University of Kentucky Hospital Expansion

High-rise hospital expansion in Lexington, Kentucky constructed with structural lightweight concrete to reduce building dead load and support efficient structural design.

The expansion of the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital added major patient care facilities and advanced medical infrastructure to one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. The project includes multiple patient towers and more than one million square feet of hospital space designed to support modern healthcare delivery.

Structural lightweight concrete made with Stalite Lightweight Aggregate was used in elevated floor systems to reduce structural weight while maintaining the strength and durability required for a high-rise healthcare facility. The lightweight concrete helped improve structural efficiency while supporting the extensive mechanical, electrical, and medical systems required throughout the building.