Beam signing ceremony marks major milestone for NCH’s heart and stroke critical care center in Naples

Florida Construction News staff writer

Construction of the new R.M. Schulze Family Cardiovascular and Stroke Critical Care Center has reached a significant milestone, with project partners recently celebrating a beam signing ceremony nearly one year after breaking ground on the transformative healthcare facility at Naples Comprehensive Health’s downtown Naples campus.

The ceremony marked the placement of a major structural beam and highlighted continued progress on what hospital officials describe as the largest construction project in NCH’s history. The project remains on schedule for completion in late 2027.The five-story facility will encompass approximately 180,000 square feet and serve as a premier destination for advanced cardiovascular and stroke care in Southwest Florida. The center is designed to enhance patient outcomes while providing a modern, healing-focused environment for patients and their families.

DeAngelis Diamond, which is serving as a construction partner on the project, recognized the milestone in a recent announcement, congratulating its Naples team and project partners for maintaining momentum on the complex undertaking.

The project is being developed in partnership with Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), Gilbane Building Company, CannonDesign, and Studio+, among other collaborators.Located on NCH’s active downtown hospital campus, the project involves both demolition and new construction, requiring extensive planning to minimize disruptions to ongoing healthcare operations. Prior to construction, Gilbane worked with project stakeholders to develop phased construction sequencing plans, conduct parking impact analyses, and coordinate a power relocation strategy alongside Florida Power & Light to facilitate the project’s progression.

Hospital leaders say the new center will significantly expand NCH’s ability to provide specialized cardiac and stroke services to the growing Southwest Florida region. The facility is expected to house advanced treatment capabilities and surgical services while creating a centralized hub for cardiovascular and neurological care.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2027.