A Relationship Behind the Manheim Township Medical Office Renovation
The Manheim Township Medical Office Renovation is another opportunity for Warfel to work with a familiar client. Luz Medicine was familiar with Warfel’s work at the Trout CPA Oregon Pike office in 2023 and reached out directly to the Construction Services team for their renovation. Located in Manheim Township Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the 3,882 square foot project came together in just three months.
Shaping the Manheim Township Medical Office Renovation
The project used a partial design build approach, with Warfel managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design development. Previously an optometrist office, the space already had a layout suited to a medical practice. However, Luz Medicine had additional requests to make the space better fit their needs. As a result, the renovation focused on reshaping the existing space while keeping the ceilings in place. This kept the work centered on the client’s requested changes within the existing office.
The scope included almost total demolition, except for the ceilings, along with selective wall changes and new doors. Some walls were rearranged to create several smaller rooms and a new classroom space. In addition, the renovation included new flooring, light fixtures, and paint throughout the space. These changes brought the office space closer to the layout Luz Medicine needed for its completed medical office, and addressed the specific spaces requested by Luz Medicine.
Creating Space for Patient Care
The layout includes a classroom, six exam rooms, two pediatric exam rooms, three office spaces, bathrooms, a kitchenette, and the lobby. Together, these spaces reflect the client’s requested layout and the different functions planned within the office. Meanwhile, the work remained focused on completing the renovation within the three-month schedule. The team maintained that focus without losing sight of the requested layout and project scope.
Completing the Manheim Township Medical Office Renovation
Warfel completed the project on time, keeping owner furniture delivery and move in on track for Luz Medicine’s first patient date of August 1. Luz Medicine had previously seen Warfel’s work at the Trout CPA Oregon Pike office in 2023 and later reached out directly to the Construction Services team. It was a welcome opportunity for Warfel to work with a new client and help prepare their space to be suited to their needs and for the patients they serve.
A Welcoming Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Lobby
The Janet Weis Children’s Hospital lobby renovation refreshed 17,243 square feet across five floors in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger’s facility remained occupied throughout the 11 month project, continuing to care for young patients and their families. Because that care continued each day, every phase needed to respect the hospital’s active environment. Updated finishes and decorative tree branches brought warmth to spaces used by patients and families each day.
Improvements Across Five Floors
Across all five floors, the scope included ceiling replacements, new framing, bulkheads, and new flooring throughout. These improvements required careful sequencing because construction moved through an active healthcare setting. Meanwhile, Warfel coordinated each phase with Geisinger to protect safe access and maintain daily operations. The work balanced each planned improvement with safe access for patients, families, and daily hospital operations.
Phasing the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Renovation
A strategic phasing plan guided the work throughout the 11 month schedule and helped minimize disruption. Warfel completed construction overnight, while patient traffic followed rerouted paths during the day. This approach kept progress moving without interrupting the hospital’s regular operations throughout each construction phase. In addition, ongoing communication with Geisinger aligned construction activities, access needs, and daily schedules across all five floors. Each phase responded to the building’s active use while keeping the project on schedule. Together, overnight work and daytime rerouting maintained a safe, accessible environment throughout construction.
Rebuilding the Lower Level 2 Gift Shop
A key milestone focused on the Lower Level 2 lobby and the existing gift shop. The area underwent complete architectural demolition before Warfel rebuilt and reframed the gift shop. New framing and bulkheads reshaped the space as part of the broader lobby improvements. In addition, ceiling, flooring, and finish updates continued through the surrounding area and across all five floors. Careful planning kept this detailed work connected to the larger phasing plan.
Completing Work in an Active Hospital
Throughout the 11 month Warfel worked closely with Geisinger to balance construction with the hospital’s daily responsibilities. That partnership kept the project on time while Geisinger continued serving patients each day. The completed renovation brought refreshed finishes, new architectural elements, and welcoming details across five floors. Most importantly, the work created a calmer setting for young patients and their families. The work reflected the care needed in a hospital serving children and families each day.
A Historic Property Finds New Purpose
The Lancaster west end community health center redevelopment rejuvenated a property that has been within the community for more than a century. Built in the 1800s, the former Fred F. Groff funeral home remained mostly vacant after closing around 2015. Union Community Care partnered with Warfel to give the historic building a new purpose within the Lancaster community as a 26,000 square foot medical office building. The facility includes 48 exam rooms for primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services. Together, these spaces help Union Community Care continue serving patients across Lancaster City and County.
