Focus: New construction

Upper floors of St. Louis healthcare facility coming under scrutiny

BJC HealthCare’s new building is still under construction


The St. Louis building commissioner says it appears the top floors of the north tower of BJC HealthCare’s new building under construction are “buckling,”  according to an article on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website.

He is asking the engineer in charge to verify that the floors were built correctly, the article said. An occupancy permit will not be issued until the engineer is able to verify that the flooring system was built according to the plans.

The severity of the issue — and whether the problem is related to the design or construction — is not known.

“We continue to meet with city inspectors and can state with certainty that the floors have not buckled and that the building is structurally sound,” said Lance Cage, managing principal with HOK.

Read the article.

 

 



September 11, 2017


Topic Area: Construction


Recent Posts

Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration

The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.


Amae Health Expands to New York City

This expansion brings its integrated care model to serve individuals with complex mental health conditions.


Hospital for Special Surgery Opens Two New Facilities in New Jersey

The two facilities are a full-service outpatient center and a surgery center.


Should We Be Testing Toilet Water in Patient Restrooms?

Research suggests transmission of Legionella pneumophila through toilet flushing should be considered when investigating a Legionnaires’ disease case.


Healthcare Union Petitions for Increased Staff Safety at HCA Florida Hospitals

The petition follows a recent nurse assault and 160 calls to law enforcement this year at one hospital alone.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.