NHSPS launches new Green Plan to reach net zero by 2040

NHSPS launches new Green Plan to reach net zero by 2040

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has unveiled its new Green Plan, a comprehensive three-year strategy aimed at reducing the environmental impact of NHS facilities and progressing towards a net zero carbon future by 2040. The initiative aligns with the broader NHS goals of creating smarter, greener, and more efficient healthcare facilities that enable excellent and sustainable…

Scripps Health Plans to Build New San Marcos Medical Center Campus

Scripps Health Plans to Build New San Marcos Medical Center Campus

The first phase of the project will be a comprehensive ambulatory facility, while the campus’ second phase will be an acute care hospital. Scripps Health announced it plans to move forward with the development of a new medical center campus in San Marcos. The Scripps San Marcos Medical Center campus will be located on a…

Reduce Occupant Burnout Through Facility Design

Reduce Occupant Burnout Through Facility Design

As facility managers renovate or build new facilities, implement these 5 design considerations that prevent stress. Burnout in healthcare, especially among physicians, nurses and care team members, has become a critical issue, affecting the well-being of healthcare professionals and the quality of patient care. The American Medical Association recently reported that while physician burnout has…

The contact center crossroads: Finding the right mix of humans and AI

The contact center crossroads: Finding the right mix of humans and AI

While it is increasingly clear that the contact center of the future is likely to be an AI-led environment, the pace at which companies will arrive at this future state is far less certain. Today’s leaders are faced with the difficult choice of just how far to go with their automation plans to retain the…

Stantec to design new BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo

Stantec to design new BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo

Stantec has been selected to design the new $289-million BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. The new cancer centre will bring radiation treatment closer to home for patients and families on central and north Vancouver Island. Preliminary site work will get underway this month. The design of the four-storey building will also focus…

The Ultimate Checklist for Springtime Facility Maintenance

The Ultimate Checklist for Springtime Facility Maintenance

Springtime is synonymous with starting fresh with cleaning and maintenance. It’s an important transition time to clean the slate for the facilities you manage, address issues caused by winter, and prepare for hotter months ahead. There are many things to consider as you prepare your facility for spring, inside and out. This article will help…