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- [Layton Opens New Tampa Office in Heart of Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/layton-opens-new-tampa-office-in-heart-of-florida/): Over 3.5 inches of rain fell across Hillsborough County. The stray bands from approaching hurricane Isaias didn’t stop Layton Construction from celebrating the opening of its new Tampa, Florida office located in the Corporate Center at International Plaza. In the true spirit of Florida, as drizzles turned to downpours, the Layton office was filled with
- [HKS Strengthens Healthcare Leadership in South Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/hks-strengthens-healthcare-leadership-in-south-florida/): HKS has promoted Maria Rios to principal and health studio practice leader. Based in Miami, Florida, she has 18 years of experience and a deep understanding of the region’s healthcare landscape. In her expanded role, Rios will help shape HKS’s Health practice in Miami, strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities and translating healthcare goals into high-performing
- [Applicants Sought for 2030 FGI Code Revision Cycle](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/applicants-sought-for-2030-fgi-code-revision-cycle/): FGI is accepting applications from professionals interested in contributing to the development of the 2030 FGI Codes for Planning and Design of hospitals, outpatient settings, and residential care and support settings. Following the closing of the application window (end of the day on Nov. 22), the Steering Committee of the 2030 FGI Code Revision Committee
- [The Art of Balance](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/the-art-of-balance/): Designing mechanical systems for resilient, sustainable healthcare By: Kevin McNutt Around the nation, aging infrastructure, shrinking operating margins and growing demand are requiring hospital executives and facility leaders to explore solutions to deliver safe, cost-effective care. As they pursue resilient and sustainable strategies to support growth and manage costs, they walk a fine line. Successfully
- [Rob Hennes Joins Gresham Smith to Lead Healthcare Strategic Consulting Practice](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/rob-hennes-joins-gresham-smith-to-lead-healthcare-strategic-consulting-practice/): Rob Hennes has joined Gresham Smith as vice president and will lead its Healthcare Strategic Consulting practice. He has more than 15 years of experience guiding health systems, physician enterprises and investors through complex strategic, financial and operational decisions. Hennes brings a proven ability to translate market dynamics and clinical priorities into strategies that drive
- [Frampton Construction Hires Meghan Faulkner as Healthcare Project Executive](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/frampton-construction-hires-meghan-faulkner-as-healthcare-project-executive/): Frampton Construction hired Meghan Faulkner as project executive, focusing on healthcare projects. She has more than 20 years of healthcare experience spanning strategy execution, program management, planning, construction and business development. She’s delivered major healthcare projects across the Carolinas and Florida, including a heart and vascular tower for Roper Hospital in Charleston and the Novant
- [Rob Masters Elevated to Director of Health Planning at CannonDesign](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/rob-masters-elevated-to-director-of-health-planning-at-cannondesign/): Rob Masters, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, CLGB, LEED AP, has been promoted to director of health planning at CannonDesign. He will oversee the recruitment and development of top-tier planning talent while contributing to national healthcare design discourse. He will also continue to advance the industry through published work and advocacy. A recognized thought leader and subject
- [JLG Architects’ Marissa Arroyo Earns Certification for Healthcare Interior Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/jlg-architects-marissa-arroyo-earns-certification-for-healthcare-interior-design/): JLG Architects’ Marissa Arroyo, interior designer III, earned Certified Healthcare Interior Designer certification from the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers. She is one of only two CHID certificate holders in North Dakota. CHID requires exhaustive study and testing across clinical workflows, life safety codes, materials performance and patient-centered healing environments. According to AAHID, the
- [Construction Begins on AWSOM Whole Health Campus in Arkansas](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/construction-begins-on-awsom-whole-health-campus-in-arkansas/): The Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy celebrated the groundbreaking of a new healthcare campus in Bentonville, Arkansas. The more than 120-acre campus will bring specialty care, whole-person health and community together in an environment shaped by nature, art and Evidence-Based Design. The name for the campus was also announced — AWSOM Whole Health Campus.
- [Hoag Hospital’s $1B Campus Introduces New Model for Specialized Care in Orange County](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/hoag-hospitals-1b-campus-introduces-new-model-for-specialized-care-in-orange-county/): Hoag Hospital Irvine’s Sun Family Campus has opened. The major expansion brings specialized hospitals, outpatient facilities, advanced surgical services and clinical programs together on one integrated campus in Irvine, California. The design draws inspiration from the city of Irvine’s mid-century masterplan, defined by villages of small-scale buildings connected by parks. Natural light, landscaped outdoor spaces,
- [UF Health Durbin Park Hospital, MOB Expand Access to Care for St. Johns County, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/uf-health-durbin-park-hospital-mob-expand-access-to-care-for-st-johns-county-florida/): UF Health Durbin Park Hospital and medical office building anchor a new $30-million, 42.5-acre health and wellness campus in St. Johns County, Florida. Named for the surrounding Durbin Park community, the 99-bed, 218,000-square-foot hospital and three-story, 72,000-square-foot MOB expand access to care for one of Florida’s fastest growing regions. Designed for future expansion, the campus
- [Design of UCI Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital Draws from Surrounding Landscapes](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/design-of-uci-health-irvine-rehabilitation-hospital-draws-from-surrounding-landscapes/): The UCI Health - Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital, a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in California, developed through a joint venture between UCI Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, is complete. The new hospital expands access to specialized rehabilitation services for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other complex medical conditions. Unlike a traditional
- [Design in Mental Health Network – North America Launches](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/design-in-mental-health-network-north-america-launches/): Design in Mental Health Network – North America, a new multidisciplinary charitable network focused on improving and supporting mental healthcare environments, has launched. The network brings together industry stakeholders who influence the places where care happens. DiMHN-NA has been incorporated in the state of New York as a charitable corporation and formally introduced to the
- [AABC Publishes Updated National Standards for Total System Balance](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/aabc-publishes-updated-national-standards-for-total-system-balance/): The Associated Air Balance Council has published the AABC National Standards for Total System Balance, 8th Edition. This comprehensive manual for the test and balance industry was last updated in 2016. Like the 7th edition, this newest version is American National Standards Institute approved. ANSI approval signifies that the procedures used by AABC in connection
- [ABC Report: Proactive Safety Technology Protects Workers, Jobsites](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/abc-report-proactive-safety-technology-protects-workers-jobsites/): Associated Builders and Contractors released its sixth annual construction technology report on health and safety tech and innovation. The report spotlights how contractors are leveraging technology, data and collaboration to address health and safety challenges while creating measurable improvements in workforce performance and operational excellence. ABC released the report during Careers in Construction Month to
- [2026 Symposium Distinction Award Winners Announced at Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/2026-symposium-distinction-award-winners-announced-at-healthcare-facilities-symposium-and-expo/): Officials from the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo announced the winners of the Symposium Distinction Awards during a lunch celebration on Sept. 28. The awards, presented annually at HFSE, honor the exceptional achievements of individuals, project teams and products shaping the future of healthcare design, construction and operations. The 2026 award winners, and respective categories, include:
- [Upcoming Projects, October 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/upcoming-projects-october-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. Piedmont Newton Hospital relocation Covington, Ga. Acute Care Hospital $600 Million Baptist Medical Center X-ray and ultrasound renovation Jacksonville, Fla. Acute
- [Modular Services Company Launches MORE Prefab](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/modular-services-company-launches-more-prefab/): Modular Services Company has launched MORE Prefab, a new company within its family of companies focused on custom-engineered wall solutions for operating rooms and other controlled healthcare environments. MORE Prefab's flagship offering is mOR-wall — a stainless steel wall system custom-designed to the precise demands of each surgical space — backed by turnkey installation services
- [Geisinger Lewistown Hospital Opens Renovated Inpatient Nursing Unit, Advances Transition to Private Patient Rooms](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/geisinger-lewistown-hospital-opens-renovated-inpatient-nursing-unit-advances-transition-to-private-patient-rooms/): Geisinger Lewistown Hospital in Pennsylvania has opened its newly renovated 4B inpatient nursing unit, marking a milestone in the hospital’s ongoing transformation to private patient rooms. The new 4B unit includes 16 private patient rooms designed to enhance comfort, privacy and healing. The project is part of a broader modernization effort that will ultimately bring
- [Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital Donates Artwork to Support VNA Hospice Programs](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/orlando-health-sebastian-river-hospital-donates-artwork-to-support-vna-hospice-programs/): Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital in Florida recently donated 81 pieces of framed artwork to VNA Hidden Treasures Thrift Store, helping support hospice care and community services provided by Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast. The donation comes as part of the hospital’s ongoing facility refresh and rebranding efforts, during which select artwork is being
- [Ribbon-cutting Held for Children’s Health Specialty Clinics in Loma Linda](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/ribbon-cutting-held-for-childrens-health-specialty-clinics-in-loma-linda/): Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in California is the area’s only standalone pediatric facility, seeing 1.2 million children every year. A ribbon-cutting was held for the new Loma Linda University Children’s Health Specialty Clinics to expand access and services right next door to the hospital. The project team included Layton Construction and Mascari Dinh Architects.
- [Swinerton Reaches Construction Milestone for DOCS Surgical Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/swinerton-reaches-construction-milestone-for-docs-surgical-hospital/): Swinerton has completed the closing in phase of construction for the new six-story DOCS Surgical Hospital in Los Angeles, California. The hospital will feature advanced operating theaters, robotic surgical technology and specialized imaging centers to improve efficiency and outcomes. With the building now enclosed, the project is transitioning into its next major phase of construction.