Planning the Lancaster West End Redevelopment
Because of the building’s age and condition, the work required extensive structural reinforcement, masonry restoration, and a full interior transformation. An overbuild addition expanded the second floor while design decisions respected the property’s historic character and future healthcare use. Through design build delivery, Warfel worked closely with Union Community Care throughout design and preconstruction. This process aligned design intent, scope, programming needs, and budget while incorporating grant funding sources into planning. As a result, the renovation remained focused on the client’s program while addressing the building’s existing conditions.
Regulatory Coordination at Lancaster West End
Meeting current code and permitting requirements added another layer of coordination throughout the work. Because the original building lacked a sprinkler system, the design required thoughtful solutions for modern safety and code standards. Warfel coordinated reviews with the Lancaster City Historical Society, local municipal authorities, and PennDOT. This process also included approval of a Highway Occupancy Permit. Each requirement connected design decisions with permitting and construction activities. Together, these reviews shaped the project sequence throughout the 17 month schedule
Building a Continued Relationship
Despite the challenges of transforming a historic building for a new purpose, construction continued steadily through each phase of the work. Coordination between design requirements, regulatory reviews, and field conditions remained important throughout the process. Warfel also kept Union Community Care’s program, budget, and long term goals at the center of each decision. The completed facility now brings several healthcare services together within a renewed historic property. That working relationship built trust and led to additional opportunities with Union Community Care across Lancaster County.
Suburban Pavilion Lab Improvements in an Active Suite
Inside Lancaster General Hospital’s (LGH) Suburban Pavilion, the Suburban Pavilion Lab Improvements renovated a licensed lab suite that needed to stay operational. The 5,600-square-foot space serves about 150 patients each day, so construction had to fit around ongoing care. Over seven months, Warfel phased the non-structural interior renovation so the lab could remain occupied. That meant coordinating closely with hospital staff, protecting patient access, and keeping comfort in mind while work moved forward.
Licensed Medical Lab Renovation
The scope brought practical updates to the lab without changing the building structure. A new floor plan layout improved suite function, while the upgraded reception area refreshed a key patient-facing space. The project also included HVAC replacement and all-new finishes throughout the renovated area. Because the work happened inside a licensed medical suite, each improvement needed to fit around ongoing care. Daily staff responsibilities also had to remain part of the construction plan.
Suburban Pavilion Lab Improvements Coordination
Communication stayed close to the people managing daily lab operations. Warfel worked with the office manager on daily updates, while weekly MEP coordination with the facility manager kept building systems and construction activity aligned. That steady communication helped the team respond to design conflicts where new materials met existing structures. It also helped keep client-requested custom upgrades moving during construction
Phasing Around Patients and Staff
To reduce disruption, the project used both night and day shifts around office hours. This approach helped limit noise while still allowing construction to move forward. A semi-permanent barrier also created dust control between work areas and occupied spaces. Together, those measures helped maintain a more patient-focused environment while renovation work continued nearby. For occupied healthcare renovation needs, phasing, dust control, and noise planning all played an important role.
A Refreshed Lab Within Suburban Pavilion
The completed Suburban Pavilion Lab Improvements refreshed a lab suite for Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health. The work stayed inside an active medical pavilion where daily care continued. Warfel’s Construction Services helped carry the work through phasing, HVAC replacement, and MEP coordination. The scope also included dust control, design conflicts, and custom upgrades requested during construction. More importantly, the project kept patient access and hospital coordination at the center of the renovation. The finished suite reflects practical healthcare construction shaped around staff, patients, and daily medical lab use.
Overview of Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
The Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital project brought a new 74,000 square foot behavioral health facility to Lancaster, Pennsylvania through a joint venture between Penn Medicine and Universal Health Services. The hospital includes 128 patient beds organized across two 16-bed units and four 24-bed units. In addition, the facility incorporates a children’s unit alongside a med-psych unit intended for patients with more intensive medical concerns. Behavioral health services within the hospital also include inpatient care for older adults. The facility additionally incorporates outpatient and day-treatment programs for patients with substance abuse disorders.
