AACE Bulletin

The AACE Great Lakes Section recently hosted an exclusive tour of the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital, currently under construction by The Christman Company in Northville, Michigan. Designed as a 264-bed facility to serve both adult and adolescent psychiatric patients, this state-of-the-art hospital will be 405,168 sq ft on a 45-acre site. Scheduled to be turned over to the state of Michigan in June 2026, the facility features innovative design elements such as a central utility plant with geothermal wells for efficient heating and cooling, secure courtyards, and a range of amenities including a gymnasium, chapel, salon, group therapy rooms, educational classrooms, and creative spaces for music, exercise, and art.  To accelerate construction and enhance efficiency, each patient room is being outfitted with prefabricated bathroom pods designed for behavioral health with features like ligature-resistant grab bars.

Hosted by Shawn Debo, a seasoned project scheduler with over 17 years of experience and current secretary of the AACE Great Lakes Section, the tour offered attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the construction process and the challenges involved in delivering such a complex healthcare facility. This event showcased the innovative approach and commitment of both The Christman Company and the Great Lakes Section to advancing project controls and delivering excellence in construction.