LANCASTER, PA– High Construction Inc. announced that it was awarded a $4.6 million contract for the emergency department expansion project at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa.

High Construction is responsible for constructing the building shell, including concrete foundations, structural steel framing, and the exterior facade. Construction is underway and will be completed in the Spring of 2003.

The addition totals 62,000 square feet and covers four floors, including a basement, ground floor, first floor, and second floor. The expansion will be built along North Duke Street, in downtown Lancaster.

Ewing Cole Cherry Brott, Philadelphia, Pa., designed the hospital's addition. The design features an exterior of brick, cast stone, and aluminum composite panel, providing an enhanced, high-tech look. Multiple roof levels, large, curved windows, and multiple skylights will add interest to the structure.

Lancaster General is a non-profit health system of more than two-dozen healthcare providers including Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster General Health Campus, Lancaster General Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster General Medical Group. Lancaster General is dedicated to advancing the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities it serves by providing superior healthcare that demonstrates community benefit. For more information about Lancaster General visit www.lancastergeneral.org.

Founded in 1978, High Construction Inc. provides construction and design-build services to industrial, commercial, and educational institutions in the mid-Atlantic region. The family-owned business is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., and employs over 75 professionals. High Construction is a member of High Real Estate Group, a division of High Industries Inc. For more information about High Construction, call (717) 291-2276.

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