
Delivering the Digital Backbone for a Next-Generation Healthcare Facility
Oregon Health Sciences University
Security
DAS
Providing the critical connectivity and systems that power modern healthcare in a landmark OHSU hospital tower
Cochran delivered the critical technology infrastructure supporting this 14‑story, 128 bed hospital tower, providing the foundation required for a highly connected, modern healthcare environment. The scope included large-scale structured cabling and data systems that enable everything from wireless connectivity and building automation to security, life-safety, and core network operations. Designed with a patient first mindset to both alleviate current capacity constraints and support future growth, the infrastructure ensures reliable, high-capacity connectivity across the hospital and its surrounding campus. The tower stands as a benchmark project—demonstrating our team’s ability to support mission-critical facilities and deliver lasting value through resilient, future-ready infrastructure.
Total area
530,000 sq. ft.
Location
Portland, OR
Estimated cost
4.6M
Owner
OHSU
Solutions

Reliable connectivity
Cochran offers seamlessly integrated security and communication solutions to support various industry verticals and industries. Paired with industry leaders in security technologies, Cochran delivers value through decades of proven operational excellence and exceptional customer service. Cochran deeply understands enterprise integration in the evolving demands of the industry and customers' needs. Cochran leverages a profound understanding of enterprise integration and customer needs to deliver scalable, customizable security solutions that enhance your protection. Our dedicated team of experts ensures optimal performance and functionality to safeguard your needs.
We are skilled in access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, situation management, and security operations centers. We also provide training and support throughout the life of your security systems.
Distributed antenna systems (DAS)
Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are the lifeline of modern buildings, ensuring robust connections to wireless service providers and emergency systems throughout even the most complex structures. Cochran's DAS Simplified brings this critical technology to life, transforming how people communicate and stay safe in hospitals, office towers, manufacturing plants, and beyond.
Access control
Our technicians are certified to install and support a wide range of access control platforms, including Lenel S2, Avigilon, Mercury, Genetec, and Brivo, ensuring robust security tailored to your facility's needs. We provide versatile solutions for authenticating personnel, utilizing key cards, PIN codes, biometrics, and mobile device authentication to secure your facilities and prevent unauthorized access. Whatever your project requirements, our team delivers access control systems that enhance safety and operational efficiency.
Millions of square feet of coverage
DAS Simplified can provide DAS services, equipment, and support from initial site survey to final testing for cellular and emergency responder radio communication systems. Our expertise makes installation as easy as pulling cable.
Integration
Our licensed, experienced professionals hold PE, GROL, iBwave and RCDD certifications, and can design for any size and shape of building. We guarantee our systems to function as specified and to meet or exceed all regulatory guidelines. Each project is designed for constructability and maximum ease of installation.
As the primary interface to the carriers, we’ll walk the design through the review process, facilitate customer/cellular carrier meetings, and coordinate delivery and installation of carrier-provided equipment.
As veteran subcontractors, we know the importance of construction-friendly procedures. We can provide pre-manufactured and tested components and deliver them to the site, labeled and paired with detailed, actionable construction documents, ready for installation. We provide system turn-up and commissioning, coordinating with the jobsite in advance of the scheduled certificate of occupancy. We don’t consider the job done until the building passes inspection.
We provide system turn-up, commissioning, and recertification after installation, coordinating with the jobsite in advance of the scheduled certificate of occupancy.
Troubleshooting
Whether it’s cell service in an office or police radio in a hospital, reduced downtime is essential. Our teams have completed work in nearly every type of building with all varieties of equipment. We’ll spot problems in existing systems, diagnose malfunctioning equipment and other issues, and recommend solutions.
Coverage Assessment
Using the latest equipment, our experienced field teams will verify coverage in any type of structure. Before designing a DAS for an existing building, we perform a comprehensive coverage assessment to provide our engineers with all the information needed to ensure a successful system design. Our technicians will test for weak signal levels and interference, identify areas that need to be reinforced with a DAS, and review building pathways for constructability planning. Finally, they will review potential locations for donor antennas, headend equipment, fiber infrastructure, and power.
System Management
We can manage and maintain the systems we commission, as well as those installed by others. Our team of trained field engineers provide support to property managers and building owners through continuously managed operation, onsite support, and preventative measures to maintain uptime. Our management interface allows for scheduled notification via email or SMS to maintenance staff or a contact of your choice. Our negotiated response times, event escalation, and access to replacement equipment help minimize system downtime.


