McCarthy tops out $3.7B California healthcare tower | Construction Dive
Summary
McCarthy Building Cos. has topped out the $3.7 billion California Tower for UC Davis Health, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the Sacramento campus.
Why It Matters
This project represents a major investment in healthcare infrastructure, reflecting ongoing trends in healthcare construction and the expansion of medical facilities to meet growing demand. It highlights the importance of innovative construction methods and the role of major contractors in shaping healthcare delivery.
Key Takeaways
- McCarthy topped out the $3.7 billion California Tower, a key milestone in healthcare construction.
- The project is part of UC Davis Health's Vision 2030 plan, aiming to expand the campus significantly.
- The tower will add approximately 334 inpatient beds and new medical facilities.
- Healthcare construction remains a vital sector, contributing to growth despite overall market slowdowns.
- The project utilizes a progressive design-build delivery method, showcasing modern construction practices.
An article from McCarthy tops out $3.7B California healthcare tower The St. Louis-based contractor broke ground on the 14-story UC Davis Health project in 2024. Published Feb. 17, 2026 Matthew Thibault Reporter Share Copy link Email LinkedIn X/Twitter Facebook Print License Add us on Google Officials sign the final beam before McCarthy Building Cos. topped out the California Tower in Sacramento, Calif. Courtesy of UC Davis Health Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A year and a half after breaking ground, a multi-billion-dollar hospital tower has reached a key construction milestone. St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Cos. topped out the $3.7 billion California Tower on Feb. 6, according to a news release from UC Davis Health. McCarthy broke ground on the project in 2024. The project’s contract is a progressive design-build delivery method. The tower is part of a doubling of UC Davis’ Sacramento campus over eight years, which is the largest health system capital expansion in the U.S. today, according to the release. Once complete, the 14-story hospital and five-story pavilion will include operating rooms, an imaging center and new facilities for existing pharmacy and burn care units. In addition, the tower will also add roughly 334 inpatient beds. Stakeholders in the project gathered to sign the beam in the common tradition before its ceremonial placement as a celebration of the milestone. UC Davis Health expec...
