Work begins on new hospital in Prince Edward County
Construction is underway to build the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in Picton, Ontario. Crews broke ground on August 1, after years of advocacy and planning. More people in the Bay of Quinte region will be able to access new and improved equipment and...Teams shortlisted for Richmond Hospital Phase 2
The Government of British Columbia announced the shortlist of teams for Phase 2 of the Richmond Hospital redevelopment project. The three shortlisted teams are: Bird Design-Build Construction Inc., Stantec Architecture Ltd., AtkinsRéalis Major Projects Inc., and...
KAI Designs and Builds New Urban League Senior Living Center in St. Louis
The $10 million project offers 44 resident units and a community room, among other amenities. KAI joined a diverse crowd of residents, public officials, contractors, clergy and business partners to celebrate the grand opening of the Urban League Senior Living Center...
Designing Healthcare Facilities with Communities in Mind
Designers are leaning on community engagement to better design new facilities. New buildings can have a detrimental effect on communities, driving out longtime members due to price inflation and other factors. However, when a healthcare facility is added to a...
Mastering the art of project schedule: Expert insights on design and construction
Starting a build project can be intimidating, even if you’ve had experience with it before. There are so many factors that go into a successful project. We sat down with two experts in the design field, Ron Dick (Founding Partner and Architect) and Mike Niezer (COO...
Ready for the revolution
Facilities, property, and workplace management software provider, Service Works Global (SWG) has partnered with FMJ to discover how FMs are using technology. Hazel Bedson, Director, Service Works Global surveys the results Like so many other industries, facilities...
Sunrise Senior Living Announces Opening of Lonsdale Square Community
The 82.019-square-foot, six-story community offers many different amenities for its residents. Sunrise Senior Living announced the opening of its newest community, Sunrise at Lonsdale Square. Building on more than forty years of excellence in long-term care, Sunrise...
How To ESKAPE the Threat of Pathogens on Surfaces
Environmental service technicians play an essential role in preventing hospital acquired infections. Globally, a group of pathogens — Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter...
Alberta invests in trade interest at Telus Spark
The Alberta government is investing almost $900,000 in funding to the Telus Spark Science Centre in Calgary. The funding will help create a series of exploration spaces designed to encourage young people to pursue a career in the trades. The spaces will educate youth...
GSA Seeks Innovative Green Tech to Test in Federal Buildings
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced a new request for information (RFI) focused on enabling energy efficiency and decarbonization in commercial buildings, contributing to a more efficient...