Sustainable Operations - September 2021
Forum Targets Healthcare-Higher Education Synergy
Topics included green revolving funds and financing, renewables procurement, goal setting and collaboration on energy efficiency, and building operations during the pandemic
9/30/2021
Tampa Hospital Launches Largest Master Facility Plan
Plan will have impact of more than $967 million and create more than 5,952 jobs
9/30/2021
Why Don’t More Facilities Install Lighting Controls?
How facility managers can overcome obstacles and incorporate lighting control systems in their hospitals
9/29/2021
Illinois Hospital To Open Cardiovascular Institute
167,000-square-foot complex will house six new dedicated operating rooms and nine new labs for multiple cardiovascular needs
9/29/2021
Distinct Construction Project Must Complement Existing Campus
New facility also adds urban park and parking garage
9/28/2021
UC Health Expands Emergency Department
Cincinnati facility is also renovating its existing 30-year-old emergency department
9/27/2021
3 Tips for Designing Welcoming Healthcare Spaces
Healthcare design contributes to patient comfort and safety, as well as staff morale and productivity
9/24/2021
Senior Living Community Requires Luxury Facility Amenities
Security features include IP cameras, electronic visitor management and access-controlled garage
9/24/2021
3D Printed Walls Promise Efficiency in Construction
Walls can be printed with integrated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC services, reducing labor-intensive interior finishing process
9/23/2021
New Construction Projects Expand Austin’s Healthcare Market
Women’s Center four-story vertical expansion project will consist of 166,369-square-foot addition
9/22/2021
What Products Should Be In a Networked Lighting Control System?
Lighting control systems continue to advance, giving facility managers many options to consider
9/21/2021
$60 Million Gift To Fund New Cancer Center
Donation will support construction of modern, state-of-the-art cancer hospital at the Mount Sinai Hospital campus in New York City
9/21/2021
How Do Light Levels Affect Patient Health and Recovery?
Hospitalized patients often suffer from sleep deprivation due to environmental noise and interruptions from staff
9/21/2021
As New Colorado Hospital Opens, Current Facility Shifts Focus
New $26 million hospital began construction in 2019 but encountered building delays due to COVID-19
9/20/2021
Florida Hospital Campus Prepares for Fall Opening
65-acre campus will include a 365,000-square-foot, five-story hospital with 110 private patient suites, a 28-bed emergency department
9/17/2021
Case Study: Canopy Skylight Welcomes Visitors To Cancer Center
anodized aluminum canopy is expected to last 40 years
9/15/2021
What Are the Benefits of Installing Lighting Controls?
If hospitals are going to implement lighting controls, there is an ideal time to do it
9/13/2021
New York’s First Children’s Specialty Hospital Breaks Ground
Hospital will provide diagnosis, clinical assessment, crisis evaluation, and evidence-based treatment for issues related to complex conditions
9/9/2021
Florida Hospital Begins $10 Million Renovation
When complete in summer, 2022, emergency department will expand number of patient care areas to 18
9/9/2021
Baltimore Medical Center Begins Construction on Towson Campus
The estimated cost of the project is $166 million
9/7/2021
University of Iowa Gets Approval for New Hospital
Facility in North Liberty slated to cost $230 million
9/3/2021
Cherokee Tribal Council Investing $110 Million in Health Centers
Two new facilities to be located on Qualla Boundary in Cherokee County
9/3/2021
New York Hospital System Receives $17 Million for Upgrades
Renovations on NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island will begin in summer 2022
9/2/2021