Planning and Coordination for Behavioral Health Services
The hospital adopted a Lean/IPD delivery approach throughout planning and construction of the facility. Warfel collaborated closely with the broader project team while drawing from the experience and knowledge of multiple partners throughout the process. This collaborative approach helped identify practical and cost-effective construction solutions during development of the hospital. In addition, preconstruction coordination meetings established detailed game plans with trade partners, helping crews operate more efficiently while reducing duplicated efforts across the jobsite.
Virtual Design and Construction Integration
Virtual Design and Construction efforts remained heavily integrated throughout development of Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital. Clash detection studies, constructability reviews, and virtual illustrations helped teams identify coordination issues before they affected field progress. At the same time, 3D models were used directly on the jobsite. These models gave field crews a clearer understanding of building systems and sequencing activities, helping teams respond more quickly as construction activities progressed.
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital Delivery
As a fast-tracked healthcare project, Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital relied on Pull-Planning to help maintain schedule performance throughout construction. Trade contractors communicated directly with one another throughout construction. Crews also remained aware of how individual scopes affected surrounding work. This planning approach helped crews maintain a smoother workflow across the project while responding quickly to changing construction conditions. Warfel’s coordination efforts and Pull-Planning approach helped crews stay aligned throughout the fast-tracked hospital construction schedule.
Meeting Growing Community Needs
The Ranson Primary Care & Lab medical office building brings together primary care and diagnostic services within a coordinated setting in Ranson, West Virginia. Developed on a greenfield site, the facility aligns with Valley Health’s focus on delivering accessible, patient-centered care while supporting efficient daily operations. Because of this, the space is organized to support both clinical workflows and a clear, comfortable experience for patients and staff. The layout also supports intuitive movement throughout the building, helping reduce confusion and improve overall efficiency.
Medical Office Building Design and Services
This medical office building includes 16 exam rooms and three treatment rooms to support primary care services. It also features an X-ray suite and a clean room, which allow for expanded diagnostic and treatment capabilities. As a result, patients can access both primary care and outpatient laboratory services in one location. The facility also includes a community room, staff offices, and a break room with lockers, which support both patient engagement and staff operations. Administrative spaces are integrated throughout to maintain efficient workflows and support daily coordination across teams.
Coordinated Medical Office Building Delivery
Warfel partnered with Valley Health to deliver this facility alongside a related project in Winchester, Virginia. Because both locations were developed in tandem, coordination remained a central part of the process. Careful planning helped maintain alignment between teams while supporting consistent outcomes across both sites. As a result, the project progressed with a clear focus on communication and efficient delivery. This approach also helped streamline decision-making and maintain consistency across both project locations.
Supporting Long-Term Community Needs
The completed medical office building strengthens access to healthcare services within the surrounding community. Its layout supports a range of services within a single, easy-to-navigate environment. Because of this, patients benefit from a more streamlined care experience when receiving treatment. The inclusion of shell space allows for future expansion, supporting Valley Health’s long-term goals as community needs evolve. This flexibility ensures the facility can adapt over time while continuing to support both providers and patients.
Meeting Growing Community Needs
The Greenwood Primary Care medical building was developed on a greenfield site outside Winchester, Virginia, to support expanding healthcare needs. The facility reflects Valley Health’s commitment to accessible, patient-centered care while providing a modern environment that supports both clinical services and daily operations. As a result, the building maintains a welcoming atmosphere for patients and staff and supports a clear, organized experience from arrival through care.
Primary Care Medical Building Design and Function
This facility includes 18 exam rooms and two treatment rooms to support primary care services. It also integrates outpatient laboratory space, allowing patients to access multiple services in one location. As a result, care delivery becomes more efficient and coordinated for both providers and patients. Additional spaces include a community room, staff offices, and a break room with lockers, which support both patient engagement and staff needs. Administrative areas are also incorporated, ensuring smooth daily operations across the building.
Coordination and Project Delivery
Warfel partnered with Valley Health to deliver this facility, along with a related project in Ranson, West Virginia. Because both locations were developed in tandem, coordination remained a key part of the process. Careful planning helped maintain alignment between teams while supporting consistent outcomes across both sites. As a result, the project moved forward with a clear focus on efficiency and communication. This approach helped support consistency in both delivery and overall project expectations.
Primary Care Medical Building for Community Access
The completed primary care medical building strengthens healthcare access for the surrounding community. Its layout supports a range of services within a single, easy-to-navigate environment. As a result, patients benefit from a more streamlined experience when receiving care. The facility also reflects a thoughtful approach to growth, aligning with Valley Health’s long-term goals for the region. It supports both immediate care needs and future service expansion within the community.
