THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT,
AND IT’S JUST
AROUND THE CORNER
See what we’re building toward and follow along for footage, photos, updates, and more.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT,
AND IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER
See what we’re building toward and follow along for footage, photos, updates, and more.
WEST END CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS UPDATES
The next phase of Beacon Hill is underway, and we are glad to share the journey with you. Led by Rockford Construction, work on the site is actively progressing. This page will feature ongoing updates, photos, and project highlights to help you stay connected as progress continues.
THE LATEST UPDATES
March 27th, 2026
With temporary roads in place to support concrete work and ongoing excavation. In Area G, demolition of the existing wall has been completed, and mass excavation is underway. Work on the sanitary main has begun, with boring scheduled to start under the bridge on Monday.
Concrete work is advancing well, with Building C footings and foundations nearly complete. Crews are also making progress on elevator foundations, shear and buttress walls, and additional footings across Areas C, F, and G. Utility installation remains ongoing, particularly in and around Area G.
Looking ahead, slab pours for Building D are scheduled to begin soon, while waterproofing, exterior backfilling, and underground electrical and plumbing work continue. Post-tension formwork and footings for Buildings A and B are set to begin in April.
March 20th, 2026
Rockford is ahead of schedule and has begun to remove the retaining wall. Expect noise levels to be high due to the use of a wrecking ball, and demolished concrete being dumped into trucks. Traffic will be down to one lane in the active construction area. This work is expected to last two weeks.
Rockford will begin to install a new storm main along the west side of the A Drive. Existing asphalt will be torn up in areas to install the mains. During this phase, the A Wing Drive may be closed from Boston St and A Wing Garage traffic will be re-directed around the Garden Drive temporarily. There is a possibility that the A Wing Garage may be inaccessible for any vehicles to enter or exit for part of a day or two, Beacon Hill will give appropriate advance notice to affected residents prior to any such closures. This work is expected to last two to three weeks.
March 13th, 2026
Rockford Construction will begin removing dirt on both sides of the retaining wall located along the west side of the A Drive, between the bridge and the trailer. Traffic will be down to one lane in the active construction area. This work is expected to last one week.
Rockford will begin to remove the retaining wall. Expect noise levels to be high due to the use of a wrecking ball, and demolished concrete being dumped into trucks. Traffic will be down to one lane in the active construction area. This work is expected to last two weeks.
March 6th, 2026
Construction progress continues across several areas of the campus. Work is underway in Area G with excavation, fill, and demolition taking place to prepare the building footprint. Footings and foundations for Building C are now approximately 85% complete, while the footing and foundation walls for Elevator 1 have been finished. The Waiven system near Buildings F and G has also been completed.
Additional work includes the installation of storm structures east of the Skilled Nursing building and courtyard area, as well as the completion and inspection of underground plumbing in Area D. A slab pour for Building D is scheduled for next week, and waterproofing of the foundations for Buildings D and F is continuing. Crews are also performing ongoing backfill of exterior foundations and underground electrical work. Foundation walls for the elevator in Area F are expected to begin next week.
February 27th, 2026
We’re pleased to share continued progress across multiple areas of the construction site!
The temporary road is now ready to support concrete pouring access and the hauling of mass excavations. Construction mats are on site and actively being used in several locations to support ongoing work.
At Area F, sand is being placed to build up the pad, which is now approximately 90% complete. Excavation and fill work in Area G will begin soon.
Work on Building C continues to move along nicely, with footings and foundations now about 75% complete. In Area F, crews began work this week on the footings and foundation walls for Elevator 4, as well as Elevator 1.
Utility installation remains ongoing across the site. The Waiven system near Buildings F and G has been completed. Underground plumbing work for Building D is beginning this week, while waterproofing of Building D’s foundations continues. Crews are also backfilling exterior foundations as they are completed.
Thank you for your continued patience and interest as we make steady progress!
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BUILDING THE WEST END: BY THE NUMBERS
The West End expansion is a major milestone for Beacon Hill, and the scale of the work happening behind the scenes is impressive. Here are a few interesting facts about the project currently underway:
The West End project spans approximately 7.5 acres — about the size of nearly six football fields.
Site preparation includes moving about 30,000 cubic yards of excavated earth and placing 20,000 cubic yards of fill — enough soil to fill roughly 3,000 large dump trucks.
At peak construction activity, approximately 160–190 construction workers will be on site each day — about the size of four full tour buses of people working on the project.
The project will incorporate roughly 240 tons of structural steel — weighing about the same as 40 adult elephants.
DID YOU KNOW?
Beneath parts of the West End construction site are three underground stormwater detention systems designed to manage rainwater and support proper site drainage. These systems can store a combined 427,300 gallons of stormwater within 67,806 cubic feet of underground storage. To put that into perspective, that’s roughly the equivalent of more than 8,500 household bathtubs of water.
PROJECT PARTNERS
The West End expansion is made possible through the expertise and collaboration of many talented partners. We are grateful for the architects, designers, contractors, and consultants who are helping bring this vision to life.
Explore the organizations contributing to the design and construction of the West End below.
Frequently Asked Questions
The West End project is the next phase of Beacon Hill’s campus expansion, including the addition of new living spaces, building state-of-the-art Assisted Living, enhanced amenities, and improved outdoor areas designed to better serve current and future residents.
Construction is planned to take place from now to mid 2028. Timelines may shift slightly due to weather or site conditions.
We update this page whenever new information becomes available—typically weekly or bi-weekly. Drone footage, progress notes, and project documents will be added as they are released.
For safety reasons, the active construction zone is closed to all non-construction personnel. However, you can follow along through drone images and progress updates posted here.
Some temporary disruptions, such as increased truck traffic, noise, or adjusted walking routes, are possible. We are actively working to keep noise levels and disruptions to a minimum for both the campus and surrounding neighborhood. When impacts are expected, they will be noted in updates so residents and families can plan accordingly.
Have a question?
Contact the team at Rockford Construction.
Eric Kella
Project Executive
269.547.8255
ekella@rockfordconstruction.com
Bryan Sculthorpe
Senior Project Manager
720.471.8639
bsculthorpe@rockfordconstruction.com
Adam Koorndyke
Senior Superintendent
616.581.5981
akoorndyke@rockfordconstruction.com
