ANN ARBOR, Mich. — C.S. Mott Children’s and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospitals at the University of Michigan have made KPMG’s top 100 most innovative and inspiring infrastructure projects in the world.
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USAI Lighting introduces the BeveLED 2.0, a light source, which achieves more than 2000 delivered lumens from 33 watts, according to the company. With its color consistency, the system also comes in 16-watt and 24-watt options. It features optics ranging up to 80 degrees without compromising color, size or illumination. Its color rendering index options include 42-watt fluorescents for standard lighting and energy efficiency. With 50,000 hours minimum LED lifespan, the system is available in a range of apertures, trims, and housing styles for various applications.
Craig Greene recently joined Lydig as the firm’s director of special projects. Greene has done many projects with Virginia Mason Medical Center, the Seattle Caner Care Alliance, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, bringing much health care experience to the company. An advisory board member for Lean Construction Institute’s Cascadia Chapter, Greene also worked at Harborview Medical Center and the Benaroya Research Institute.
Ideal for health care facilities, the LEED-friendly AmeriPod bathroom pods provide cost efficient alternatives for traditional bathroom construction building, according to the company. The pod units are available as welded 18-gauge metal framing systems for strength and rigidity. AmeriPod also uses high performance waterproofing and tilling products for flawless finishes, according to the company.
AirClean System’s Glycinex neutralizer helps decrease potential vapor exposure hazards from moving and disposing high levels of disinfectants. Specifically developed for post-use neutralization of aldehyde-based chemicals, it works to ensure rapid, non-reversible reactions by means of buffing to create a stable and neutral pH balance within the environment, according to the company.
Ingersoll Rand introduced its stainless steel Steelcraft LS-Series doors and FS-Series frames, which offer effective performance even in harsh environments such as laboratories, according to the company. Steelcraft stainless-steel doors and frames, and internal components, are fabricated from 100 percent stainless steel, never clad, to ensure there is no contamination from dissimilar metals that could result in galvanic corrosion. Its stainless-steel products are available in both standard sizes as well as customized sizes to fit various applications.
Pilkington Profilit Hurricane LT from Technical Glass Products is a heat-strengthened and filmed cast glass channel, designed for applications 30 feet or higher above ground level. The impact-resistant glass system provides protection against strong winds and windborne debris, according to the company. The system can be installed in horizontal and vertical applications, and is offered in dual-glazed for exterior applications.
Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell launched its VLC-400 Aspirating Detector, which is designed to sense and verify the slightest trace of smoke within hospitals or nursing homes, according to the company. The system connects directly to the fire alarm and emergency communications signaling circuit. Designed for small-sized to medium-sized areas, its air sampling technology provides an early smoke warning. With no additional modules or programming required, the VLC-400 features a dual-stage filter, which keeps internal optical surfaces clean.
Edgeco’s laundry hamper can hold and transport soiled linens, diapers, sheets, towels and gowns. It is ideal for use in hospitals and nursing homes with its hands-free, no-contact access design, which allows users to open the hamper with a foot pedal. The lid snaps shut when not in use, trapping odors inside. Full bag liners are removed through the hamper’s side door rather than at the top to reduce heavy lifting. Measuring 35 inches high, the hamper comes in many different colors, including, but not limited to, pink, blue, yellow, green, and orange.
PROMOTION — Lux and stylish, the Ascent II recliner puts a new twist on serious medical seating. The curved top-line of the seat back offers additional head room while the “wing-back” design adds style and customization options for designers. Standard features such as swing-away arms and a removable seat, aid in meeting infection control goals. Available in both Manual and Power recline, the Ascent II is optimal for patient rooms, oncology, infusion therapies, dialysis, pre/post op and other treatment needs.