- [Construction Fire Safety Coalition Expands Access to CFS Checklist](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/construction-fire-safety-coalition-expands-access-to-cfs-checklist/): The Construction Fire Safety Coalition announced a new web-based version of its fire safety inspection checklist, giving construction crews, safety managers and fire officials another way to complete the daily jobsite fire inspection required under the 2021 International Fire Code. The interactive checklist, initially launched as a mobile app, is now also fully integrated into
- [2026 HFSE Reports Largest East Coast Event in 10 Years, Marks 25% Growth](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/2026-hfse-reports-largest-east-coast-event-in-10-years-marks-25-growth/): Healthcare leaders, architects, designers, engineers, contractors, manufacturers and other industry professionals gathered Sept. 28-30 at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina for the 39th-annual Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo. Under the theme “Learn. Connect. Thrive.”, the three-day event brought together the healthcare design and facilities community for education, networking, product discovery and conversations focused
- [Renovations Complete at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/renovations-complete-at-baptist-medical-center-jacksonville/): Two renovations totaling more than $28 million at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville in Florida are complete. The 26,300-square-foot Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Transplant Nursing Unit renovation on the 11th floor of the Weaver Tower was a conversion for a new 24-bed nursing unit for stem cell transplants, part of the joint care provided by
- [Angela Fagnani Joins Gilbane as Business Development Professional in Philadelphia](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/angela-fagnani-joins-gilbane-as-business-development-professional-in-philadelphia/): Angela Fagnani has joined Gilbane Building as business development professional in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She will cultivate relationships with clients and industry partners, identify new opportunities and connect client objectives with construction expertise across key sectors, including healthcare. Fagnani brings nearly 20 years of experience across real estate and construction, spanning market development, client acquisition, construction
- [Northwestern Medicine Receives State Approval to Build New Cancer Institute in Orland Park](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/northwestern-medicine-receives-state-approval-to-build-new-cancer-institute-in-orland-park/): Northwestern Medicine announced The Certificate of Need for Facility was approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to build a new cancer institute in Orland Park. Northwestern Memorial Foundation received a generous grant from The St. George Foundation in support of oncology services in the south suburbs. The grant will help fund
- [Final Structural Beam Placed for New Phelps Health Emergency Department in Rolla, Missouri](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/final-structural-beam-placed-for-new-phelps-health-emergency-department-in-rolla-missouri/): Phelps Health Medical Clinic and Hospital in Rolla, Missouri’s emergency department addition and renovation project has topped out. With the steel structure complete, the project team will shift its focus to concrete slabs and the building’s façade. Located in the Ozark Highlands, the Phelps Health Rolla main medical campus is the largest rural-serving hospital in
- [ASPE's MedGas Workshop Returns to Chicago in November 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/aspes-medgas-workshop-returns-to-chicago-in-november-2026/): On Nov. 12-15, ASPE's MedGas Workshop will be held in Rosemont, Illinois, which is conveniently located just a short ride from Chicago's O'Hare Airport, with several major hotels within walking distance. The workshop will be taught by medical gas expert Mathis Carlson. ASPE's MedGas Workshop is based on the parameters outlined in ASSE 6060, the
- [Lean Construction Institute to Honor Joe Donarumo with Pioneer Award](https://mcdmag.com/2026/10/lean-construction-institute-to-honor-joe-donarumo-with-pioneer-award/): The Lean Construction Institute has named Joe Donarumo, senior vice president of client development at Skiles Group and principal of The Lean Builder, as its 2026 LCI Pioneer Award winner. The annual award recognizes individuals who have moved the design and construction industry forward in embracing and implementing Lean tools and techniques. For more than
- [Carilion Taubman Cancer Center Reaches Construction Milestone](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/carilion-taubman-cancer-center-reaches-construction-milestone/): The new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center in Roanoke, Virginia has topped out, signifying the structural completion of the project. The six-story, nearly 257,000-square-foot cancer center will bring together personalized care, advanced technology and treatment options, clinical trials and research in a single location. It is designed to accommodate more patients than the current facility and
- [A Better Care Environment by Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/a-better-care-environment-by-design/): The best clinical workflows are highly-tuned environments—each piece of equipment, working surface and process focused on delivering the best care possible. Healthcare providers do critical work every day, serving a variety of patients and their needs. Every cabinet, countertop and storage area influences how efficiently they work, how easily they can access supplies and how
- [BILCO Roof Hatch Enables Delivery of Important Medical Device](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/bilco-roof-hatch-enables-delivery-of-important-medical-device-2/): The options for maneuvering a 21-ton, multi-million piece of life-saving medical equipment within a medical facility are quite limited. The team at Woodward Design+Build found its solution with a custom size roof hatch manufactured by BILCO. The Louisiana-based construction company recently completed renovation of a 9,000 square foot space for an oncology suite at Ochsner
- [Dodge Construction Network: August Healthcare Construction Starts Normalize, Rise](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/dodge-construction-network-august-healthcare-construction-starts-normalize-rise/): Total construction starts declined 24.8% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.34 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell 32% over the month, residential starts decreased 5.2% and nonbuilding declined by 26.7%. However, on a year-to-date basis, total construction starts were up 15.2% through August. In addition, following a
- [ASHRAE Opens Abstract Submissions for 2027 Annual Conference in New Orleans](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/ashrae-opens-abstract-submissions-for-2027-annual-conference-in-new-orleans/): ASHRAE is accepting abstracts for conference papers for the 2027 ASHRAE Annual Conference, taking place June 12-16, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will bring together HVAC&R professionals, researchers, practitioners, building owners and industry leaders to share research, innovations and practical approaches addressing challenges across the built environment. Authors are invited to submit abstracts for
- [Beyond the Diagnosis: Designing Healthcare Environments for the Whole Person](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/beyond-the-diagnosis-designing-healthcare-environments-for-the-whole-person/): By Serena Peters Healthcare design has long been defined by clinical needs, and spaces are often built around equipment rather than people. While those needs remain key driving factors of healthcare projects, a broader shift is underway across the industry, recognizing that healing is not only physiological, but also emotional, social and psychological. Designing for
- [HMC Architects Expands Healthcare Practice into Pacific Northwest](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/hmc-architects-expands-healthcare-practice-into-pacific-northwest/): HMC Architects is expanding its healthcare practice into the Pacific Northwest with the addition of Principal-in-Charge Justin Brooks, AIA, LEED AP, and Project Architect Teresa Kruse, AIA, NCARB, CSI, CDT. Based in the firm’s Portland, Oregon office, Brooks and Kruse are the first team members of a growing regional healthcare team serving clients throughout Oregon,
- [Upcoming Projects, September 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/upcoming-projects-september-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. UTMB Galveston TDCJ Hospital interior modernization Galveston, Texas Acute Care Hospital $49 Million Baystate Noble Hospital emergency department expansion Westfield, Mass.
