CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Dec. 30, 2025)—Ryan Companies US, Inc. is proud to announce it has received a 2025 National Award of Excellence and a National Award of Merit in Healthcare Facilities from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for its work on the $41 million Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized by the DBIA for our work onthe Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center,” said Clayton Cubbage, director of construction, Ryan Companies. “This project is a testament to the power of design-build and our team’s commitment to creating spaces that heal and strengthen communities. We are proud to have partnered with Mercy Medical Center to bring this vision to life.”
As Mercy’s design-build partner, Ryan worked closely with the Mercy team to deliver the 72,000-square-foot state-of-the-art heart center. The facility streamlines care and improves patient experiences by integrating diagnostics, treatment, rehabilitation and support services under one roof.
A key feature of the project is its public-facing ground-floor lobby, designed as a community hub for health education. This commitment to community wellness, combined with the facility’s innovative and compassionate design, sets a new standard for healthcare construction.
Ryan was the builder, and Ryan A+E, Inc., the design studio of Ryan Companies, served as the architect and interior designer for the project.
To download photos of the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center, click here.
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About Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Founded in 1938, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive commercial real estate services as a national developer, designer, builder, capital markets advisor and real estate manager with a focus on creating places for people to thrive. Ryan’s work spans a wide range of sectors and product types including healthcare, industrial, mission critical, mixed-use, multifamily, office, and retail. Built on the foundation of integrity, honesty and community, Ryan has grown to over 1,700 team members in 17 offices and has completed projects in nearly every state. For more information, visit ryancompanies.com.
About Mercy
Mercy Cedar Rapids is a Catholic healthcare system serving patients and families in eastern Iowa. In addition to Mercy Medical Center (its fully accredited, 424-licensed-bed hospital in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa), the system also has an established network of specialty clinics, and MercyCare primary and urgent care clinics located throughout Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities. PINC AI™ and Fortune have named Mercy Medical Center among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals multiple times in the last 20 years based on clinical, operational, financial and patient satisfaction data. Founded in 1900 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the sick and enhancing the health of the communities it serves. For more information, visit www.mercycare.org, or follow Mercy on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok or YouTube.
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