August 23, 2024Updated:October 29, 2025

October Update: Peek behind the California Tower fence

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The California Tower at UC Davis Health is steadily transforming from a blueprint to a skyline, as the construction is now visible from nearby Highway 50.

The California Tower project, scheduled for completion in 2030, will feature a 14-story hospital tower and a 5-story pavilion, delivering superior care to Northern Californians and adapting to meet the community's evolving needs. Once finished, the tower will feature state-of-the-art facilities designed to enhance patient experience and support advanced medical research. Beyond expanding capacity, the project will create hundreds of jobs and strengthen access to world-class care for underserved populations. This landmark investment ensures that UC Davis Health remains a trusted partner in improving health outcomes and driving innovation for generations to come.

October Accomplishments

South Side: Sequence 17 (Level 11) erection completion
North Side: Sequence 20 (Level 13) erection completion
Slab on Metal Deck: Level 2 Complete, Level 3 will be 40% complete
Slab on Grade (Basement): 40% Slab install completion
Level 1 Cast In Place Deck: Pour 1 will start
Davits and Monorails for Window Washing: Level 4 Davit Pedestals Installation Completion

November Planned Activities

South Side: Sequence 24 (Level 14) erection completion
North Side: Sequence 25 (Level 15) erection 80% completion
Slab on Metal Deck: Level 2 Complete, Level 3 will be 90% complete, Level 4 will be 20% complete
Slab on Grade (Basement): 70% Slab install completion
Level 1 Cast In Place Deck: Pour 1 completion, Pour 2 and 3 will start
Davits and Monorails for Window Washing: Level 6 Davit Pedestals install Completion on the south side