- [Flexible Inpatient Rooms at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital Support Changing Needs](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/flexible-inpatient-rooms-at-trinity-health-livingston-hospital-support-changing-needs/): Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, a four-story, 174,000-square-foot replacement facility in Brighton, Michigan, has opened. The hospital connects to Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton, the system’s existing outpatient center, which was renovated to align clinically and operationally with the new hospital. A light-filled, two-story connector links the two buildings, guiding visitors into the hospital’s lobby
- [Baptist Health SilverLeaf Medical Campus Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/baptist-health-silverleaf-medical-campus-opens/): Baptist Health’s SilverLeaf Medical Campus, a new 33.6-acre health and wellness destination in St. Augustine, Florida, is open. The outpatient campus includes a freestanding emergency department and a medical office building. Named for the surrounding SilverLeaf community, the 21,965-square-foot, two-story freestanding ED includes 16 treatment rooms, two trauma rooms and supporting imaging services. The facility
- [Construction Milestone Reached for $563M BayCare Hospital Manatee](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/construction-milestone-reached-for-563m-baycare-hospital-manatee/): A topping-out celebration was held for the $563-million BayCare Hospital Manatee in Palmetto, Florida. The ceremony marks a significant milestone with the placement of the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project. The new 450,000-square-foot hospital, located one mile north of the I-75 and I-275 junction in Manatee County, will include 154
- [New VA Clinic in Lecanto, Florida Breaks Ground](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/new-va-clinic-in-lecanto-florida-breaks-ground/): A groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for a new Veterans Affairs clinic in Lecanto, Florida. The 60,000-square-foot clinic nearly triples the size of the existing Lecanto outpatient facility. It is expected to open its doors to patients in 2028. Situated on a 15-acre site, the clinic will provide outpatient care for more than
- [Industry Associations Partner to Advance Collaboration on Resilience, Disaster Response](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/industry-associations-partner-to-advance-collaboration-on-resilience-disaster-response/): The American Institute of Architects has signed a memorandum of partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers. This new partnership will strengthen both AIA and IAEM’s efforts through collaboration on resilience, emergency preparedness and disaster response. The IAEM represents more than 6,000 emergency management professionals across the United States and nearly 30 countries. Building
- [October Virtual AIA CEU Day to Highlight Sustainability](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/october-virtual-aia-ceu-day-to-highlight-sustainability/): Sign up now for the next virtual AIA CEU day, which will focus on the latest developments in healthcare sustainability. Medical Construction & Design, in partnership with AEC Daily, the industry's largest continuing education provider, will host the event, which takes place noon EST Oct. 8. The event features three, one-hour virtual CEU presentations dedicated
- [FGI Launches 2026 FGI Codes and Handbooks, Introduces FGI OneSource](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/fgi-launches-2026-fgi-codes-and-handbooks-introduces-fgi-onesource/): FGI released the 2026 FGI Codes for Planning and Design and the new FGI Handbooks for Planning and Design, the latest evolution of consensus-based requirements and supporting resources used in the planning and design of hospitals, outpatient facilities and residential care and support settings. The release also marks the launch of FGI OneSource, a digital
- [3 Healthcare Projects Win 2026 National Design-Build Institute of America Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/3-healthcare-projects-win-2026-national-design-build-institute-of-america-awards/): The Design-Build Institute of America has announced the 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Merit Winners. Selected by a jury of Design-Build professionals, this year’s award recipients represent a wide range of project types, markets and approaches to Design-Build delivery. Three heathcare projects are being recognized this year: UC Davis Health 48X Complex in Sacramento, California
- [Consigli Construction Announces Leadership Transition for New York Healthcare Operations](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/consigli-construction-announces-leadership-transition-for-new-york-healthcare-operations/): Chuck Richmond has been selected to lead Consigli Construction Co.’s healthcare practice as Rich Steimel transitions to retirement. Richmond will oversee Consigli’s New York healthcare operations, continuing the firm’s focus on delivering complex healthcare projects. Richmond has four decades of construction management experience and extensive expertise in healthcare and institutional projects throughout the New York
- [SSR Announces Darren Harvey as Healthcare Market Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/ssr-announces-darren-harvey-as-healthcare-market-leader/): Darren Harvey has been appointed as Smith Seckman Reid’s new healthcare market leader. He will be responsible for positioning SSR as the preeminent consulting partner in the healthcare market. He will focus on maintaining a strong and visible market presence, expanding relationships with strategic accounts and driving innovation across client engagements. Harvey will also play
- [Gensler Adds Firmwide Health Strategy, Spatial Intelligence Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/gensler-adds-firmwide-health-strategy-spatial-intelligence-leader/): Fady Barmada has joined Gensler as head of health strategy and spatial intelligence. He works at the intersection of healthcare strategy, real estate intelligence and spatial analytics, helping health systems answer the question that precedes every design decision: where care should live? Barmada builds the analytical foundation beneath capital planning – connecting clinical operations, market
- [Beam-signing Ceremony Marks Construction Milestone for North Dakota State Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/beam-signing-ceremony-marks-construction-milestone-for-north-dakota-state-hospital/): North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined state leaders, legislators and project partners to mark the placement of the final structural beam for the new North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown, a $300 million, 140-bed facility that will expand and modernize inpatient behavioral healthcare for North Dakotans. Project partners include JLG Architects and Architecture+ in collaboration with
- [Final Phase of WinnMed Expansion, Renovation Project Complete](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/final-phase-of-winnmed-expansion-renovation-project-complete/): A multiphase expansion and renovation project at WinnMed in Decorah, Iowa has been completed. The project includes a new 42,000-square-foot outpatient center, the final major phase of WinnMed’s Transforming Tomorrow project, a transformative effort to advance care across the campus. Completed in three phases to minimize disruptions to hospital operations, the renovated mother-baby unit opened
- [SSM Health Outpatient Center Opens to Serve Growing Community Healthcare Needs](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/ssm-health-outpatient-center-opens-to-serve-growing-community-healthcare-needs/): SSM Health recently opened its new 40,000-square-foot Verona Outpatient Center, an ambulatory care facility designed to provide convenient, comprehensive healthcare services for the growing Verona, Wisconsin community. The new center offers a wide range of services under one roof, including primary care, eye care, orthopedics, women's health, dermatology, nutrition counseling, diabetes education, laboratory services, imaging
- [AIA Releases August AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/aia-releases-august-aia-deltek-architecture-billings-index/): In August, architecture firms continued to face soft business conditions, posting an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score of 47.2. Although the share of firms reporting declining billings eased slightly from July, the overall trend remained downward. Inquiries into new projects showed only modest growth this month, while the value of newly signed design contracts continued
- [CaroMont Health Announces Plans for Hospital in York County, South Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/caromont-health-announces-plans-for-hospital-in-york-county-south-carolina/): CaroMont Health announced plans to build a hospital in the Lake Wylie community of York County, South Carolina, bringing emergency and inpatient care to a fast-growing area. The organization has purchased land on Highway 557 for the future facility. CaroMont Health provides care in York County through practices in seven specialties: cardiology, endocrinology, family medicine/primary
- [Robins & Morton Celebrates Ribbon Cutting, Groundbreaking at Nor-Lea Hospital District](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/robins-morton-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-groundbreaking-at-nor-lea-hospital-district/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Nor-Lea Hospital District on Aug. 4 in Lovington, New Mexico, to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new professional physician clinic and mark the groundbreaking of the Nor-Lea North renovation and addition project. The three-story, 60,000-square-foot professional physician clinic is the new home to multiple clinical spaces, including rheumatology,
- [White Paper: From Project-by-Project to Portfolio Standard](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/white-paper-from-project-by-project-to-portfolio-standard/): Construction is getting more complex. Skilled labor remains tight. Schedules are compressed. And in occupied healthcare environments, every project has to protect patients and staff while keeping operations running. That’s why leading contractors are moving beyond project-by-project decisions and standardizing their systems. STARC’s new healthcare white paper examines this shift—and what it means for temporary
- [Plans Unveiled for Major New Medical Campus in West Salt Lake County, Utah](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/plans-unveiled-for-major-new-medical-campus-in-west-salt-lake-county-utah-2/): Residents in West Valley City and west Salt Lake County, Utah will soon have easier access to healthcare services. Intermountain Health has acquired the nine-story, 235,000-square-foot Fairbourne Building from Wasatch Group. The building is located at 3535 Market St. on 8.5 acres in the heart of downtown West Valley City. The Fairbourne Building, one of
- [Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/construction-materials-prices-jump-again-in-august/): Construction input prices increased 1.2% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 1.2% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 8.9% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction
- [DOE Launches New Program To Help Builders Cut Construction Costs](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/doe-launches-new-program-to-help-builders-cut-construction-costs/): The U.S. Department of Energy launched the Building America New Construction Support program, which will provide technical support to residential, commercial and industrial builders. By offering direct access to experts from DOE and the U.S. National Laboratories, the program will help its partners build faster, reduce costs and deliver savings. The cost and time required to build
- [Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital Emergency Department Receives Funding for Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/martin-luther-king-jr-community-hospital-emergency-department-receives-funding-for-expansion/): Recognizing the urgent need to strengthen access to emergency care and sustain a high quality of care in one of Los Angeles County’s highest-need communities, Kaiser Permanente has committed up to $32 million to support the expansion of the Hope Emergency Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital. This grant is part of Kaiser
- [Dr. Ben Bassin Named Physician Executive in Residence, Innovation at CannonDesign](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/dr-ben-bassin-named-physician-executive-in-residence-innovation-at-cannondesign/): Dr. Ben Bassin, FACEP, EDAC, has been named the first physician executive in residence, innovation at CannonDesign. Dr. Bassin is now officially part of the company’s Incubate & Launch convergence platform, focused on advancing research and innovation goals. He will be a firmwide resource, available to impact every market, practice and initiative across the company.
- [White Paper: Rethinking Bathroom Performance in Healthcare Facilities](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/rethinking-bathroom-performance-in-healthcare-facilities/): Most healthcare bathrooms meet code, pass inspection, and get signed off without issue. But what happens after occupancy is where performance is truly tested. Small design decisions—interfaces, materials, installation methods—don’t fail all at once. They show up over time as maintenance issues, staff workarounds, and operational drag. This report explores why compliant bathrooms often underperform,
- [JLL Names Colin Rininger Healthcare PDS Lead in Raleigh](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/jll-names-colin-rininger-healthcare-pds-lead-in-raleigh/): JLL announced that Colin Rininger has joined as vice rresident of Project and Development Services in Raleigh, where he will lead the healthcare division. The strategic hire comes on the heels of several notable additions to the Raleigh PDS team in recent months, signaling continued investment and momentum in the market. In this newly created
- [Beam Signing Held for New Hospital in Chautauqua County, New York](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/beam-signing-held-for-new-hospital-in-chautauqua-county-new-york/): New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined hospital leadership, community stakeholders and local officials for a beam signing ceremony at the site for the new Northern Chautauqua Hospital, which will open in Fredonia, New York in 2029. Stemming from a partnership between Kaleida Health and Brooks-TLC Hospital System, the 15-bed hospital, will be over 132,000 square
- [Burke Rehabilitation Opens New CT Scanner Suite](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/burke-rehabilitation-opens-new-ct-scanner-suite/): Burke Rehabilitation, a member of the Montefiore Health System, has opened a CT scanner suite, located in its hospital in White Plains, New York. The on-site CT scanner will strengthen the organization’s ability to faster diagnose and treat patients’ illnesses and injuries, improving outcomes and creating a more seamless patient care experience. The new suite
- [Coverings Announces Orlando Show Dates, Call for Annual Awards Submissions](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/coverings-announces-orlando-show-dates-call-for-annual-awards-submissions/): Coverings will return to Orlando, Florida, April 6-9, at the Orange County Convention Center, celebrating the beginning of three consecutive years during which the show will be hosted in Orlando. Coverings 2027 will bring together professionals from across the tile, stone, design and construction industries to explore new products and trends, build valuable connections and
- [Earn Up to 3 AIA/HSW Credits at MCD's CEU Day on Sustainability Oct. 8](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/earn-up-to-3-aia-hsw-credits-at-mcds-ceu-day-on-sustainability-oct-8/): Medical Construction Design is continuing its virtual CEU series with partner AEC Daily, which will consist of three, one-hour virtual CEU sessions focused on sustainability. The event will take place noon EST Oct. 8. There is no cost to participate. Each session will dive deep into the latest technologies, conversations and strategies in designing and
- [IEM Announces $200M Manufacturing Facility in San Antonio](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/iem-announces-200m-manufacturing-facility-in-san-antonio/): Industrial Electric Mfg. announced a $200 million investment in a new large-scale advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. The 1-million-square-foot production plant marks a significant expansion of IEM's U.S. manufacturing footprint and reflects the company's commitment to meeting growing customer demand for custom power distribution solutions across a wide range of critical industries. The
- [EPDM Roofing Association Launches Field-Aged Membrane Study to Advance Service-Life Research](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/epdm-roofing-association-launches-field-aged-membrane-study-to-advance-service-life-research/): The EPDM Roofing Association has initiated a field-based research study designed to improve scientific understanding of the long-term performance of EPDM membranes and explore methods for estimating their remaining service life in commercial roofing systems. The study focuses on EPDM membrane samples from commercial roofs that have been exposed to decades of real-world environmental conditions.
