Nevada Selects Contractors for First Standalone Children’s Hospital Opening 2030

Intermountain Health has selected The PENTA Building Group and Jacobsen Construction to build Nevada's first stand-alone comprehensive children's hospital, set to open in 2030 in the southwest valley near UNLV's Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Groundbreaking is expected in early 2026 for the $1 billion, 710,000-square-foot facility, which will have over 200 beds and provide specialized pediatric care in areas such as oncology and cardiovascular medicine, eliminating the need for many families to travel out of state. PENTA brings extensive local experience with Las Vegas projects, while Jacobsen has healthcare construction expertise, including the recent Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Lehi, Utah. The hospital aims to offer state-of-the-art care with compassionate service, fulfilling a critical need for Southern Nevada families. Leadership emphasized the importance of combining local connections with national healthcare construction knowledge to ensure the facility’s success. Philanthropy and community partnerships are playing a vital role in advancing the project, which will significantly enhance children’s health services in the region.