Business Details
13 Years
experience
Expert Hospital Construction & Medical Facility Renovations
Founded in March 2013, Healthcare Design & Construction (HDC) builds upon a legacy of healthcare construction expertise dating back to 1984 through its predecessor, PDC West. Our team brings over 34 years of specialized experience in acute care, outpatient, and medical office facility construction. We have grown from 13 employees serving four healthcare campuses to 65 employees managing 16 campuses, delivering projects ranging from seismic retrofits to complex medical spaces like surgery suites and NICU units. Our integrated approach prioritizes strict adherence to code compliance, budgetary constraints, and project timelines while maintaining a focus on quality and error-free construction. We serve diverse healthcare needs through offices in California, Arizona, and Northern California, offering scalable solutions for projects of all sizes.Our leadership team, many of whom have been with the company since inception, emphasizes transparency, community engagement, and staff development. We specialize in hospital construction, medical facility renovations, and technical installations like magnetic shielding and radiation oncology spaces. Our safety record since 2013 reflects our commitment to zero recordable injuries through proactive protocols and ProCore Management software monitoring. We partner with clients to deliver design-build solutions that align with evolving healthcare demands while maintaining our core values of commitment, honesty, precision, and collaboration.
Services
Hospital Construction
Medical Facility Renovations
Seismic Retrofit
Diagnostic Imaging Installation
Facility Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer 34+ years of specialized healthcare construction experience.
- Our integrated design-build approach ensures project efficiency and quality.
- We maintain strict adherence to code compliance and budgetary constraints.
- Our safety record includes zero recordable injuries since 2013.
- We provide scalable solutions for projects from small additions to full renovations.
Services
Hospital Construction
We specialize in constructing acute care facilities, including emergency departments, surgical suites, and critical care units. Our team ensures compliance with healthcare regulations while delivering functional, patient-centered spaces. Projects incorporate advanced infrastructure for medical equipment and future expansion needs.
Medical Facility Renovations
Our renovation services upgrade outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers, and hospital wings with minimal disruption to operations. We handle seismic retrofits, code compliance updates, and technical space modernizations like radiation oncology centers and imaging suites.
Seismic Retrofit
We reinforce healthcare structures to meet California OSHPD standards, ensuring facilities remain operational post-earthquake. Solutions include structural bracing, foundation upgrades, and non-structural component securing for hospitals and medical offices.
Diagnostic Imaging Installation
We install MRI, CT, and linear accelerator systems with precision shielding and environmental controls. Our expertise includes magnetic field containment, vibration mitigation, and integration with hospital infrastructure for diagnostic and treatment spaces.
Facility Maintenance
We provide ongoing maintenance for healthcare facilities, addressing equipment upgrades, system repairs, and compliance updates. Services ensure continuous operation of critical systems while adhering to strict safety protocols in active medical environments.
People
Scot Berlinski
President
Co-founder with 30 years of construction experience, including 28 in healthcare/OSHPD. Led transition from PDC West to HDC, building a reputation for integrity and quality. Active in philanthropy and community development.
Mike Hernandez
Senior Project Director
30+ years in construction with 25 in healthcare/OSHPD. Provides strategic construction advice during planning phases using architectural expertise. Specializes in design-build projects and OSHPD compliance for medical facilities.
Joseph De Luca
Project Director
Over 30 years in construction with 20+ years in OSHPD environments. Known for attention to detail in technical spaces. Serves as trusted advisor for complex medical facility projects across multiple healthcare campuses.
Janice Ramsay
Operations Director
Longtime NAWIC member with extensive healthcare construction experience. Recipient of the 2015 Spirit of St. Joseph Award for philanthropy. Manages operational logistics for multi-site healthcare projects and team development initiatives.
Brian Rowland
Director of Finance
Certified Public Accountant with 20 years of construction finance experience. Scaled financial operations from $8M to $124M annually. Oversees budgeting, cost controls, and financial strategy for healthcare construction projects.
Questions
What healthcare construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in hospital construction, medical facility renovations, seismic retrofits, diagnostic imaging installations, and facility maintenance for acute care and outpatient facilities.
How long has your team been in the healthcare construction industry?
Our core team has over 34 years of combined healthcare construction experience, with individual team members having 25-30 years in the field.
Do you handle projects outside California?
We primarily serve California with offices in Tustin, Northern California, and Arizona. We may consider select out-of-state projects based on scope and resources.
How do you ensure safety on healthcare construction sites?
We use ProCore Management software for daily safety audits, enforce strict protocols, and maintain a zero-injury culture through continuous training and proactive risk management.
What types of medical facilities have you worked on?
We've completed projects at hospitals, cancer centers, emergency departments, diagnostic imaging centers, and specialized units like NICUs and cardiac cath labs.
Can you handle small-scale healthcare construction projects?
Yes, we manage projects of all sizes from minor renovations to full facility expansions, adapting our approach to each project's specific needs.
