Lee Mechanical is providing full mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing services for a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital under construction in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The project is being developed by The Sanders Trust, a national leader in healthcare real estate development, and will be operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation upon completion. The building owner is TST Milwaukee IRF LLC, with Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC of Birmingham, Alabama serving as the General Contractor.

This new facility represents a $34.5 million investment and spans 58,183 square feet, expanding access to high-quality rehabilitation services in the region.

Lee Mechanical is responsible for HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing throughout the project. This is a fully BIM-coordinated project, and Trimble technology was used extensively to expedite underground layout, hanger placement, and roof penetrations. Design began in April 2025 with substantial completion scheduled for March 2026, an aggressive timeline that required tight coordination between all trades.

Healthcare facilities are notorious for congested above-ceiling space, and this project was no exception. Lee’s detailing team modeled mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure every inch of space was used efficiently without compromising functionality or serviceability. Prefabrication in Lee Mechanical’s shop helped streamline installation and reduce site congestion, a critical factor in a fast-paced schedule.

Brasfield & Gorrie Project Manager Josh Cole shared that “Lee is a full-service MEP contractor. The people they have are true professionals, care about what they do, and strive to provide a product that everyone can be proud of.”

He went on to explain that Lee’s culture and team approach set them apart on projects of this scale, saying “First and foremost, it’s the people at Lee that make them stand out the most. Lee has established a culture of doing the right thing and treating others how you want to be treated. With being in a new market, we have relied on Lee as an expert in the area, and they have helped guide the project in the right direction through city and state approval processes. Additionally, from their shop to BIM department to field operations, Lee Mechanical is a sophisticated contractor. Prefabrication is not an afterthought; it’s a company model, and everyone at Lee is bought into that model.”

Mechanical: Project Manager, two detailers, foreman for sheet metal and steamfitting, plus 8–10 field technicians (sheet metal) and 8 field technicians (steamfitting)

Plumbing: Project Manager, detailer, foreman, plus five field technicians