Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - ED/ICU Expansion

At Mercy’s Fort Smith campus, a major expansion and renovation included added a 118,512 SF a three-story hospital addition, updated Emergency Department, new parking garage, and central energy plant (CEP) upgrades. All MEP and fire protection systems were designed to support hospital operations without disruption. HVAC scope included new chillers, cooling towers, a steam boiler, fuel storage, and BAS controls. In the penthouse, shell-and-tube heat exchangers convert central plant steam into heating water for the expansion. Variable-speed pumps and control sequences optimize energy use, while condensate recovery systems reduce water consumption. Critical care areas such as the ICU and ER are designed to switch to isolation mode when needed. The HVAC system can also shift into “pandemic mode,” using 100% outside air and full exhaust to support infection control. * Experience prior to joining HFA.