Amid Colorado’s looming 2030 healthcare shortage, which is estimated to leave the Centennial State with as many as 2,400 fewer doctors, Layton Construction and UCHealth have completed a pivotal expansion of Highlands Ranch Hospital.
“Several of our team members live in Highlands Ranch, and contributing to enhanced patient care in our own community is deeply meaningful,” says Director of Business Development Conor Ryan. “When we build a project like this—from design through completion—we make sure to focus on what matters most: the patients of this community.”
Over half a million manhours went into the completion of this project, with 16 different trades and 250 workers on site at peak operations.
The UCHealth Highlands Ranch expansion includes:
- Five-story tower
- Cancer center
- Expanded stroke and cardiac programs
- 14 emergency beds
The cancer center includes a state-of-the-art linear accelerator, the installation of which required pouring 6-foot concrete walls on all sides without impacting patient care.
“Being good neighbors is imperative to all of us at Layton,” adds Ryan, “To allow caregivers to focus on what they need to, we take any additional steps necessary to minimize any distractions, whether that means working nights or being thoughtful in our material deliveries.”
Construction began in the summer of 2023.
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,700 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
