Florida Medical Center Expansion, Renovation Moves Forward

FT. MYERS, Fla. — Lee Memorial Health System in Ft. Myers is will soon begin work on a significant expansion and renovation of the Gulf Coast Medical Center, also located in Fort Myers. System officials recently signed a contract with the joint venture of global construction firm Skanska and Gates Construction of Bonita Springs, Fla., to complete the $200 million construction portion of the project.

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Mac Hines

Architectural products manufacturer, Kane Innovations Inc., based in Pennsylvania, has hired Mac Hines as vice president of sales for all Kane Innovations brands. In this role he will oversee all sales and marketing activity for Sterling Dula Railings, Kane Security Screens, Kane Detention and Kane Fabrications. Hines is a building materials veteran and brings 23 years of sales and marketing experience to the team.

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Glass Screens

Carvart Contract has introduced full-height architectural glassScreens, which can better reflect daylight. The new line comes in opaque and translucent colors, patterns, gradients and wood/textile effects. The palette includes 27 back-painted colors, 24 metal frame colors and over 50 options of laminated aesthetics. In the glassBoards edition, surfaces can be writeable or projectable. The 3/8-inch and ½-inch thick, tempered safety glass can block sound and provide privacy as room dividers, stand-alone panels and workstations.

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