People in the News – September/October 2009
A/E/C Martin Gilliat was appointed to principal of Cannon Design, an international architectural firm. He will be responsible for helping…
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Reduced Costs Create Opportunities in Recession
Even though the economy has forced many hospitals and health systems to delay or cancel capital projects, there is still a bright spot on the horizon — reduced costs. Commodities, materials and land have all seen a recent and fairly dramatic drop in prices.
Tips for Choosing Facility Management
In the current economic climate, healthcare administrators are looking for ways to cut costs and increase efficiencies. One of the…
The Case for Carpet
When people think of areas for recovery after medical treatment they often envision a comfortable, calm and quite recuperation area….
Hospitals Explore Cool Roofs
Ed McGatha, facilities director of the Children’s Medical Center of Daytona, had a unique opportunity when it came time to select roofing materials for the organization’s new outpatient care center in Springboro, Ohio. He and his team wanted to choose materials that would improve the patient experience at the clinic while laying the groundwork to meet LEED certification.