- [Hoar Strengthens Tennessee Presence With New Memphis Office](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/hoar-strengthens-tennessee-presence-with-new-memphis-office/): Hoar Construction has officially opened their Memphis office, affirming its long-standing presence in the market and continued investment in the region. Led by Memphis native, Jordan Watts, the office brings together local employees supporting projects across Memphis and the surrounding areas. Hoar’s new office is located at 6410 Poplar Avenue in the International Paper building.
- [Corewell Health Unveils $1.7B Investment to Build Stronger Healthcare for Michigan](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/corewell-health-unveils-1-7b-investment-to-build-stronger-healthcare-for-michigan/): Corewell Health is making a $1.7-billion investment in Michigan to expand healthcare access in two fast-growing regions: Grand Rapids and Troy. Major expansions at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital will improve the experience for patients, families, nurses and physicians. The new 780,000-square-foot facility on the Butterworth Hospital
- [Designing for the Age of Specialized Care](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/designing-for-the-age-of-specialized-care/): 5 considerations to support, advance developments in patient care By: Gil May New care models. Better clinical practices. Equipment advancements. Developing technologies such as cell therapy. Artificial intelligence. All of these and more are contributing to an increase in the pace of sophisticated care delivery improvements, the need for advanced technological infrastructure and, ultimately, the
- [Gensler Releases Inaugural Healthcare Workplace Survey](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/gensler-releases-inaugural-healthcare-workplace-survey/): Gensler Research Institute has released findings from its Inaugural Healthcare Workplace Study. Research for the study aimed to connect the experience of healthcare providers to the design of the healthcare enviornment. The findings will help guide operational and design decisions around wellness services and identify investments likely to have the greatest impact among workers, e,g.,
- [ASHE Celebrates Healthcare Facilities Excelling in Energy Reduction Efforts](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/ashe-celebrates-healthcare-facilities-excelling-in-energy-reduction-efforts/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has announced the winners of its 2026 Energy to Care Awards, recognizing healthcare facilities that have significantly reduced their energy use and emissions and advanced their sustainability goals. This year, 70 healthcare facilities across 13 healthcare organizations have earned the Sustainability Champions Award, the program’s highest distinction, for
- [Construction Forecast: Healthcare, Amusement & Recreation Offer Strongest Growth Prospects](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/construction-forecast-healthcare-amusement-recreation-offer-strongest-growth-prospects/): The AIA has released its latest Consensus Construction Forecast, showing the nonresidential construction market continued to face headwinds during the first five months of 2026. Spending fell 7% in nominal dollars compared to the same period a year earlier. Reflecting this softer market performance, the forecast panel lowered its 2026 projection from a 1% increase
- [Microgrid Installation at Valley Children’s Nears Completion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/microgrid-installation-at-valley-childrens-nears-completion/): Valley Children's Healthcare is moving closer to completing a campus-wide microgrid designed to provide clean, reliable and uninterrupted power for the Madera, California hospital. The project's first phase is on track for regulatory completion in November, with operational readiness expected in early 2027. At the heart of the microgrid is a 1.3-megawatt solar photovoltaic array
- [Christina Smith Named National Healthcare Market Leader at LS3P](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/christina-smith-named-national-healthcare-market-leader-at-ls3p/): Christina Smith, AIA, NCARB, has been named LS3P’s national healthcare market leader. She will lead strategic growth and national vision for healthcare clients, strengthening the company’s presence through client relationships, design excellence and cross-office collaboration. Smith has more than 20 years of experience, with deep expertise guiding complex healthcare projects. Her diverse portfolio includes renovations,
- [Karen S. Freeman Promoted to HOK Firmwide Director of Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/karen-s-freeman-promoted-to-hok-firmwide-director-of-healthcare/): Karen S. Freeman, AIA, ACHA, NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to firmwide director of HOK’s healthcare practice, joining Amine Khemakhem in leading the global group. Freeman has more than 25 years of planning and design experience with special expertise in pediatrics and subspecialty care for children’s health. She had been serving as
- [Guide Architecture Moves Key Leader to Charlotte Office to Meet Rising Healthcare Demand](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/guide-architecture-moves-key-leader-to-charlotte-office-to-meet-rising-healthcare-demand/): In response to rapidly growing demands for healthcare facilities in the Southeast, Guide Architecture’s Rutwik Sathe has relocated from the firm’s headquarters office in Dallas, Texas to its Charlotte, North Carolina office and was elevated to principal and regional practice leader. Sathe has 18 years of industry experience, mostly in developing complex healthcare projects. Skilled at
- [Mitchell Collin Joins Hoefer Welker as Partner, National Healthcare Market Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/mitchell-collin-joins-hoefer-welker-as-partner-national-healthcare-market-leader/): Mitchell Collin, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined Hoefer Welker as partner and national healthcare market leader. Collin spearheads the firm’s healthcare sector, leveraging his extensive experience leading complex healthcare projects and master plans across the globe for public, private and academic institutions. Collin has more than two decades of expertise in creating healthcare facilities
- [Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Officials Release Trends Report](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/healthcare-facilities-symposium-and-expo-officials-release-trends-report/): Healthcare organizations are navigating a rapidly changing landscape marked by workforce shortages, rising behavioral health needs, advancing technology and evolving patient expectations. Exploring this changing landscape, Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo officials have released its latest trends report. Four major trends are emerging as key drivers of healthcare facility planning and design. 1. Technology matters:
- [Groundbreaking Held for Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center in Miami](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/groundbreaking-held-for-helen-and-jacob-shaham-academic-medical-center-in-miami/): Construction began on the $158-million Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center in Miami, Florida. The seven-story, 163,000-square-foot facility, slated to open in 2028, will feature academic learning spaces and outpatient multi-specialty services, including same-day surgery and diagnostic imaging. Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is partnering with Baptist Health South Florida, which
- [Initial Phase Complete of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Acute Care Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/initial-phase-complete-of-scripps-memorial-hospital-encinitas-acute-care-expansion/): The initial phase of a multi-stage campus transformation at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is complete. Constructed at the center of the campus, located in Encinitas, California, the new three-story Lusardi Tower serves as a multifunctional hub and connection point for the hospital. The tower adds 36 patient beds and brings together medical-surgical and ICU units,
- [Scotts Hill Medical Center Anchors Novant Health Campus Expansion in North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/scotts-hill-medical-center-anchors-novant-health-campus-expansion-in-north-carolina/): Fulfilling a long-term vision to increase access to care north of Wilmington, North Carolina, Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center has opened. The 250,000-square-foot hospital has 66 licensed inpatient beds and will serve communities in the growing U.S. 17 corridor. Scotts Hill Medical Center includes eight operating rooms and two rooms for gastroenterology and endoscopy
- [Upcoming Projects, August 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/upcoming-projects-august-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. Riverside Regional Medical Center cath lab addition Newport News, Va. Acute care hospital $500,000 Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital cardiac cath
- [Spartanburg Regional to Build Dedicated Heart & Vascular Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/spartanburg-regional-to-build-dedicated-heart-vascular-hospital/): Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is investing $325 million to build the first dedicated heart and vascular hospital in northwestern South Carolina. The 240,996-square-foot facility will expand access to nationally recognized heart and vascular services, streamline connections to primary and specialty physicians and support advanced procedures. Located in front of the existing heart center in Spartanburg,
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Materials Up 6.4% From a Year Ago](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/abc-healthcare-construction-materials-up-6-4-from-a-year-ago/): Overall construction and nonresidential input prices both increased 0.1% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Overall construction input prices are 7.4% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.2% higher. Healthcare construction
- [Plans Approved for Morehouse School of Medicine, Atrium Health New Teaching Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/plans-approved-for-morehouse-school-of-medicine-atrium-health-new-teaching-hospital-care-network-in-atlanta-georgia/): Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health have received approval to move forward with plans for a new teaching hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Atrium Health is committing more than $700 million in capital and clinical investment to the hospital and broader care network. The goal is to bring a Level III trauma center with more
- [Architecture Firm Billings Remained Soft in July](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/architecture-firm-billings-remained-soft-in-july/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score for July was 46.6, signaling a modest decline from June. This ongoing slump in business conditions has now stretched to nearly three and a half years, the longest in the ABI’s history. Clients continue to show interest, as inquiries for new projects rose again in July, though more slowly
- [Robins & Morton, FirstHealth Mark Topping Out of New $50M Addition, Renovation at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke](https://mcdmag.com/2026/09/robins-morton-firsthealth-mark-topping-out-of-new-50m-addition-renovation-at-firsthealth-moore-regional-hospital-hoke/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined FirstHealth to celebrate the topping out of the new $50M FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke addition and renovation on July 31 in Raeford, North Carolina. The topping out ceremony marks a significant milestone with the placement of the final steel beam, signifying the structural completion of the project.
