Your Industry

Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility Construction

Written by Debbie Hoff | Sep 30, 2026, 5:44:08 PM
C.D. Smith served as Construction Manager for the Forensic Science and Protective Medicine Facility, a $204 million, 217,150 square foot facility located on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus in Wauwatosa. Delivered using the CM at Risk method, the facility brings together the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office, Office of Emergency Management and Versiti in a single, highly specialized environment. HGA designed the main building, with Crime Lab Design and Continuum Architects designing the state and county buildouts and DESMAN designing the parking structure.
 

bringing critical agencies together

Designed to support forensic science, emergency response and medical investigation, the facility combines advanced crime labs, autopsy suites, evidence storage, a firing range and emergency management operations under one roof. Complex mechanical systems were engineered to maintain strict environmental separation between sensitive spaces while supporting the specialized needs of each agency.

By co-locating these organizations, the facility improves collaboration, streamlines operations and strengthens the region's ability to respond to public safety and forensic challenges.

Construction Leadership & self-performed expertise

Constructing a facility of this complexity required extensive coordination on an active healthcare campus. C.D. Smith self-performed key portions of the work, including:

  • Site work
  • Concrete
  • Masonry
  • Steel erection
  • Parking garage precast installation
  • GFRC façade installation
  • Rough carpentry
  • Millwork

Project outcome

Delivered on time and within budget, the project required extensive coordination to maintain safe operations on an active healthcare campus. The completed facility brings critical public safety, forensic and medical agencies together in a highly specialized environment designed to improve collaboration and response capabilities.
 

Feature Projects

  • Advanced crime labs
  • Autopsy suites
  • Evidence storage
  • Firing range
  • Emergency management operations

Project News: Explore the October 2026 ribbon cutting, project history and updates and recent media coverage.

###

Date: September 2026

«•» 

Follow C.D. Smith ON SOCIAL

#CDSmith #ThinkSafeWorkSafe

 

VISIT OUR Healthcare CONSTRUCTION PAGE

Provide the very best care for your patients, comfort for visitors and state-of-the-art space for your healthcare team by building new or renovating current space. Our team will exceed your expectations with regards to well-building, indoor air quality, COVID-19 renovations and many other unique considerations.

 

We know that hospitals and clinics are more than buildings. That's why we care about HEALTHCARE. Our team includes healthcare construction experts certified in providing innovative solutions to deliver spaces that meet all your needs. Preview our HEALTHCARE PROJECT EXPERIENCE or explore more healthcare construction projects using this link to the YOUR INDUSTRY: HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION pages of our website.

<<•>>

C.D. SMITH CONSTRUCTION. DELIVERING INNOVATIVE HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS IN THIS EVER-EVOLVING WORLD. KNOWING THAT WITH GOOD HEALTH, ALL IS POSSIBLE.

About C.D. Smith

C.D. Smith Construction is an industry leader in safely providing the highest quality commercial construction services. Utilizing an integrated approach and self-performing trade services combined with technical expertise, our team serves as a solutions provider throughout all phases of a project, from planning through construction. With veteran leadership and a dedication to our employees and clients, we proudly place our name on projects of all sizes across the United States.

Visit www.cdsmith.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Beneath the Hard Hat®, our company press and blog, offers an intimate look at the people and stories that make C.D. Smith Construction. With the latest industry news and project updates, we share insights on the superior spaces we are safely delivering year-round. Our team of technical experts provides useful tips and topics to help plan your next commercial project.

---

TRADE PARTNERS & BIDS |If you're interested in working with us or would like to request adding your company to our bidder’s database, please complete our Trade Partners & Bids Form: Click Here.
View full post