Each concrete wall panel weighs between 60 and 100 tons, and the panels are nearly 10 feet thick. They are reinforced with rebar and constructed with a 5,000-pound concrete that is particularly strong and fast drying.

Looking Ahead

The next step in the construction is to enclose the building so that work can begin inside.

ACEP Board members sign a beam for the building.

After the internal structure supports have been put in place, the roof will be installed. Then the supports will be removed to allow construction of the floors, starting with the third floor and working down.

At that point, work can begin on the interior of the building, unfettered by the notorious changes in the Texas weather.

The building will also incorporate a special area devoted to the history of the specialty, with art displays commemorating the mission of ACEP and the service of emergency physicians.

“It will be a testament to the importance of emergency medicine,” Dr. Kaplan said. “Besides having the latest technology and communication capabilities, and space to expand as we continue to grow, the headquarters with our ACEP logo will be very visible from a main highway as well as from the air when planes land at DFW airport.”

Floor plans, construction photos, and planned finishes are available online.

Dianna Hunt is the ACEP communications manager.