- [Lurie Children's First Specialty Pharmacy Opens in Schaumburg, Illinois](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/lurie-childrens-first-specialty-pharmacy-opens-in-schaumburg-illinois/): Lurie Children's first outpatient specialty pharmacy has opened. The 2,050-square-foot pharmacy is located on the third floor of the new Lurie Children's Outpatient and Infusion Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The specialty pharmacy offers pediatric patients improved access to specialty medications and enhanced clinical support for complex medical conditions that require a higher level of care.
- [Call for Abstracts Issued for CxEnergy 2027 Technical Program](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/call-for-abstracts-issued-for-cxenergy-2027-technical-program/): A call for abstracts for presentations has been issued for CxEnergy 2027’s technical program. The conference, offering over 30 educational sessions, an expo hall and professional networking opportunities, takes place April 27-30 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers
- [NFPA Data Reveals AI & Automation Drive Skilled Labor Demands](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/nfpa-data-reveals-ai-automation-drive-skilled-labor-demands/): The National Fire Protection Association released findings from its fourth annual industry survey conducted in-person between June 22 and June 24 at the 2026 NFPA Conference & Expo. The survey illustrates an industry embracing AI and digital tools, while recognizing that continued investment in training, professional development and industry collaboration will be critical to meeting heightened
- [NEU Announces Second Low-Carbon Concrete Certificate Program](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/neu-announces-second-low-carbon-concrete-certificate-program/): A new certificate program, Low-Carbon Concrete: Fundamentals, Materials, and Innovations, is now available from NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete and ACI University. This program is a complement to NEU’s first certificate, Low-Carbon Concrete: Qualification, Design, and Compliance, and provides comprehensive guidance on reducing the carbon footprint of concrete through strategic
- [The Center for Health Design Opens Submissions for 2027 Healthcare Environment Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/the-center-for-health-design-opens-submissions-for-2027-healthcare-environment-awards/): Submissions are being accepted for The Center for Health Design’s 2027 Healthcare Awards. Since 1989, the awards have recognized nearly 300 healthcare design projects – built and conceptual – that demonstrate not only what great design looks like, but the hard work it takes to create it, and what it can achieve. The deadline to submit
- [New Pediatric Specialty Care Pavilion Set to Transform Care in Central Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/new-pediatric-specialty-care-pavilion-set-to-transform-care-in-central-florida/): Orlando Health Children's Pavilion, a six-story, 189,000-square-foot outpatient facility that reimagines how pediatric specialty care is delivered, has opened. Located on a downtown Orlando, Florida campus adjacent to Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital, the pavilion brings together more than 30 pediatric specialties and services in one convenient location. Funded entirely through community philanthropy, the
- [Nominations Open for Inaugural AMFP Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/nominations-open-for-inaugural-amfp-awards/): The Association of Medical Facility Professionals has opened submissions for its inaugural awards program, created to celebrate the members, chapters and healthcare leaders shaping the future of the healthcare built environment. Award submissions close Aug. 31 and must be completed and submitted through the AMFP website (links below) by the deadline. Late submissions will not
- [Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Ambulatory Clinic Opens at Sturdy Health in Massachusetts](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/dana-farber-cancer-institute-ambulatory-clinic-opens-at-sturdy-health-in-massachusetts/): Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Sturdy Health have opened a new clinic in Attleboro, Massachusetts, offering expanded outpatient medical oncology and hematology care. Dana-Farber will operate the new ambulatory cancer clinic within the newly constructed Sturdy Health Specialty Care Building on the Sturdy Health campus. The new center features 10 exam rooms and 17 infusion beds.
- [The S/L/A/M Collaborative, RTA Architects Merge to Enhance Services for Clients Nationwide](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/the-s-l-a-m-collaborative-rta-architects-merge-to-enhance-services-for-clients-nationwide/): The S/L/A/M Collaborative and RTA Architects are combining forces, bringing together two design firms with a shared commitment to the communities they serve and a client-first design philosophy. With complementary strengths, the merger creates a stronger platform to support organizations in healthcare, K–12 schools, higher education, and science and technology. Clients will benefit from a
- [DIG Architecture Elevates Leadership Team, Names Three New Associates](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/dig-architecture-elevates-leadership-team-names-three-new-associates/): DIG Architecture announced the promotion of three key professionals to the role of associate: Dalina Cruz, senior interior designer; Wally Harris, senior project manager; and LoriAnne Jones, senior project manager. The appointments, officially revealed during the firm’s recent 20th-anniversary celebration, mark a defining moment for DIG as it expands its regional footprint and welcomes a new wave
- [Two AdventHealth Freestanding Emergency Departments Open](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/two-adventhealth-freestanding-emergency-departments-open/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the ribbon cutting of two freestanding emergency departments in Florida. A ceremony for AdventHealth Treat Oaks ER was held July 10. The 12-bed freestanding emergency department in St. Augustine is near State Road 207 and Wildwood Drive, east of Interstate 95. The ribbon cutting for AdventHealth
- [BOMA Offers Guidance for Legionella Outbreak](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/boma-offers-guidance-for-legionella-outbreak/): In response to the recent Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York, BOMA International is highlighting resources and guidance to help commercial owners and managers assess risks, strengthen water management practices and prevent the spread of Legionella bacteria. According to New York City health officials, the source of the outbreak has been identified and remediated following extensive testing
- [ASHE Awards Recognize Extraordinary Contributions to Healthcare Facilities Management Field](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/ashe-awards-recognize-extraordinary-contributions-to-healthcare-facilities-management-field/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering celebrates the extraordinary achievements by members to improve the healthcare physical environment with its annual member awards. Awardees were recognized during the 2026 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, which took place Aug. 2-5 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Crystal Eagle Leadership Award, considered ASHE’s lifetime achievement award, is presented
- [Skanska Completes Renovation of Specialized Care Facility for Sutter Health in Pleasanton, California](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/skanska-completes-renovation-of-specialized-care-facility-for-sutter-health-in-pleasanton-california/): Skanska has completed a 21,000-square-foot tenant improvement project for Sutter Health in Pleasanton, California. The newly renovated first-floor facility will open to patients this month and serves as a vital new medical hub for the Tri-Valley region, providing residents with expanded access to specialized care, including a pediatric urgent care clinic, a physical therapy department
- [Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/rehabilitation-hospital-of-oak-creek-opens/): The Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek, a 58,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation facility designed to serve patients throughout the Milwaukee, Wisconsin region, is open. Operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation, the hospital features 40 private patient rooms and provides specialized care for individuals recovering from stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, amputations and other complex
- [Cleveland Clinic Breaks Ground on Avon Campus Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/cleveland-clinic-breaks-ground-on-avon-campus-expansion/): Cleveland Clinic leaders, caregivers, elected officials and community members gathered July 30 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a $322-million expansion of Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and the Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon, Ohio. The multi-phase project will significantly increase the size of the campus and enhance access to advanced, patient-centered care for Lorain
- [Penn State Health Unveils New Signage at Golisano Children’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/penn-state-health-unveils-new-signage-at-golisano-childrens-hospital/): Penn State Health continued its celebration of the impact of philanthropist, entrepreneur and civic leader Tom Golisano’s $50-million gift with the unveiling of new signage for Golisano Children’s Hospital at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The event featured representatives from the Golisano Foundation and Golisano Children’s Alliance, remarks from
- [Geisinger Recognized for Excellence in Facilities Management](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/geisinger-recognized-for-excellence-in-facilities-management/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering announced Geisinger is the winner of the 2026 Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award. Each year, the award recognizes individuals or facilities teams that implement new or innovative programs or processes to optimize the healthcare physical environment and improve patient care. Headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania, Geisinger is
- [Groundbreaking Held for $200M Parkview Health Hospital in West Lafayette, Indiana](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/groundbreaking-held-for-200m-parkview-health-hospital-in-west-lafayette-indiana/): Parkview Health officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a future full-service hospital and medical office building in West Lafayette, Indiana. The roughly $200-million project is being developed on land acquired from the Purdue Research Foundation. First announced in July 2025, the 200,000-square-foot hospital will feature up to 40 inpatient beds, a 24/7 emergency department, surgical and
- [AI-Powered Weapons Detection System Installed at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/ai-powered-weapons-detection-system-installed-at-christus-mother-frances-hospital/): CHRISTUS Health has installed a new weapons detection system designed to enhance safety protocols. Installed at the entrance of the emergency room at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas, the system uses artificial intelligence to detect firearms, ceramic weapons, explosives and other threats using shape, material and dimensional analysis. Patients and visitors entering the
- [People Didn't Even Know It Was a Construction Area](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/people-didnt-even-know-it-was-a-construction-area/): A phased headquarters expansion at Fresenius Medical Care stayed quiet, clean, and disruption-free while employees continued working nearby. Fresenius Medical Care (FMC) is the world’s largest provider of services for individuals with renal diseases and other chronic conditions. J Calnan & Associates (JC&A) of Boston provided pre-construction and construction management services for FMC’s U.S. corporate
- [Final Steel Beam Placed on UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/final-steel-beam-placed-on-uk-cancer-advanced-ambulatory-building/): University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders and key project partners gathered for a topping out celebration for the new UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building in Lexington, Kentucky. The 550,000-square-foot facility will be the new home for the UK Markey Cancer Center, Kentucky’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as a Comprehensive
- [Skanska USA Building Appoints Brian Urban as California GM](https://mcdmag.com/2026/08/skanska-usa-building-appoints-brian-urban-as-california-gm/): Brian Urban has been appointed as executive vice president and general manager for Skanska USA Building’s California operations. He has 32 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Skanska, where he most recently served as a vice president and account manager in Seattle, Washington. In this new role, he will collaborate with the established
- [Boulder Associates Rebrands as BA, Names New Leadership](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/boulder-associates-rebrands-as-ba-names-new-leadership/): Boulder Associates has rebranded as BA. The new name unifies the firm's nine offices, five practice sectors and more than four decades of work under a single identity. Founded in 1983, the firm’s project portfolio spans healthcare, science + tech, workplace, senior living and education. Melissa Pesci has been appointed as the firm’s first CEO
- [Technical Program Unveiled for ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/technical-program-unveiled-for-ashrae-building-decarbonization-conference/): ASHRAE announced the technical program for the 2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference, taking place Sept. 23-25 in Seattle, Washington. Bringing together engineers, architects, building owners, policymakers and industry leaders, the conference will showcase innovative approaches for reducing building emissions while improving resilience, performance and long-term value. Through expert-led seminars, panel discussions and interactive workshops, attendees will
- [Architecture Billings Remain Sluggish Through June](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/architecture-billings-remain-sluggish-through-june/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score was 47.3 for June. Although the score improved by nearly three points from May, it remained in negative territory, indicating most firms reported a decline in billings. Inquiries increased in June after a slight decline in May and the value of newly signed design contracts was just below 50,
- [Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Opens in Green Bay, Wisconsin](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/inpatient-rehabilitation-hospital-opens-in-green-bay-wisconsin/): The new Hospital Sisters Health System | Rehabilitation Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin is open. The 40-bed facility was designed to support patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, amputations and other complex medical events. Developed by The Sanders Trust and operated through a joint-venture partnership between Hospital Sisters
- [Designing Healthcare Facilities for What’s Next](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/designing-healthcare-facilities-for-whats-next/): 5 considerations to prepare for a future shaped by AI, robotics + telepresence By: Kirk Rose Healthcare design has always reflected how care is delivered. Patient rooms, operating suites, nurse stations and circulation paths were built around the familiar assumption that care happens face-to-face, delivered by people moving through physical environments to support other people.
