Design Plans Unveiled for New Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital

Design Plans Unveiled for New Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital

The new hospital will be a 14-floor, 737,000 square-foot facility in Billings, Montana. Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital has unveiled the latest design plans for the new Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana. The new hospital will be a 14-floor, 737,000 square-foot facility located on the Intermountain St. Vincent campus just east…

A high-efficiency marvel in Montreal     

A high-efficiency marvel in Montreal     

A newly constructed 29-storey rental building in the Montreal suburb of Terrebonne is expected to become the first Canadian rental housing complex to earn both LEED and Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) certification, while also adhering to the criteria set out in the WELL Building Standard. The 219-unit apartment complex, known as Le Symbio Habitat, opened…

Odenak breaks ground in Ottawa

Odenak breaks ground in Ottawa

Dream, and its partner Multifaith Housing Initiative, held a ground-breaking event on November 15, 2024, to mark the start of construction on Odenak in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats. Named after the Algonquin Anishinàbe word for “community”, Odenak represents the importance of connecting people and creating community. The name was revealed at the ground-breaking ceremony, which was…

TSA Expects Record-Breaking Crowds for Thanksgiving, Offers Travel Tips

TSA Expects Record-Breaking Crowds for Thanksgiving, Offers Travel Tips

Whether you work at an airport or plan to fly around Turkey Day, be prepared for what the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to be the “busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record.” Passenger volumes at airports have reached historic highs in 2024, with an increase of 17% since 2022. The TSA projects it will screen…

Pre-Construction Strategies for Successful Facilities Projects

Pre-Construction Strategies for Successful Facilities Projects

Savvy decisions can help facilities meet long-term goals by creating consistency and eliminating waste. The pre-construction phase of a new healthcare facility project is an opportune time for facility managers to make strategic decisions that will save time and money while setting up the organization for long-term success. Savvy decisions can help facilities meet long-term…

Construction leaders call on feds to address issues

Construction leaders call on feds to address issues

A strong and healthy construction sector is the key to a solid Canadian economy. But outdated procurement strategies, labour shortages, and lack of adequate investment are preventing the industry from realizing its full potential, according to the Canadian Construction Association (CCA). On Nov. 19, construction leaders from across the country will be on Parliament Hill…