Project Management - October 2021
Resources Help Managers Make Case for Energy Efficiency Funding
Implementing robust energy efficiency plans across an organization requires buy-in from leadership
10/29/2021
Washington State To Add Behavioral Health Facility
Building will support clinical services ranging from medication management and psychotherapies to art neuromodulation treatments
10/29/2021
ADA Technical Bulletins Target Sinks, Dryers, Saunas
Material addresses specifications for clear floor space, knee and toe space, forward and side reach, height, and turning space
10/28/2021
Nevada Medical Center Expansion Breaks Ground
Project to include, acute care, ICU, emergency room; surgery department, radiology services, and increased emergency room capacity of 5-12 beds
10/28/2021
Delayed by COVID-19, New Hospital Breaks Ground
Replacement for existing hospital will feature 146 private rooms, 26 ICU beds and a 30-bed emergency department
10/27/2021
Critical Power Systems' Impact on National Electric Code
New research on plug load demand indicates need for code changes
10/27/2021
$64 Million Senior Living Facility Breaks Ground in Arizona
197,000-square-foot building will provide 147 studio, one- and two-bedroom independent, assisted living and memory care units
10/26/2021
New Guide Addresses Climate Change and Infrastructure
Report summarizes likely changes in various extreme meteorological and hydrological events and assesses vulnerabilities of infrastructure
10/25/2021
Cleveland Clinic Project Expands Outpatient Services
$1 million project will add 16 examination rooms and two procedural testing suites, with construction set to finish in January 2022
10/25/2021
University of Iowa Breaks Ground on New Campus
Campus will accommodate up to 48 beds, 21 emergency care rooms, 16 operating rooms, laboratories, a pharmacy, and advanced diagnostic imaging
10/22/2021
Allegheny Health Opens 160-Bed Hospital
345,000-square-foot hospital includes 24-bed emergency department, pediatric-capable rooms and dedicated pediatric hospitalists
10/21/2021
Indiana Medical Office Building Breaks Ground
9,372-square-foot facility is expected to house new providers, as well as two existing practices that will move to new location
10/21/2021
VA To Build New Hospital in Louisville
910,115-square-foot medical center will replace existing Robley Rex VA Medical Center
10/20/2021
University of Missouri Breaks Ground on New Children’s Hospital
New facility set to open in summer of 2024 on MU Health Care’s main hospital campus
10/19/2021
Guide Targets Patient Room Lighting, Energy Use
Lighting Research Center offers guidance for achieving effective, healthy lighting solutions while limiting energy use
10/18/2021
Indiana Hospital Expands Systems Service Area
With 622,000 square feet and 364 patient beds, IU Health Bloomington is larger than current facility
10/18/2021
Emergency Care Center Brings 24-Hour Care to Area
New facility features new exam rooms, trauma rooms, a full-service imaging center, and a laboratory
10/15/2021
GSA Lays Out Facility Resilience Guidance
Plan outlines actions that can help healthcare facilities adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise
10/14/2021
New Florida Hospital To Serve Growing Community
Between 2010 and 2019, county’s population increased by 20 percent and by 2026 is expected to grow by an additional 7 percent
10/14/2021
Renovation Combines Design Trends With Sensory Experiences
Senior center phased in renovation over six years
10/13/2021
Louisiana Medical Center Adds Cancer Institute
Facility will include more than 80,000 square feet and provide access to medical and surgical oncology practices, and advanced imaging and diagnostics for treatment
10/13/2021
Former Macy's To Be Repurposed as Healthcare Facility
Connected to a mall, the location makes it a convenient location for patients
10/12/2021
2 Keys To Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals
As many as 1 million people fall in hospitals every year
10/11/2021
New Hospital To Feature Patient-centric Layout
Focus also includes outpatient services using remote technologies
10/11/2021
Hospital Expands with Nine-Story Tower
Existing hospital will remain fully operational during construction, and once new building is completed, old building will be demolished
10/8/2021
What’s Trending in Long-term Care Facility Design?
From on-site amenities to outdoor elements, these trends impact senior care facilities
10/7/2021
Penn State Opens Newest Hospital
300,000-square-foot hospital includes 110 private inpatient beds, emergency department, and imaging and lab services
10/7/2021
Virginia Hospital Completes Garage, Starts Six-Story Tower
Building will blend New 245,000-square-foot outpatient pavilion will house physical therapy examination and treatment rooms, radiology and imaging suites, clinics for examinations and six operating roomsinto surrounding community
10/5/2021
Six-Story Tower Will Expand Hospital’s Services
Expanded cancer space will be 15,000 square feet and feature 16 exam rooms and 20 infusion bays
10/5/2021
New Modern Facility to Incorporate Cutting-Edge Design
Building will blend into surrounding community
10/4/2021
Mayo Clinic To Add Eight-Story Hilton Hotel
Construction on $70 million project is scheduled to begin in 2022, with completion slated for early 2024
10/4/2021
$1 Billion in Federal Funds Support Upgrades to Health Centers
Health centers will use funds for capital needs, including constructing new facilities and renovating and expanding existing facilities
10/1/2021
Healthcare Facilities Resilience Topic of New ASHE Report
Resource offers guidance when designing and renovating spaces to address current pandemic and increase future resilience
10/1/2021
San Francisco Hospital Incorporates Health and Wellness into New Design
Facility used flexibility, lighting and contemporary design techniques to achieve goals
10/1/2021
