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Rendering aerial view of the new eight-story tower.

The new eight-story tower at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano will expand the current hospital’s capacity for short-term intensive care for injuries, severe illnesses and patients in critical condition.

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$343 Million Investment to Address a Texan County’s Critical Health Needs

November 13, 2024 HCO News Staff

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano has completed a six-story parking garage and announced construction on a new, eight-story tower.

Stantec will support Geisinger's facilities administration, business strategy and development, and leadership teams. Photo Credit: Stantec

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Geisinger Tabs Stantec for Systemwide Plan Design

May 6, 2019 HCO News Staff

Geisinger, a nationally recognized health services organization, has selected Stantec to lead the design of a systemwide masterplan encompassing all inpatient and outpatient facilities spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The forthcoming Piedmont Atlanta Tower will accommodate the Piedmont Heart Institute, a top destination for cardiovascular care. Photo Credit: Scott Wang Photography

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Piedmont Atlanta Tower Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony

April 8, 2019 HCO News Staff

The framing of the 16-story Piedmont Atlanta Tower structure has officially reached completion, while remaining on-budget and on-schedule to open in late summer 2020.

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Big Data Revolutionizes Healthcare Construction

October 9, 2018 HCO News Staff

The Internet of Things (IoT) produces intelligence we can act on. With the ability to streamline everyday processes, IoT has the potential to transform the way we design, commission, fund, and build projects across all sectors.

NCH selected Cannon Design of Boston to build a hospital that can withstand even the most severe weather events, including hurricanes. Photo Credit: Cannon Design.

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Q&A: New Nantucket Hospital Ready to Weather Storms

August 29, 2018 HCO News Staff

Situated 30 miles at sea in a facility nearly 60 years old, Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH) has been serving its island community for over 100 years, with the facility being the only healthcare option for its 11,000 permanent residents as well as 60,000 seasonal residents.

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Thomas Miranda

August 3, 2018 HCO News

EW Howell Construction Group, a leading education, retail, cultural and healthcare builders, has announced the expansion of its Healthcare Division with the addition of Thomas Miranda, AIA, who joins as project executive.

ZipWall President and Founder Jeff Whittemore helps out with a renovation at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Photo Credit: Brian Diescher, Brian Diescher Photography

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Dust & Healthcare Don’t Mix: Providing Construction Contractors with Dust Protection

July 16, 2018 HCO News

Contractors who work on renovation and remodeling projects in hospitals and healthcare facilities face special challenges when it comes to dust control, and the stakes are high.

In 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updated emergency management requirements for 17 providers and suppliers of healthcare, including hospitals, long-term care, home health and outpatient services. Photo Courtesy: Medxcel

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Medxcel Emphasizes Tornado Preparedness in Healthcare

June 18, 2018 HCO News Staff

Hospitals are commonly regarded as a safe place among patients and caregivers, where services never cease, and staff is continuously effective — but what happens when disaster strikes?