Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Level-1+BCL JV delivered integrated technology and security systems for Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, enabling next-generation medical education and community impact.

As Ohio University reimagines medical education on its Athens campus, the new $65 million Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) facility emerges as both a state-of-the-art academic anchor and a catalyst for community revitalization. Envisioned as the heart of the city’s Union Street Green development plan, the 120,000-square-foot building blends cutting-edge health sciences programming with Ohio’s rural Appalachian heritage. Funded in part by a $12 million grant from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation (OHF), the new facility reinforces HCOM’s mission to prepare primary care physicians for underserved communities across Ohio. 

Level-1 Global Solutions and BCL IT Consulting Joint Venture (Level-1+BCL JV) was engaged as the technology and security design lead through a Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) delivery method. Working in close coordination with the university and the project’s architects, our team was responsible for delivering a complete suite of low-voltage systems designed to support flexible learning, advanced medical training, and community engagement. This work included wireless, IT, A/V, and security systems integrated into a dynamic environment of labs, clinics, classrooms, and common areas. 

Our Scope Included 

• Structured cabling design and infrastructure for voice, data, and video communications 
• High-density wireless network coverage throughout academic and clinical zones 
• AV systems tailored to the medical curriculum, including simulation labs and lecture halls 
• Security systems including access control, video surveillance, and centralized monitoring 
• Coordination with OU’s IT team for tech closet placement and off-site data center integration 
• Temporary infrastructure planning and connectivity to ensure operational continuity 
• Design and implementation using Building Information Modeling (BIM) for accuracy and coordination 
• Scalable infrastructure planning to support future technology upgrades and curriculum expansion 

As the university pursues its Vision 2020 goals combating physician shortages, improving rural healthcare, and enhancing primary care research this new facility positions HCOM at the forefront of U.S. medical education. Level-1+BCL JV’s design ensures that the building is not only equipped for today’s students and faculty but built for the healthcare and technology challenges of tomorrow.