EL DORADO, Kan. — The Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital recently began a $3 million energy savings retrofit project, with Schneider Electric serving as general contractor and lead designer. The project is currently in the construction phase, with completion scheduled for April of 2013.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s College of Medicine is one step closer to adding a new feather to its cap when it announced the selection of a construction manager for its new Harrell Medical Education Building. The school awarded a $30.3 million contract to Florida firm Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI).
TULANE, La. — Though the public is always encouraged to stay off the streets during extreme weather events, many invariably don’t, and some end up needing to brave dangerous weather because of more pressing concerns, like severe injury or sickness. This necessity means another group of people doesn’t have the option to stay inside and keep dry, those who staff the hospitals people rely on in their time of need.
Keeping patients, families and staff cool for less
Events such as the 2010 fatal shootings at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and the theft of thousands of opioid pain relievers over a six-month period by a Minnesota hospital nurse — are examples of why security remains one of the biggest challenges faced by health care facility professionals.
PHILADELPHIA — The University City Science Center (UCSC) recently announced the construction of a new 11-story tower at 3737 Market Street in West Philadelphia, Pa. as part of a collaboration with Wexford Science + Technology, a private real estate investment and development company from Baltimore, Md Wexford Science + Technology specializes in working with nonprofit organizations like hospitals and universities, as well as private businesses. UCSC was established in 1963 and remains the largest urban research park in the nation.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the world of heavily regulated industries, companies often find themselves stuck between two less than appealing options: either stay completely within the broadest interpretation of regulations, possibly sacrificing cost-saving opportunities in the process, or chasing savings while exposing themselves to higher risk of government intervention. Some companies try to interpret regulations in the broadest way possible, attempting to gain an edge on their competitors, but most companies and even local government agencies tend to take a very conservative approach.
PALO ALTO, Calif.
Arizona State Forensic Hospital Delivers on Design and Treatment