Putnam County Hospital is moving along in its construction upgrades on the original 120,000 square-foot building, which was built in the late 1970s. Crews with Weddle Brothers Construction Company have been removing the 80,000 bricks and will eventually replace windows and the roof for more energy efficiency. The project is also part of the US Department of EnergySmart Hospital initiative to help new and existing hospitals reduce energy consumption and operating costs. The project is slated to be completed by the end of the year.