Work begins on La Petite Maison sur Laprairie

Work begins on La Petite Maison sur Laprairie

Construction is underway on La Petite Maison sur Laprairie in Montreal. The hub will help solve the crisis of affordable community workspace in the Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood. The 19,500-square-foot centre will open in summer 2026, with a community thrift store, a drop-in daycare centre that will support 200 low-income families, a solidarity grocery store, a community…

Unlocking Long-Term Savings, Efficiency Through Smart Waste Practices

Unlocking Long-Term Savings, Efficiency Through Smart Waste Practices

As sustainability becomes a vital component of facilities management, it’s essential to view waste management strategies not just as a responsibility but as a valuable pathway to achieving immediate cost savings and long-term operational efficiency. By transforming waste practices from reactive measures to proactive investments, facilities managers can significantly enhance their operational performance, create a…

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health Officially Opens

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health Officially Opens

It is the first freestanding, full-service hospital to be constructed in Washington, D.C., in over 25 years. Mayor Muriel Bowser, alongside Universal Health Services (UHS), George Washington University Hospital and the design and construction team, announced the grand opening of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, the first freestanding, full-service hospital to be constructed…

Design Plays a Role in the Future of Healthcare

Design Plays a Role in the Future of Healthcare

With no healthcare facilities popping up, designers need to create spaces that will stand the test of time. Planning new healthcare buildings is a massive undertaking. Everyone needs to join the project with the same goal in mind: creating the best facility to care for future patients. With so many elements to consider, planning for…

Kaiser Permanente Announces New Hospital Tower at Sunnyside Medical Center

Kaiser Permanente Announces New Hospital Tower at Sunnyside Medical Center

It plans to open this new facility on the campus in 2029. Kaiser Permanente is enhancing its Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Oregon, with a new, state-of-the-art hospital tower. It plans to open the new facility on its Sunnyside Medical Center campus in 2029. Construction of the new facility will begin in early 2026, with…

Designing Healthcare Facilities for Pediatric and Geriatric Populations

Designing Healthcare Facilities for Pediatric and Geriatric Populations

Understanding the nuanced needs of both age groups is essential to creating supportive multi-generational environments. The physical spaces in which primary healthcare is delivered matter and have the potential to affect patient outcomes, according to the National Institutes of Health. Thoughtfully designed healthcare environments can reduce stress, improve safety and enhance the overall experience for…