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital and upgraded their warehouse facilities. In Jefferson City, we’re constructing the 10,000-square-foot SKIP therapeutic clinic for the Special Learning Center. This facility provides occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and early intervention services for children with special needs.
Our employee-owned company has registered professional engineers on staff. This gives us technical capabilities most contractors don’t have. We handle value engineering that saves money without compromising quality. And we use formal project partnering methods to keep healthcare projects on schedule.
Ready to discuss your healthcare construction project? Contact Prost Builders at (573) 635-0211 or schedule a consultation.
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Mu Health Clinic
Owner
MU Health Care
Build Type
Renovation
Specifications
- Located in Columbia, MO
- General Contracting
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ELLIS FISCHEL CANCER CENTER
Owner
University of Missouri-Hospitals and Clinics
Build Type
Tenant Build-Out of Vacant 4th and 5th Floors
Specifications
- Located in Columbia, MO
- 12,000 Square Feet
This project completed the build-out of the Ellis Fischel Patient Tower’s vacant 4th and 5th floors. Six new operating rooms and surgery suites, plus support facilities were built on the 4th floor to provide more surgical care to the patients. On the 5th floor, 24 new patient recovery rooms were built for patients leaving the operating rooms after surgery. Prost Builders was proud to build out the floors for Ellis Fischel, which is the first cancer center west of the Mississippi River and is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care by diagnosing and treating all types of cancer.
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HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS’ HOSPITAL
Owner
The Federal Government
Build Type
General Contracting
Specifications
- Located in Columbia, MO
- 40,000 Square Feet
Pro/Prost Joint Venture, a Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprise, the Prost/Prost crews completely renovated and remodeled the kitchen, and the morgue received a new cooler and all new patient lifts for the VA Hospital in Columbia. The Pandemic Warehouse also was a new addition to the hospital and was built for the hospital’s storage needs. The unique challenge to this important project was building a weather-tight enclosure around the entire warehouse. The Pro/Prost crews removed and raised the roof to accommodate a new mezzanine for expanded storage space inside the original warehouse footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions about Healthcare Projects
What types of healthcare facilities does Prost Builders construct in Columbia and Jefferson City?
We build medical offices, therapeutic clinics, specialty care centers, and hospital support facilities throughout Central Missouri. Recent healthcare projects include the SKIP therapeutic clinic in Jefferson City and the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital parking structure in Columbia. We handle both new construction and renovation work for healthcare providers.
How do Columbia contractors ensure infection control during healthcare construction?
Prost Builders follows strict protocols to maintain infection control standards. We coordinate with your facility’s infection control officer. Our team creates barriers to separate construction areas from patient care spaces. We control dust and maintain proper air pressure. And we schedule work to minimize disruption to your operations.
What makes healthcare construction different from other commercial projects?
Healthcare facilities require precise coordination of complex systems. HVAC systems must maintain proper air quality and pressure. Plumbing needs medical gas lines and specialized drainage. Electrical systems require emergency backup power. Fire protection must meet strict healthcare codes. Our in-house engineers understand these requirements for Central Missouri medical facilities.
How long does a typical medical office construction project take in Jefferson City or Columbia?
Project timelines vary based on size and complexity. A small medical office renovation might take 3-4 months. A new clinic building typically requires 8-12 months from groundbreaking to occupancy. Our design-build approach often finishes healthcare projects 20-30% faster than traditional construction methods. We’ll provide a detailed schedule during our initial consultation.
Do you work on occupied healthcare facilities?
Yes. We have extensive experience with phased construction in occupied buildings. We’ve completed multiple school renovations while classes continued. Healthcare facility work requires similar careful planning. We schedule noisy or disruptive work during off-hours. Our team maintains clear communication with your staff. And we adapt our schedule to protect patient care operations.
What certifications does Prost Builders have for medical construction in Missouri?
We’re a Missouri-licensed general contractor with 75 years of experience. Our company includes registered professional engineers on staff. We’re employee-owned, which means every team member has a personal stake in project quality. We use AGC partnering methodologies and Procore project management software. Our team understands Central Missouri building codes and healthcare regulations.
How much does healthcare construction cost in Columbia or Jefferson City?
Project costs depend on building size, complexity, and finishes. A basic medical office renovation might cost $150-250 per square foot. New construction with specialized systems runs $250-400 per square foot. These are general ranges. We provide detailed cost estimates during preconstruction planning. Our value engineering approach often identifies savings that reduce final costs. Visit our projects page to see examples of completed work throughout Central Missouri.
We’d love to discuss YOUR healthcare construction project! Please contact us.