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Manheim Township Medical Office Renovation

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.

Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Lobby Renovation

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.

Lancaster West End Community Health Center Redevelopment

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.

Cathedral Village Corridor Renovations & Facade Upgrades

Cathedral Village Corridor Renovations and Facade Work

Warfel Construction completed the Cathedral Village Corridor Renovations & Facade Upgrades project for Presbyterian Senior Living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 38,975 square foot project refreshed facades and renovated existing corridors across multiple occupied campus buildings. Because residents remained on campus, the work required phasing, containment, and daily coordination. Presbyterian Senior Living needed continuous operations throughout the 14 month phased schedule.

The project moved through five main phases across buildings R1, B, C, L, and K. Instead of spreading work across several buildings at once, Warfel followed a planned sequence through the campus. This approach kept construction activity within defined zones that the project team could manage carefully. As each building phase advanced, the work stayed connected to the logistics plan established before construction began.

Moving Through the Campus in Sequence

Occupied senior living renovations require steady awareness of the setting. In this case, construction activity took place in spaces residents used as part of daily life. Therefore, the phasing plan helped contain work while residents continued living on campus. The sequence also gave Presbyterian Senior Living a clearer path for maintaining access and operations during each phase.

Warfel’s plan moved from one building to the next in a controlled order. Meanwhile, containment helped separate construction zones from the rest of the occupied campus. That process helped reduce unnecessary disruption while corridor and facade work progressed. Just as importantly, the approach reflected that the project site was also home for residents.

Managing the Cathedral Village Corridor Sequence

Before preconstruction, Warfel developed a construction logistics plan for how work would take place on site. During construction, the work followed that plan closely. Each phase had to account for resident movement, campus operations, and defined work areas. As a result, the process stayed focused on managing activity rather than widening disruption across the campus.

The logistics plan also guided work around shared corridors and building access. While the summary scope was straightforward, the occupied setting made coordination especially important. Each phase needed to move forward without losing sight of the daily routines around it.

Respecting Residents Through Phased Work

The completed work upgraded interior walkways and refreshed facades across Cathedral Village. The Cathedral Village Corridor work reflects a practical renovation process shaped by sequencing and resident awareness. For Presbyterian Senior Living, the project maintained active campus operations while Warfel worked through each building phase.

Research & Development Expansion

Research & Development Expansion for CaptiveAire

CaptiveAire Systems partnered with Warfel for the Research & Development Expansion in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania. The 36,324 square foot project expanded the client’s existing warehouse facility for growing research and development operations. The addition created a larger space for innovation and training development while tying new work into an occupied facility. The project included two training rooms and modern office space in part of the original warehouse. Because staff continued daily operations during construction, phasing had to account for active work areas and gradual office transitions.

Planning Around Active Operations

Rather than treating the work as a single construction area, the project moved through multiple phases. This approach gave CaptiveAire room to maintain daily operations while staff transitioned into new office areas over time. Utility tie-ins and electrical work required extra coordination, so Warfel scheduled those activities during evenings and weekends. As a result, key building connections could move forward with less disruption to regular working hours. Meanwhile, the phased sequence kept each office transition connected to the larger construction plan.

Coordinating the Research & Development Expansion

Several building upgrades required coordination with existing warehouse conditions. A new sprinkler system was installed throughout the facility, requiring work around existing ductwork and ongoing staff operations. Owner-provided ductwork also became part of the project, requiring flexibility during installation. As installation progressed, communication helped align ductwork, sprinkler work, and renovated office areas within the evolving facility. Therefore, the building systems work remained closely tied to both existing conditions and the new layout.

One of the more technical parts involved raising the floor in the former warehouse area. Warfel collaborated with various trade partners to create a level surface suitable for offices. This work addressed the existing floor condition while meeting the renovated space’s structural and functional needs. Because the warehouse area was changing into modern office space, floor leveling became part of the overall conversion. It also connected the renovation scope to the practical needs of the new office use.

Completing the Research & Development Expansion

The completed Research & Development Expansion brought together expansion, training rooms, office renovations, sprinkler work, ductwork coordination, and floor leveling. Across the 11 month schedule, Warfel worked around active operations while coordinating new work with existing conditions. The project reflects a steady, practical process shaped by phasing, communication, and respect for CaptiveAire’s operations.

