On September 22, 2026, community members from across the region joined Phelps Health Leadership, Rolla and Missouri Legislators and the Rolla community for the official Emergency Department Expansion Topping Out Ceremony.
Explore below to see how the building is progressing.
What's A "Topping Out"?
It's a fun building tradition that marks an important milestone in construction—it happens when the last beam is placed on top of a new building. This means the frame is complete! Next, crews will add the walls and finish the inside.
See The Progress
February 2026
Clearing the Way
Crews began leveling the site ground and mapping out the structure's key locations.
April 2026
Going Up
Work on the elevator shaft structure begins.
June 2026
Preparing to Place the Beams
Pipes and electrical wiring are buried in the ground before the beams are begun to be placed.
August 2026
Finishing Touches
Crews are putting the finishing touches on the frame to get ready to place the final beam.