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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
6 Breakthrough Strategies to Improve Project Efficiency
Many planned projects either fail or blow the budget due to poor decision making. Here are some steps to change that. Every institutional and commercial facility executive has lived this nightmare: a highly anticipated project that starts with the best intentions but...
Vera Whole Health Opens Fifth Atlanta Area Care Center
The new East Point location further expands Vera Whole Health’s footprint in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Vera Whole Health, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, announced the opening of its fifth advanced primary care center in...
What Modern Architectural Trends Shape Healthcare Facilities Design
The average U.S. building is over 50 years old, but people are expecting more modern design when it comes to their healthcare facility. The healthcare industry has drastically changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago. More areas of the country are...
New Victoria ferry terminal hits milestone
Phase 1 work at the Victoria Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project is complete, marking a significant step toward the construction of a new, state-of-the-art pre-clearance terminal building in the inner harbour. Phase 1 work began in March 2024 and included...