Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to Build Nonprofit Hospital in Lake Hallie
The facility is projected to open in fall 2027. The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative is building a full-service, independent, locally governed, nonprofit hospital in Lake Hallie, with a goal to open in fall 2027. The decision came after exhaustive research to...
The importance of managing the humidity in your building
Maintaining building humidity levels is vital to the performance of your building, but it is often overlooked as part of a comprehensive maintenance plan. Experts recommend that humidity levels be kept between 40 and 60 per cent for optimal performance, but...
Building a Data-Driven Culture: Four Key Elements
Thanks to the deafening buzz around data science and AI, enterprise leaders no longer doubt the transformative potential of this powerful duo. Yet, a striking statistic reveals a bigger leadership challenge: More than 57% of companies struggle to build a data-driven...
Toolkit supports mental health in the workplace
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a free toolkit to help organizations create a psychologically safe environment for mental health at work. The online resource includes informative videos, practical checklists, infographics,...
Healthcare facilities launch nature-based programs
While a walk in the woods can boost mental health and emotional well-being, forest bathing isn’t always feasible for more vulnerable populations that could positively benefit from such experiences. Specifically in healthcare facilities, where sterile aesthetics...
This Winter, Protect Your Facilities from an Influx of Pests
The start of a new year brings new resolutions—but for pests, the goal remains the same: finding warmth, shelter, and food inside homes and other buildings. With colder weather in full swing, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is urging homeowners and...
Current Trends in Healthcare Architecture
Key trends include balancing flexible spaces with patient comfort and healing. The overall design of healthcare facilities plays a major role in supporting the physical and emotional recovery of patients while also enhancing the efficiency of care delivery. Over time,...
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Announces Expansion Project
This multi-phase project is scheduled to begin in early 2025. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is embarking on a groundbreaking expansion designed to meet growing critical care needs and position the hospital as a destination for complex, specialized care. This multi-phase...
Power Reliability: NFPA Electrical Cycle of Safety
Ensuring facilities meet current codes and standards can establish a holistic level of electrical resilience. When the most tragic events happen, healthcare facilities are called on to treat injured individuals and help society begin to return to normalcy. People have...
Rural School Districts Struggle with Maintenance Financing
While big-city districts’ battle with deferred maintenance garner big headlines, rural district’s face similar challenges.   January 22, 2025 K-12 schools in major metropolitan areas continue struggling to find enough funds to inspect, repair and maintain their...