Construction begins on $573m Texas psychiatric hospital - Global Construction Review

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Construction begins on $573m Texas psychiatric hospital - Global Construction Review

Ground has broken on the Terrell State Hospital building, a 275-bed, $573m psychiatric unit that will replace a similar facility that dates back to 1885. Funded by the Texas Legislature and state government, the 415,000 sq ft hospital will contain 175 non-maximum-security, 50 maximum-security and 50 adolescent beds. Single-person rooms are designed to balance privacy and security for patients, who will be able to access common activity areas…