Parish Hall Multipurpose Addition

Parish Hall Multipurpose Addition at Saint Leo

Saint Leo the Great Catholic School partnered with Warfel for the Parish Hall Multipurpose Addition in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 7,562 square foot addition created one multipurpose space for school and church use. Inside, the scope included an elevated stage, event seating for 800, and a kitchen equipped for large church banquets. The same space also serves as the school cafeteria and gymnasium, with retractable bleacher seating for 200. Because the work took place during COVID-19, Warfel worked with Saint Leo through an extensive value management process. This process helped align the project with budget needs during a period of uncertainty. At the same time, the addition had to fit within an active campus operating seven days a week.

Coordinating School and Church Activity

Campus activity shaped the logistics plan from the start. Saint Leo’s church, K-8 school, and preschool schedules all had to remain part of daily coordination. Therefore, traffic flow for Sunday services, school buses, parent pick-up, and other campus movement required close attention. The project used signage, newsletters, barriers, and website updates to communicate changing conditions with parents and campus users. Because the campus remained active, each logistics adjustment considered safety, access, and the next scheduled site use.

Managing Pipeline, Grading, and Stormwater Work

One of the main project challenges involved a Sunoco Pipeline running directly through the project site. While excavation moved forward for foundations and utilities over the pipeline, construction activities required close coordination with Sunoco. The site also required imported soil to bring the area up to grade. Meanwhile, re-grading activities had to maintain existing set points, including a transformer, parking lot tie-ins, and building window wells.

Stormwater management became another important part of the work because of the new impervious area. The project included several catch basins and underground piping to direct runoff into stormwater swales. As a result, sitework accounted for grading, existing conditions, pipeline coordination, and stormwater routing in one construction area.

Completing the Parish Hall Multipurpose Addition

The completed addition brought school, church, cafeteria, gymnasium, event, and banquet functions into one shared campus space. For Saint Leo, the work reflects practical coordination across budget, campus activity, site logistics, and communication through completion. It also kept the work connected to both building needs and daily campus routines throughout the schedule.

K-8 Expansion and Renovations

K-8 Expansion and Renovations at Saint Leo

Saint Leo the Great Catholic School partnered with Warfel for the K-8 Expansion and Renovations project in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 40,000 square foot project included a 12,000 square foot addition and renovations throughout the existing school. Because Saint Leo had accepted students based on the expansion plans, the project had an accelerated six-month schedule. With students returning in the fall, the project team organized the work into three phases to keep progress focused and coordinated. Each phase had to account for school activity, summer access, and asbestos abatement timing.

Starting with the Addition and Porte Cochere

Phase 1 focused on the rear of the existing building, where Warfel completed a two story, 12,000 square foot addition. This portion of the project added eight classrooms and a new elevator, providing greater accessibility to all levels of the school. Since renovation work had to wait until summer break because of asbestos abatement, the addition and porte cochere moved forward during the final months of school.

This early phase gave the project a clear starting point before interior renovation areas became available. It also allowed work to continue while the school year was still underway, keeping the accelerated six-month schedule in motion before the larger summer renovation effort began.

Coordinating Classrooms, Commons, and Facade Work

Phase 2 focused on sub-level renovations that added four classrooms and a middle school commons area. Then, Phase 3 addressed more than 28,000 square feet throughout the existing one story building. This portion included nine classrooms, the lobby, corridors, offices, and the gym. In addition, the project included upgrades to the mechanical, electrical, and sprinkler systems. Facade work included a new canopy, storefront windows, and a structural steel facelift to update the 1970s appearance.

Managing the K-8 Expansion and Renovations Sequence

To keep the accelerated schedule moving, Warfel divided the work into eight sub phases. This approach allowed abatement to occur in smaller areas before construction began in each completed section. As each area cleared, crews moved into the next section without waiting for one large release. Therefore, the renovation work could move through the school as each area became ready. The sequence connected abatement and construction in a way that helped preserve the overall schedule.

A Continued Partnership

The completed K-8 Expansion and Renovations project added classrooms, a middle school commons area, and improved accessibility. It also updated building systems and refreshed the facade. The work created new space for students to learn and grow for years to come. After completion, Saint Leo invited Warfel back in 2023 to complete a multipurpose event space addition. That return work reflects the trust established through the school expansion and renovation process.

Suburban Pavilion Lab Improvements

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.

