Ground Broken on New El Paso VA Health Care Center

Ground Broken on New El Paso VA Health Care Center

The healthcare facility is anticipated to be completed in 2028. The design-build team of Clark Construction Group and the SmithGroup + HKS Joint Venture celebrated the groundbreaking of the new El Paso VA Health Care Center in Fort Bliss, Texas. The design-build team joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army…

Making the Case Against Disinfection Overkill in Facilities

Making the Case Against Disinfection Overkill in Facilities

Antimicrobial resistance, also known as AMR, is an emerging global health crisis that threatens to undermine decades of medical progress. Defined as the ability of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi to resist the effects of drugs that once successfully treated them, AMR can lead to prolonged illness, higher medical costs, and increased mortality. While…

Going all in: Why employee ‘will’ can make or break transformations

Going all in: Why employee ‘will’ can make or break transformations

Lasting performance improvements that establish a competitive advantage: What organization doesn’t want that? For a company undergoing transformation, cultivating employee “will” to change the way it operates is critical for success. Organizations that focus on generating this will, along with building critical skills, executing with rigor, and setting a holistic aspiration, are far more likely…

Managing signage for your facility

Managing signage for your facility

Maintaining your property means including signage as part of your indoor and outdoor maintenance strategy. Making it clear and easy for people to get where they are going avoids frustration, lost visitors, and a negative experience in your building. Wayfinding Wayfinding signs make finding a way around your building easy and expedient. Be sure that…

Cultural hub retrofit planned for Sudbury’s City Hall

Cultural hub retrofit planned for Sudbury’s City Hall

Municipal office spaces at Greater Sudbury’s City Hall will transform into the green and inclusive home of a cultural hub at Tom Davies Square after an investment of more than $25 million from the federal government. Federal funds come from the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (GICB) and the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)….

Coming Clean: What You Need to Know to Hire an Exterior Power Washing Service

Coming Clean: What You Need to Know to Hire an Exterior Power Washing Service

When singer Amy Grant made the comment, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression,” she was emphasizing the fact that, in as little as seven seconds, the human brain can make all kinds of subtle assumptions. While the common expression is primarily used to describe how humans present themselves at first-time…

Renovations Boost NBA’s Hawks’ Stadium

Renovations Boost NBA’s Hawks’ Stadium

Anyone who has looked at Google Maps can tell you the monumental role stadiums and sports arenas play in a city’s landscape. Like beacons or behemoths, these large structures can be seen from miles above the earth. Not only do they house professional sports teams, but they also provide a backdrop for entertainment options aplenty…

Texas HHSC Breaks Ground on New Terrell State Hospital

Texas HHSC Breaks Ground on New Terrell State Hospital

  Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of a new Terrell State Hospital building that will provide inpatient psychiatric care to North Texans. HHSC held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction of the 415,000-square-foot replacement hospital. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature…

9 Steps to a Successful Healthcare Capital Project

9 Steps to a Successful Healthcare Capital Project

Navigating the future of the healthcare industry can be challenging, but prioritizing these key drivers for healthcare capital projects can help senior leaders make future-proof choices. In the healthcare sector, advancements in technology and shifts in patient needs are constant. The challenge lies in developing facilities that are both forward-thinking and cost-effective. With the understanding…