- [5 Projects Receive AIA Healthcare Design Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/5-projects-receive-aia-healthcare-design-awards/): The American Institute of Architects announced winners of its 2026 Awards during a gala held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in California. The event celebrated more than 100 award winners among 10 categories, including healthcare design. The AIA Healthcare Design Award recognizes innovative projects that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while
- [ASHE Publishes New Healthcare Maintenance and Operations Handbook](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/ashe-publishes-new-healthcare-maintenance-and-operations-handbook/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has published Health Care Maintenance and Operations: The Facilities Management Handbook. The guide helps healthcare facilities leaders take a more proactive, data-informed approach to maintenance and operations. Successful facilities managers are embracing a proactive approach to maintenance and operations — called healthcare asset management — that utilizes predictive
- [New AIA/AGC Framework Strengthens Architect-Contractor Relationship](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/new-aia-agc-framework-strengthens-architect-contractor-relationship/): The Associated General Contractors of America and the American Institute of Architects released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes. The report, Toward Collaboration’s Future: Strengthening the Architect-Contractor Relationship, outlines practical strategies to enhance communication, align incentives, manage risk and foster stronger team performance from project
- [BIA Opens Entries for 2026 Brick in Architecture Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/bia-opens-entries-for-2026-brick-in-architecture-awards/): The Brick Industry Association has opened entries for the 2026 Brick in Architecture Awards, an international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Entries are due Sept. 25. All submissions must feature new clay brick products as the primary exterior building or paving material comprising over 50% of the visible surface. Entrants must be architects or designers
- [Construction Begins on Advocate Health Care $300M Replacement Hospital in Chicago](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/construction-begins-on-advocate-health-care-300m-replacement-hospital-in-chicago/): Advocate Health Care marked a major milestone in its long-term commitment to Chicago, Illinois’ South Side with the groundbreaking of a new, $300-million community hospital at the former U.S. Steel South Works site near the lakefront. The new hospital will replace the more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity Hospital and offer inpatient, emergency and specialty care.
- [Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center Opens as South Florida Care Destination](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/braham-comprehensive-cancer-center-opens-as-south-florida-care-destination/): A ribbon-cutting celebrated the opening of Mount Sinai Medical Center's Irma and Norman Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center, a 216,000-square-foot, five-story building in Miami Beach, Florida that more than triples the medical center's cancer care capacity. Key features include 39 infusion bays, 56 physician exam rooms, two advanced linear accelerators with capacity for a third and
- [Ground Broken for AdventHealth Weaverville Hospital in Western North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/ground-broken-for-adventhealth-weaverville-hospital-in-western-north-carolina/): Families across Western North Carolina are one step closer to receiving care closer to home as ground was broken on AdventHealth’s new hospital in Weaverville, designed to support the health and well-being of the growing region. The project’s first phase includes 67 beds and will provide emergency care, medical-surgical inpatient services, intensive care, labor and
- [First Patients Welcomed in MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/first-patients-welcomed-in-multicare-mary-bridge-childrens-hospital/): MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Western Washington’s only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, successfully moved operations from its existing facility at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital to its new freestanding pediatric hospital across the street (305 South L. St., Tacoma). The new 250,000-square-foot facility is located at the hospital’s original 1955 location and expands access to
- [Veteran Healthcare Leader Appointed Director of Healthcare for Swinerton’s Dallas Division](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/veteran-healthcare-leader-appointed-director-of-healthcare-for-swinertons-dallas-division/): Brian McFarlane has been appointed director of healthcare for Swinerton Builders’ Dallas, Texas division. He will guide the company’s healthcare portfolio expansion throughout Texas and select key markets. McFarlane has more than three decades of leadership in healthcare design, client strategy and market development. He began his career as an architectural intern and went on
- [RDG Strengthens Healthcare Planning Practice with Strategic Hire](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/rdg-strengthens-healthcare-planning-practice-with-strategic-hire/): RDG Planning & Design has recently welcomed Alison Topp, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP, as a healthcare planner and partner in its Omaha, Nebraska office. Topp joins the company with more than two decades of experience leading planning efforts for complex healthcare, research and clinical environments. Topp brings a thoughtful, operationally grounded approach to healthcare
- [Doug Spies Appointed Southeast Regional Healthcare Leader at CPL](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/doug-spies-appointed-southeast-regional-healthcare-leader-at-cpl/): Doug Spies, MHA, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, CSI-CDT, LEED AP, has joined CPL as vice president and southeast regional healthcare leader. He has more than 30 years of experience spanning healthcare architecture, executive leadership and strategic advisory services, having served on both the client and consultant sides of complex healthcare systems. Spies will serve as a
- [Randy Guillot Joins SOM as Director of Healthcare Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/randy-guillot-joins-som-as-director-of-healthcare-design/): SOM has welcomed Randy Guillot, FAIA, LEED AP, as director of healthcare design. He will be based in Chicago, Illinois and collaborate with teams across the firm’s global studios. Guillot joins SOM with more than 30 years of experience leading design across healthcare, life sciences, higher education and workplace sectors. Most recently a design principal
- [Upcoming Projects, July 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/upcoming-projects-july-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. Saint David's Kyle Acute Care Hospital Kyle, Texas Acute Care Hospital $500 Million Albert B. Chandler Hospital central utility plant construction Lexington,
- [Exclusive HFSE Registration Discount Offered for MCD Readers](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/exclusive-hfse-registration-discount-offered-for-mcd-readers/): Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo returns for its 39th annual event at the Charlotte Convention Center, Sept. 28-30. Centered around the theme "Learn. Connect. Thrive.” HFSE 2026 will feature 100+ exhibitors, daily conference sessions, tours of Charlotte’s biggest healthcare facilities, networking events, symposium awards and much more. "Healthcare facilities continue to evolve at a rapid
- [Danis Strengthens Midwest Footprint With Indiana Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/danis-strengthens-midwest-footprint-with-indiana-expansion/): Construction company Danis has expanded into Indiana. Founded in 1916, it is a third-generation, privately owned construction management company serving the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. The company has executed highly technical work in active healthcare environments, including hospital expansions, patient towers and critical care facilities. The company also has deep expertise
- [Acute Care Tower at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Reaches Topping-Off Milestone](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/acute-care-tower-at-geisinger-wyoming-valley-medical-center-reaches-topping-off-milestone/): A topping-out ceremony was held for Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center’s new 11-story acute care tower in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Expected to open in 2028, the project team includes FCA, Turner Construction and O’Donnell & Naccarato. The tower will improve the patient experience by transitioning the hospital to all private patient rooms while significantly increasing clinical capacity.