Village Square Commons & Café Renovations

Village Square Commons Renovation in an Active Hub

At Garden Spot Village in New Holland, Pennsylvania, Village Square Commons is known as a “vital hub” for residents, bringing common spaces and dining amenities into one central gathering place. Through a five-phase renovation, the project brought a fresh new look to this thriving social hub while keeping daily resident routines and needs at the center of the work. The 22,810-square-foot scope included the café, community store, marketing suite, foyer, corridors, theater, park, and concierge area. Because more than 500 residents rely on Village Square Commons, the seven-month renovation required careful phasing across several active spaces. With thoughtful planning, Warfel refreshed the shared areas while the facility remained open and readily available for residents.

Café Renovation with More Resident Character

The café became the centerpiece of the renovation as Garden Spot Village reimagined dining to elevate the resident experience. The existing café and dining area felt outdated, so the project reimagined the space from the ground up. Crews demolished the café from top to bottom, including the HVAC system. They scraped the floor to bare concrete and removed walls, kitchen equipment, and insulation. That full reset made room for an elevated dining experience, with updated kitchen equipment, serving lines, a brick oven, and details that feel personal to Garden Spot Village.

Village Square Commons Café Experience

The reconfigured café includes new kitchen equipment, serving lines, and a brick oven for pizzas. A kiosk ordering system adds convenient ordering for residents on the go. Locally inspired design details helped the renovated space feel personal to Garden Spot Village. Custom hand-made brick, canning jar walls, a canning jar chandelier, and curved woodwork bring warmth throughout the café. Those details gave the dining area a memorable identity without losing its resident-focused purpose.

Phasing Around Daily Community Life

The larger renovation refreshed several spaces that residents use for dining, errands, events, visits, and daily connection. Along with the café, the scope included the community store, marketing suite, grand foyer, corridors, theater, park, and concierge area. These updates helped Village Square feel more cohesive as a central part of campus life. Since the building remained the most actively used facility on campus, Warfel developed a complex phasing plan around more than 500 residents. That planning allowed shared amenities to be renewed while the building stayed open and available throughout construction.

A Refreshed Hub for Garden Spot Village

The completed Village Square Commons renovation renewed a central part of Garden Spot Village life. Warfel’s construction services and preconstruction helped carry the work through café reconstruction, shared-space improvements, and careful phasing in an active building. For Garden Spot Communities, the project brought new warmth and energy to spaces residents use every day. From the café to the shared amenities around it, the renovation strengthened a place built for dining, gathering, convenience, and connection. The result is a refreshed campus hub that feels closely tied to the residents and community it serves.

Independent & Assisted Living Facility

Independent & Assisted Living Facility for Homestead Heights

The Independent & Assisted Living Facility introduced a brand-new senior living community outside New Berlin, Pennsylvania. Located in Mifflinburg, the 32,100-square-foot project is the first phase of Homestead Heights’ master plan. The building brings independent living apartments, assisted living units, shared amenities, dining, and service areas together in one warm setting. Completed over 14 months, the facility gives residents places to live, gather, worship, exercise, dine, and receive support close to home.

Songbird Trail and Wildflower Way Residences

In the west wing, Songbird Trail includes 11 modern independent living apartments. The east wing includes 13 Wildflower Way assisted living units for residents who need additional daily help. Each room was designed to feel warm and supportive, with care close by when residents need it. Together, these two wings give Homestead Heights a balanced first phase with privacy, comfort, and connection. The layout keeps resident homes close to the shared spaces that shape daily community life.

Independent & Assisted Living Spaces for Daily Life

The south wing adds the places where residents, families, and staff can gather throughout the day. A reception and lobby area welcome people into the building, while the chapel offers a quiet place for reflection. The fitness center, conference room, salon, community kitchen, and dining room add variety to the daily experience. For senior living construction clients, this relationship between residential wings and amenities is an important planning detail.

Behind-the-Scenes Spaces That Keep Care Moving

The building also includes practical spaces that help the community function well behind the scenes. Back-of-house areas include a commercial kitchen, storage rooms, commercial laundry room, offices, IT closet, and auxiliary spaces. These spaces give staff room for food service, laundry, administration, technology, and storage. Just as importantly, they help keep resident-facing areas calm, organized, and welcoming. Together, these behind-the-scenes spaces help the community run smoothly while keeping resident areas welcoming and comfortable.

A Thoughtful First Phase for Homestead Heights

Warfel’s preconstruction services helped Homestead Heights plan the project with unknowns and target budget in view. That early planning gave the first phase a steadier path from concept to completed senior living community. With walking trails, sidewalks, future cottages, and additional parking considered for future expansion, the facility was built with more than opening day in mind. For Homestead Heights, the finished community creates a warm place for residents now and a thoughtful foundation for what comes next.