Fishermen's Community Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida, Celebrates Groundbreaking

MARATHON, Fla., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Baptist Health South Florida and Robins & Morton celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Fishermen's Community Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida, in Marathon, Florida, on Sept. 20.

"Robins & Morton is proud to continue the partnership with Baptist Health and the opportunity to give the community of Marathon a healthcare facility that meets the high standards they have set forth," Johnny Sturkie, Division Manager for Robins & Morton, said.

The project's scope includes a complete 38,000-square-foot replacement hospital with a rooftop mechanical room. Because of the powerful hurricanes the Middle Keys face, it will be designed with an impact-resistant glazing system, a strong core of durable tilt-wall concrete and removable flood barriers to keep storm surge out of the building. Additionally, the facility will be built at a higher elevation to further combat damage in the event of flooding.

Marathon's former hospital was severely damaged during Hurricane Irma and was shut down. In its place, a modular facility is currently in use and will remain operational throughout construction.

Construction is slated for completion in 2021.

About Robins & Morton
Robins & Morton is a privately-held, innovation-driven construction firm committed to Building with Purpose®. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton consistently ranks among the Top 100 U.S. Builders in Engineering News-Record. Robins & Morton is based in Birmingham, Alabama, with additional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; Huntsville, Alabama; Miami and Orlando, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more at http://www.robinsmorton.com.

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