- [Groundbreaking Held for Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Hospital in New York City](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/groundbreaking-held-for-mount-sinai-tisch-cancer-hospital-in-new-york-city/): Construction has started on Tisch Cancer Hospital in New York City. Located on the Mount Sinai Hospital campus on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, the adaptive reuse project transforms a 1962 building into a 300,000-square-foot cancer treatment facility. When complete, the center will include a dedicated oncology care unit, 72 acuity-adaptable patient rooms and wellness amenities
- [ABC: Construction Materials Costs Fall With Oil Prices in June](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/abc-construction-materials-costs-fall-with-oil-prices-in-june/): Construction input prices decreased 1.1% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased 1.1% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 7.6% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices
- [Benzing and Allen Form Architecture and Design Firm – Strataform](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/benzing-and-allen-form-architecture-and-design-firm-strataform/): Architects Brandon Benzing and William Allen have joined forces, building upon their previous design leadership positions, to launch Strataform. The new architecture, planning and consulting firm serves clients throughout the Carolinas and across the Southeast. The new firm provides comprehensive architectural services with a primary focus on healthcare and multifamily design. The firm also supports
- [Full Event Preview for Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo Now Available](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/full-event-preview-for-healthcare-facilities-symposium-expo-now-available/): The full event preview is now available for Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, taking place Sept. 28-30 in Charlotte, North Carolina. HFSE will feature sessions across today’s most critical topics, a dynamic exhibit floor and countless opportunities to make meaningful connections with peers from across the country. This year’s speakers are a dynamic mix of thought leaders
- [First Freestanding ER in Sunrise, Florida Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/ribbon-cutting-held-for-first-freestanding-er-in-sunrise-florida/): A ribbon-cutting was held for Broward Health Sunrise Emergency Room, serving residents of western Broward County, Florida. It is the first freestanding emergency room in the city of Sunrise. The 16,000-square-foot facility delivers the same care as a hospital-based emergency department, with the convenience of a neighborhood location. Open 24 hours a day, seven days
- [Gresham Smith Supports Healthcare Market Growth in Denver with Five Key Hires](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/gresham-smith-supports-healthcare-market-growth-in-denver-with-five-key-hires/): Gresham Smith has welcomed five healthcare professionals to its Denver, Colorado office. By adding both architecture and interior design talent, the firm continues to strengthen the healthcare practice and enhance project delivery for clients, locally and beyond. The five new hires are: Angie Aguilera, AIA, LEED AP, has joined the firm as a senior architect. She has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare design, coordination and construction
- [ABC Releases Latest Construction Spending Data](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/abc-releases-latest-construction-spending-data-2/): National nonresidential construction spending slid 1.5% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.267 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Healthcare construction spending was up 0.3% in May. “Private nonresidential
- [Ribbon-cutting Held for Community Food Locker at Sentara Health Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/ribbon-cutting-held-for-community-food-locker-at-sentara-health-hospital/): Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia and the Suffolk Christian Fellowship Center cut the ribbon on a weatherproof, refrigerated food locker outside the hospital’s emergency department entrance. The locker is the third one Sentara has installed in the region with nonprofit community partners to serve the needs of hospital patients and agency clients who are food insecure. Users can
- [Groundbreaking Held for Inpatient Rehab Hospital in Greater Houston, Texas](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/groundbreaking-held-for-inpatient-rehab-hospital-in-greater-houston-texas/): St. Luke’s Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, broke ground on a freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Greater Houston, Texas, area. The new 58,000-square-foot facility with 40 private rooms will be located on the campus of St. Luke’s Health-Springwoods Village Hospital. It will address a
- [AIA Releases Latest Architecture Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/aia-releases-latest-architecture-billings-index-2/): Business conditions at architecture firms weakened further in May. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index declined to its lowest level since January, with a score of 44.5. While growth appeared to be approaching earlier this year, the current economic conditions have contributed to business conditions softening across all regions. Billings remained closest to growth at firms
- [IEM Appoints Aaron Gibbs for New Chief Technology Officer Role](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/iem-appoints-aaron-gibbs-for-new-chief-technology-officer-role/): Aaron Gibbs has joined Industrial Electric Mfg. as chief technology officer. Gibbs will report to CEO Clayton Such as part of the executive leadership team and will lead IEM’s overall technology vision and strategy. As CTO, Gibbs will shape the technology vision powering IEM's next phase of growth, advancing product development and operational scale in
- [METALCON Introduces New Design District Programming for 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/metalcon-introduces-new-design-district-programming-for-2026/): As architects and design professionals face growing pressure to make smarter decisions about carbon, code compliance, material performance and long-term resilience, METALCON is expanding its Design District programming for 2026 with a new education lineup centered on the issues shaping the built environment. Taking place Oct. 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida,
- [Construction Begins on Neighborhood Hospital, MOB for Jupiter Medical Center in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/construction-begins-on-neighborhood-hospital-mob-for-jupiter-medical-center-in-florida/): Jupiter Medical Center’s 53,370-square-foot neighborhood hospital and 47,000-square-foot medical outpatient building have broken ground in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The projects are expected to be completed by 2028. The two-story neighborhood hospital will offer 24-hour emergency department services, 29 inpatient beds, multiple operating rooms, a diagnostic lab and imaging rooms. The MOB will span three
- [White Paper: Why Acoustic Privacy Matters in Healthcare Environments](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/white-paper-why-acoustic-privacy-matters-in-healthcare-environments/): Provided by: *By submitting this form, you consent to our use and sharing of your provided information for communications. You may opt-out at any time.
- [VA Announces Nearly $600M in Infrastructure Improvements in Second Quarter of FY 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/va-announces-nearly-600m-in-infrastructure-improvements-in-second-quarter-of-fy-2026/): The Department of Veterans Affairs approved $596 million in VA infrastructure improvements in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, part of a record $4.8 billion in non-recurring maintenance funds VA will deploy this year. VA’s FY 2026 $4.8-billion NRM budget is the largest in the department’s history. The funds will be used by VA
- [Henry Ford Hospital Reaches Construction Milestone in $2.2B Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/henry-ford-hospital-reaches-construction-milestone-in-2-2b-expansion/): The steel structure for Henry Ford Hospital’s new patient tower in Detroit, Michigan now soars 20 stories high. Hundreds of Henry Ford Health team members, partners and supporters recently gathered for a topping-out celebration and watched as a 32-foot, 1,400-pound steel beam was placed at the top of the building. The tower is the most
- [Upcoming Projects, June 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/upcoming-projects-june-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. Howard University Hospital redevelopment Washington, D.C. Acute Care Hospital $800 Million Cleveland Clinic West Palm Beach new hospital West Palm Beach,
- [Building Workforce Resilience by Redesigning Rural Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/building-workforce-resilience-by-redesigning-rural-healthcare/): By: Todd Medd Rural health is the backbone of care for millions of Americans, yet these systems face persistent challenges that keep them operating under strain. From geographic and funding limitations to technology and training shortages, rural providers routinely encounter hurdles that larger systems rarely face — especially in critical access and rural emergency hospitals
- [Alan B. Miller Medical Center Expands Access to Care for Palm Beach Gardens Community](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/alan-b-miller-medical-center-expands-access-to-care-for-palm-beach-gardens-community/): A ribbon-cutting event celebrated the opening of Alan B. Miller Medical Center, a new flagship subsidiary hospital of Universal Health Services in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Named after the founder and executive chairman of UHS, the 156-bed, 430,000-square-foot facility expands and enhances access to healthcare for the growing community. Designed as a beacon visible from
- [JE Dunn Completes Construction of New Tower at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/je-dunn-completes-construction-of-new-tower-at-wellstar-kennestone-regional-medical-center/): JE Dunn has completed construction of the new Yellow Tower at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, Georgia. The 300,000-square-foot, nine-story addition to the campus adds 192 patient beds, including 49 NICU beds, an ICU and specialized neurology and cardiology units. Designed by HKS and CDH, with Aptitude: Intelligent Integration providing IT support, the
- [Deconstruction of Former Diabetes Center Building Makes Room for New Inpatient Cancer Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/deconstruction-of-former-diabetes-center-building-makes-room-for-new-inpatient-cancer-hospital/): Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have kicked off construction for the region’s only dedicated adult inpatient cancer hospital. Situated in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston, Massachusetts, work began with the deconstruction of the former Joslin Diabetes Center building at One Joslin Place. The new 300-bed cancer hospital, first announced in
- [Practice Greenhealth Announces 2026 Environmental Excellence Award Recipients](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/practice-greenhealth-announces-2026-environmental-excellence-award-recipients/): Practice Greenhealth announced recipients of its 2026 Environmental Excellence Awards, recognizing healthcare organizations demonstrating leadership in sustainability, environmental stewardship and climate resilience. This year, 430 partner organizations submitted sustainability data representing more than 700 healthcare facilities across the United States and Canada, making it the largest awards cycle in the program's history. In total, 430
- [Robins & Morton Publishes 2026 State of Healthcare Construction Report](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/robins-morton-publishes-2026-state-of-healthcare-construction-report/): Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, healthcare organizations face the challenge of balancing near-term financial realities with long-term infrastructure goals, according to Robins & Morton’s 2026 State of Healthcare Construction Report. Thoughtful planning and data-driven design are enabling systems to make strategic choices that strike a careful balance between financial stability today and the flexibility to repurpose
- [JLL Launches Accreditation Lifecycle Program](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/jll-launches-accreditation-lifecycle-program/): JLL’s Healthcare Division has launched its Accreditation Lifecycle Program, a compliance solution for the physical environment designed to transform how healthcare organizations manage regulatory requirements and accreditation readiness. By integrating JLL’s ATG Intelligence platform – a unified digital system that centralizes drawings, inventory, inspections and corrections – with hands-on support from certified healthcare facility management
