UPMC Presbyterian Tower

Electrical Contractor: Gumpher Electric (working under Clista Electric)
Owner: UPMC
General Contractor: Whiting-Turner / PJ Dick
Architect / Engineer: HGA + IKM
Project Type: Healthcare
Location: Oakland – Pittsburgh, PA
Completion: June 2026
Size: 1.2 million sq. ft.

Gumpher Electric

Project Overview

The UPMC Presbyterian Tower project is a major expansion of the UPMC Presbyterian campus in Oakland. The new 1.2 million-square-foot hospital tower is designed to support advanced healthcare services, modern patient care environments, and expanded medical facilities.

The development will include patient rooms, treatment spaces, and advanced medical infrastructure that supports UPMC’s mission of delivering cutting-edge healthcare.

What the Electrical Work Supported

Electrical contractor Gumpher Electric, working under Clista Electric, is installing electrical systems that support patient rooms and critical hospital infrastructure.

The work includes power distribution, lighting systems, and data infrastructure that allow healthcare technology, patient monitoring equipment, and hospital operations to function safely and reliably.

Community Impact

As one of the region’s leading medical institutions, UPMC Presbyterian plays a critical role in healthcare for Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. The new tower expands the hospital’s ability to deliver advanced care, support medical research, and serve patients from across the region.

Projects like this highlight the essential role electricians play in building the infrastructure behind modern healthcare facilities.

Cool Fact

Hospitals require some of the most reliable electrical systems in construction because critical medical equipment and patient care systems depend on uninterrupted power.

Reflected glass skyscraper with the sign 'UPMC PRESBYTERIAN' on top, showing distorted views of surrounding buildings and city streets below in bright daylight.
Aerial view of UPMC Presbyterian hospital building with reflective glass exterior, located in an urban area with streets, parked cars, and surrounding buildings.
Framework of electrical and plumbing conduits being installed in a building interior under construction.
Interior of a building under construction with visible metal framing, wiring, and open window showing cityscape outside.
Construction tool box with a cordless drill, wires, and other tools on top, with a construction worker in safety gear in the background.
Worker in neon green shirt installing or repairing equipment in a ceiling with bright lights and insulation material.
Electrician in a high-visibility jacket working on conduit piping in a building under construction.
Electrician in a bright yellow safety jacket and white helmet working on electrical wiring on the ceiling of a building with large windows showing a cityscape, using a ladder.