Cape Fear Valley Medical Center’s Vertical Expansion Project Recognized for Innovation and Community Impact

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center’s Valley Pavilion Vertical Expansion project has earned regional recognition, receiving an Award of Merit in the Health Care category at the 2025 Texas & Southeast Best Projects competition.

The project, which added two new floors to the hospital’s main campus, was hailed by judges for its innovative approach to expanding critical healthcare infrastructure without disrupting one of the nation’s busiest emergency departments. The expansion added 92 beds and over 91,000 square feet of space to help alleviate emergency department wait times and increase inpatient capacity for Cumberland County residents.

General contractor Rodgers Builders, with lead design from Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, successfully executed the complex construction directly above active hospital entrances and emergency facilities. The project team employed extensive prefabrication techniques, building exterior walls, patient room components, and electrical rooms offsite to minimize disruption to hospital operations and enhance safety.

A key feature of the expansion includes new rooftop helipads capable of accommodating both standard and military helicopters—a critical capability given the hospital’s proximity to Fort Bragg. These helipads are the first in the nation to implement a primary water-only fire suppression system, eliminating cancer risks associated with traditional foam systems.

The award recognizes not only the technical achievement but also the project’s contribution to the local economy through regional manufacturing and its focus on addressing the growing healthcare needs of the Fayetteville community.

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