Iredell Memorial Hospital to Break Ground on New Expansion

Iredell Memorial Hospital to Break Ground on New Expansion

  The expansion will increase the size of both the emergency department and critical care unit. Iredell Health System will soon begin the first phase of its expansion at Iredell Memorial Hospital, increasing the size of both the emergency department and the critical care unit. Iredell Health System plans to expand the emergency department (ED)…

How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities

How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities

  From laying out plans to actively drilling, fire safety drills are critical to preventing real harm. Safety drills matter to healthcare facilities since they not only house critical healthcare personnel, but potentially vulnerable patients. These patients may not be able to move on their own during a crisis situation or could injure themselves by…

B.C. to pilot digital permit process in 2024

B.C. to pilot digital permit process in 2024

  The Government of British Columbia is investing in digital permitting and the construction industry to make the process quicker and more collaborative. “Faster approvals and builds will unlock more homes for British Columbians sooner, easing some of the pressure on our strained housing market,” said Ravi Kahlon, minister of housing. The Ministry of Housing, with…

Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

Less paperwork for dual LEED and WELL applicants

  A new agreement means less paperwork for applicants pursuing LEED and WELL certification for the same building. The Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) have introduced a streamlined process for submitting documentation. “It builds upon our shared commitment to driving positive health outcomes across the built environment,” says…

Are Your Facilities Ready for a Pest-Packed Season Ahead?

Are Your Facilities Ready for a Pest-Packed Season Ahead?

    The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its bi-annual Bug Barometer, which forecasts what Americans can expect from pest populations in their respective regions across the U.S. this spring and summer based on weather patterns, long-term forecasts, and pest biology. Due to the erratic weather experienced across the U.S. this winter and warm and wet…