Two Canadian Hospitals Achieve LEED Status
TORONTO, Ontario — Two projects from PCL Constructors Canada have achieved LEED Silver certification through the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
March 13, 2015
Beaumont Begins New Proton Therapy Center
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Construction has begun on a new Proton Therapy Center at Beaumont Hospital’s Cancer Institute in Royal Oak. Proton therapy is a newer, high-tech alternative to treating certain cancers.
North Ottawa Campaigns to Fund Renovation
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Lakeshore-based North Ottawa Community Health System (NOCHS) announced on March 5 a $2.5 million capital campaign to fund construction of a 15,500-square-foot project that includes an addition and renovation of its existing emergency room.
The project being funded by the “Pulse” capital campaign aims to achieve a triple bottom line: better, more efficient care for true emergencies; improved population health for the community; and provide more affordable care.
Florida Hospital Begins Construction Expansion
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will begin construction this year on a $78 million expansion that will nearly double the size of patient rooms, operating rooms and emergency rooms.
“Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel was originally designed with the ability to grow with the needs of the community,” said Chief Medical Officer Robert Rosequist in a statement. “Since opening less than three years ago, the hospital has experienced extremely high volumes of patients seeking care.”
TJ Morley
Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) announced the promotion of TJ Morley as design practice team leader. Morley has more than 25 years experience in award-winning design. As design practice leader, Morley will support design within the firm and also continue to serve clients on projects. Throughout his more than 20 years with EUA, Morley has demonstrated diverse experience as an architect, manager and lead design architect.
Storage Bin
Akro-Mils, is expanding its line of industry-leading AkroBins with the addition of the new bin model 30237. The new bin can be used back to back as a two-bin Kanban solution on 18-inch deep shelves. With the addition of the 30237 bin, AkroBins are now available in 15 sizes and a variety of colors. The industry standard for plastic hanging and stacking storage bins, AkroBins ]help control inventories, shorten assembly times and minimize parts handling. Molded of industrial-grade polymers, the bins are resistant to weak acids and alkalis.