While Misericordia remains a historically significant feature of the community, the aging hospital was in need of redevelopment. Bird was awarded the contract to complete the first of four phases for the project. The scope of work included replacing the existing 1900-era wood-frame buildings (Sherbrook and Maryland wings) and consolidating departments, such as diagnostic imaging, medical lab, and ophthalmology into a new, modern, sustainably-designed two-storey building that achieves three Globes under Green Globes Certification. 

The main challenge for the team included scheduling and interfacing of the project demolition and construction, while maintaining the hospital in a fully operational condition. The redevelopment included approximately 85,000 square feet of new construction and 20,000 square feet of renovated space.