Turner breaks ground on $500M Florida hospital | Construction Dive
Summary
Turner Construction has commenced the $500 million Baptist Health Sunrise hospital project in Broward County, Florida, featuring advanced medical facilities and a focus on resiliency.
Why It Matters
This project highlights the ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in hurricane-prone areas like Florida. It reflects the industry's shift towards advanced technology and patient-centered care, addressing both immediate and future healthcare needs in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Turner Construction is building a $500 million hospital in Florida.
- The facility will feature a 30-bed emergency department and robotic surgical suites.
- Baptist Health Sunrise is designed for resilience and future growth.
- The hospital will include a dedicated energy plant for reliability during outages.
- Healthcare construction remains a strong sector despite recent planning slumps.
An article from Turner breaks ground on $500M Florida hospital Baptist Health Sunrise in western Broward County will include a 30-bed emergency department and robotic assisted capabilities in four surgical suites. Published Feb. 19, 2026 Joe Bousquin Senior Editor Share Copy link Email LinkedIn X/Twitter Facebook Print License Add us on Google A rendering depicts the future Baptist Health Sunrise hospital in Sunrise, Fla. Courtesy of Baptist Health Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Turner Construction has turned dirt on a new $500 million hospital project in Broward County, Florida. The New York City-based contractor celebrated the groundbreaking for the Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital, located in Sunrise, Florida, about a half-hour’s drive west of Fort Lauderdale. The campus has been designed to support immediate healthcare needs, as well as long-term growth in the region, according to a news release. The facility will include: A 30-bed emergency department featuring triage areas and 24/7 emergency care. 100 inpatient beds, including 10 critical care beds, with capacity for future expansion. Four surgical suites with robotic-assisted capabilities and room to add additional suites. A 25,000-square-foot medical office building housing an array of medical services. The hospital will also have its own central energy plant and mechanical systems. The plant will provide a dedicated and uninterrupted power sourc...
