CHICAGO, September 30, 2009 — Jones Lang LaSalle has completed the $191 million development of Northeast Georgia Health System’s North Patient Tower in Gainesville, Georgia. The firm conducted the initial campus master facility planning and provided comprehensive project management services for the new, six-story, 454,000-square-foot facility as well as a two-level central energy plant and 738-space visitor parking deck.

 

The patient tower was accomplished on schedule and under budget and includes 32 new intensive care beds, 96 new private surgical beds, 23 new operating rooms and the relocation of radiology, endoscopy, sterile processing, pre-surgical testing, and registration services. Master planning activities began in 2003 culminating in the opening of the North Patient Tower to the public in April 2009.

 

“This state-of the-art project provides the very best facilities for the communities of northeast Georgia and provides the hospital with the technology, campus infrastructure, and building considerations to permit future expansion within the North Patient Tower as well as the campus,” said Chip Cogswell, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle.  “Jones Lang LaSalle was involved in all aspects of managing this project including cost control, budget development and management, schedule development and management, construction phase management, occupancy co-ordination and close-out.”

 

“Jones Lang LaSalle has been very proactive, flexible, and willing to make changes as situations have demanded,” said Carol Burrell, Chief Operating Officer, and Northeast Georgia Health System.  “They have added tremendous value to the process and we consider Jones Lang LaSalle to be an integral partner and team member.”

 

The project was designed by HKS Inc. and Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC was the general contractor for the project.

 

Jones Lang LaSalle’s National Healthcare group works with clients throughout the country delivering program management, strategic consulting, financial strategy, and transaction and sustainability advisory services. Representative clients include the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Alexian Brothers Health System, Kaiser Permanente and Tenet Healthcare.

 

 

Northeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit community health organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of northeast Georgia. The Health System offers a full range of healthcare services through Northeast Georgia Medical Center, which is accredited by Joint Commission, two long-term care centers and a mental health and substance abuse treatment center.  This comprehensive approach ensures Northeast Georgia residents have access to exceptional health care close to home.

 

Led by volunteer boards made up of community leaders, the 557-inpatient, 261-skilled nursing bed Health System serves almost 700,000 people in more than 13 counties across Northeast Georgia. All revenue generated above operating expenses is returned to the community through improved services and new programs. Extending the health system’s reach into the communities it serves are outlying facilities including primary care offices; outpatient rehabilitation centers offering physical, occupational and speech therapy; and a satellite cancer treatment center as well as in-home services such as hospice and Lifeline, a personal emergency response system.

 

 

Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2008 global revenue of $2.7 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices.  The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.4 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company’s investment management business, is one of the world’s largest and most diverse in real estate with more than $36 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our Web site, www.joneslanglasalle.com.

 

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