Knowledge Park Renovation at York College
The Knowledge Park renovation reflects a thoughtful transformation on the campus of York College of Pennsylvania. The former Papermill building now serves as a hub for tenants and the surrounding community. Instead of replacing the structure, the project focused on careful adaptation. This approach allowed the building’s purpose to evolve naturally. At the same time, the existing character was respected. Through the Knowledge Park renovation, the space now supports collaboration and creativity. As a result, the building offers offices for rent and shared spaces. These areas encourage connection and daily use. Overall, the project aligns with the college’s long-term campus vision.
Studio Fit-Out Supporting Creative Work
As part of the Knowledge Park renovation, one tenant space was fitted out for WellSpan. The space was designed as a professional studio environment. To support production needs, the first floor emphasizes flexibility. For example, a full cyclorama wall supports clean visual backgrounds. In addition, a pipe grid system supports lighting and audio equipment. This system also allows future adjustments. A large garage door improves access for equipment and props. Meanwhile, soundproof walls and doors help control noise. Together, these features support creative work efficiently. The studio remains flexible without feeling overly complex.
Office Spaces Designed for Daily Use
Above the studio, the second floor was converted into office space. This level supports daily operations and collaboration. The floor includes editing rooms and private offices. Shared workstations support team-based work. In addition, an engineering room includes a dedicated audio area. Conference rooms provide space for meetings and discussions. A break area supports comfort throughout the workday. By balancing shared and focused spaces, the layout supports varied work styles. At the same time, the design allows future adjustments.
Addressing Existing Conditions Thoughtfully
Existing conditions presented challenges during construction. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems required careful coordination. Because of this, the team relied on internal virtual design support. MEP systems were modeled before installation began. This step helped identify conflicts early. As a result, installation progressed with greater clarity. Disruptions were reduced throughout construction. Steady progress supported overall quality and schedule goals.
Supporting the Schedule Through Self-Performed Work
Self-performed work supported progress throughout the Knowledge Park renovation. Several scopes were completed in-house. These included painting, doors, and hardware. As a result of this approach, coordination improved across trades. Schedule efficiency remained a priority. Overall, the project reflects collaboration and practical problem-solving. The completed space supports creative production and professional work. It also strengthens community use. The Knowledge Park renovation stands as a measured example of adaptive reuse.
Southwood Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Expansion
This three-story addition to the existing Southwood Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital for Acadia Healthcare adds 66,371 square feet of space. It also provides 108 new inpatient beds. This significantly expands the facility’s capacity to serve children and adolescents facing behavioral health challenges. In addition to residential and inpatient treatment services, the new space includes a wide variety of recreational amenities. These amenities are designed to support both physical and mental well-being. Most notably, the addition includes a full track and basketball court, creating an environment that promotes movement, engagement, and healing.
Navigating Southwood Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital Site Challenges
Located in Pittsburgh, PA, this project presented its fair share of site-specific challenges. During early site preparation and grading, our team discovered an unexpected utility conflict. The hospital’s primary power line ran from Boyce Plaza Road into the existing facility. It was located directly beneath the proposed building pad for the new addition. This unexpected obstacle threatened to delay the schedule by approximately six weeks. Relocation of the power line was a prerequisite for continuing with foundation work.
Instead of accepting this delay as inevitable, Warfel’s team proactively evaluated the construction schedule and identified a solution. By re-sequencing the work, the team created an access road behind the future building. This allowed us to pour the slab-on-grade and slab-on-deck on the rear half of the building. At the same time, steel erection progressed on the front half. This strategic adjustment allowed construction to move forward despite the utility conflict. It also mitigated the delay and kept the project aligned with the overall timeline.
Leveraging Prior Experience for Long-Term Success
Drawing on our previous experience with Acadia Healthcare projects, our team brought deep knowledge of the owner’s standards. This was particularly important in building envelope performance. Early in the project, we led a collaborative review of window flashing details. This review included the design team and building envelope consultant. This proactive approach ensures a durable, high-performing building. It also reinforces our shared commitment to long-term value.
Building for a Better Future
Partnering with Acadia Healthcare on this important facility underscores our dedication to advancing access to behavioral health services. These services make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.