- [Gresham Smith Names Alexandria Supino as Charlotte Healthcare Studio Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/gresham-smith-names-alexandria-supino-as-charlotte-healthcare-studio-leader/): Alexandria Supino, AIA, NCARB, EDAC, has joined Gresham Smith as the healthcare studio leader in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, she will oversee studio operations and project delivery, partnering with market leadership to support professional development, uphold quality results and foster design excellence. She will also help strengthen key client relationships and reinforce exceptional
- [NAC Bolsters Healthcare Practice with National Industry Leader Pierce McVey](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/nac-bolsters-healthcare-practice-with-national-industry-leader-pierce-mcvey/): Pierce McVey, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has rejoined NAC as healthcare design principal. A recognized industry expert, McVey serves as president of the American Institute of Architects’ Academy of Architecture for Health. McVey combines decades of healthcare design expertise with innovative technologies and sustainable solutions to improve patient outcomes and staff well-being. His return marks
- [SmithGroup Welcomes Tina Giorgadze as Health Design Director, Interior Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/smithgroup-welcomes-tina-giorgadze-as-health-design-director-interior-design/): SmithGroup has named Tina Giorgadze, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ, CHID, as a design director focused on interior design within the firm’s health market. She has an extensive background in healthcare design, previously serving at Perkins&Will and Montanio Design Group. Over her career, she has emerged as a leader in medical planning and interior design for
- [Srdj Jovicic Joins Arcadis as Principal, Global Lead for Healthcare Advisory](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/srdj-jovicic-joins-arcadis-as-principal-global-lead-for-healthcare-advisory/): Srdj Jovicic has been appointed principal and global lead for healthcare advisory at Arcadis. Jovicic brings nearly two decades of experience leading healthcare-focused concept design, design management and strategic planning across complex international projects. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving market strategy and early-stage client engagement while growing the consulting practice
- [Prefab Delivers New Freestanding Emergency Department in North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/07/prefab-delivers-new-freestanding-emergency-department-in-north-carolina/): A ribbon-cutting was held for Atrium Health’s new freestanding emergency department in Concord, North Carolina. The 11,021-square-foot project was built entirely using modular construction. The 10-bed facility was completed in less than 10 months. The offsite construction method offers several advantages, including faster project timelines, improved quality control, reduced onsite workforce, reduced waste, and minimized
- [CaroMont Health Announces Plans for New Hospital in Cleveland County](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/caromont-health-announces-plans-for-new-hospital-in-cleveland-county/): CaroMont Health announced plans to build a new hospital in Cleveland County, North Carolina, pending regulatory approvals. The proposed facility introduces an innovative model of care designed around the care residents need most: emergency services, short-stay inpatient care and select specialty services. The announcement responds to a documented, state-identified need. The North Carolina State Medical
- [DPR Construction Opens New Office in Philadelphia](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/dpr-construction-opens-new-office-in-philadelphia/): DPR Construction has expanded its footprint in the mid-Atlantic with the opening of a new office in the Philadelphia suburb of Radnor, Pennsylvania. The office brings DPR’s team and expertise closer to its customers throughout the Delaware Valley. This expansion reflects the company’s targeted growth strategy – deepening relationships with key customers; fostering connections with local talent, trade partners
- [Engineering Firms Move to Position of Strength, ACEC Research Institute Reports](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/engineering-firms-move-to-position-of-strength-acec-research-institute-reports/): The American Council of Engineering Companies Research Institute released its Engineering Business Sentiment Survey Q2, painting a picture of an industry that remains fundamentally sound, while recalibrating in response to a more uncertain economic environment. The quarterly survey of 583 engineering firm executives found firm finances and industry performance still strong — net ratings of +79 and +74, respectively — yet confidence
- [AIA Launches Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience Commitment](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/aia-launches-disaster-risk-reduction-resilience-commitment/): The American Institute of Architects has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects. The AIA Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment provides architects with a foundation for action, encourages dialogue and will be
- [AI, Behavioral Health and Future of Care Take Center Stage at Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/ai-behavioral-health-and-future-of-care-take-center-stage-at-healthcare-facilities-symposium-expo/): Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo returns Sep. 28-30 for its 39th annual event at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina. The symposium and expo brings together architects, designers, engineers, contractors, healthcare providers and owners to explore the innovations shaping tomorrow’s healthcare spaces. Centered around the theme "Learn. Connect. Thrive.", HFSE 2026 will feature 100+ exhibitors,
- [Submissions Open for International Federation of Healthcare Engineering Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/submissions-open-for-international-federation-of-healthcare-engineering-awards/): Submissions are open for the International Federation of Healthcare Engineering 2026 Awards, which will be presented at the IFHE Annual Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2026. The awards recognize leadership, innovation and measurable impact within the healthcare facility environment. To be eligible, projects must be substantially completed between Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 31,
- [Heritage Garden Refreshed at Sentara Obici Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/heritage-garden-refreshed-at-sentara-obici-hospital/): Eternal presence was written into the plan when the estate of Amedeo Obici, co-founder of Planter’s Peanuts, endowed the creation of Louise Obici Memorial Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia after his death in 1947, in memory of his late wife, Louise, who died in 1938. Their caskets rested under the staircase of the original 1950 hospital
- [ABC: Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/abc-construction-materials-prices-surge-2-6-in-may/): Construction input prices increased 2.6% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Overall construction materials prices are 9.6% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 9.7% higher. Prices increased in 2 of the 3
- [$2.6M in Funding Secured to Upgrade Emergency Power at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/2-6m-in-funding-secured-to-upgrade-emergency-power-at-huntsville-hospital-for-women-children/): U.S. Rep. Dale Strong secured roughly $2.6 million in Community Project Funding through the FY26 Homeland Appropriations Bill to provide backup generators for Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children in Alabama. The project will strengthen emergency preparedness and system redundancy to ensure the hospital is able to care for patients across North Alabama during severe
- [IAPMO Publishes 2027 Editions of UPC, UMC](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/iapmo-publishes-2027-editions-of-upc-umc/): IAPMO has published the 2027 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code in both hardcopy and electronic versions, completing a three-year consensus development cycle accredited by the American National Standards Institute. Significant changes to the UPC include: New provisions for adult changing stations New provisions for laminar flow faucets in healthcare facilities
- [Infrastructure Investment to Power Next Generation of Growth at AHN Forbes Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/infrastructure-investment-to-power-next-generation-of-growth-at-ahn-forbes-hospital/): Construction is underway on infrastructure improvements at Allegheny Health Network’s Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. The project is part of a $63-million, multi-year investment, positioning the medical campus for resiliency, growth and greater care access in the decades ahead. The planned investments will upgrade core building systems, including electrical transformers and switchgear, emergency generators, the
- [Healthcare-Related Technical Sessions Scheduled for 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/healthcare-related-technical-sessions-scheduled-for-2026-aspe-convention-expo/): During the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this fall, industry experts will present dynamic technical education sessions designed to increase the skills and career opportunities of attendees. In addition, each session provides 0.125 CEUs for licensing and certification requirements. The convention and expo will be held Oct. 8 – 14. The technical education sessions are geared toward professionals at all skill levels, and are presented in five tracks: Healthcare, fire
- [Dodge Construction Network: Healthcare Planning Activity Gains Momentum](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/dodge-construction-network-healthcare-planning-activity-gains-momentum/): The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 5.9% in May to 275.7 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised April reading of 260.4. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 6.9% and institutional planning momentum grew 3.1%. “Nonresidential planning continued to stabilize throughout May,” said Sarah Martin, director of economic Research at Dodge Construction Network.
- [DBIA Updates, Expands Teaming Agreement Guidance with New Design-Build Deeper Dive](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/dbia-updates-expands-teaming-agreement-guidance-with-new-design-build-deeper-dive/): The Design-Build Institute of America has released Design-Build Teaming Agreements: A Design-Build Done Right Deeper Dive, an expanded resource that builds on DBIA’s existing teaming agreement guidance with updated recommendations, practical tools and real-world considerations for increasingly complex Design-Build pursuits. The publication provides practical guidance for design-builders, designers, trade partners and owners navigating modern Design-Build
- [Plans Announced to Build New AHN Canonsburg Hospital in Pennsylvania](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/plans-announced-to-build-new-ahn-canonsburg-hospital-in-pennsylvania/): Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health announced plans to build a full-service hospital in Cecil Township at the Southpointe II business park near Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The new approximately 150,000-square-foot facility will replace the AHN Canonsburg Hospital and expand access to advanced, comprehensive healthcare services for residents of the greater Washington County and southern Allegheny County regions.
- [NYU Langone Unveils Plans for Academic Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/nyu-langone-unveils-plans-for-academic-medical-center/): NYU Langone Health officials announced plans to build an academic medical center near the border of Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York. Coined the Melville campus, it will feature a modern hospital with over 500 private inpatient rooms, more than 70 emergency department bays and advanced operating and procedure suites. The site will also
- [Nonresidential Construction Spending Grows on Public Sector Strength in April](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/nonresidential-construction-spending-grows-on-public-sector-strength-in-april/): National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.250 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was down 0.2%, while
- [Tangram Interiors Hosts Health Spaces Vendor Showcase](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/tangram-interiors-hosts-health-spaces-vendor-showcase/): Tangram Interiors hosted its third Health Spaces April 28-May 8, showcase at its Santa Fe Springs, California location. The healthcare-focused vendor event brought together healthcare executives, architects, designers, manufacturers and industry leaders to explore the future of healthcare environments. Health Spaces was designed to create a more intimate alternative to a traditional trade show. It
- [Construction Team Selected for New Pavilion at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/construction-team-selected-for-new-pavilion-at-memorial-sloan-kettering-cancer-center/): A joint venture of Turner Construction Company and Consigli Construction Co. was selected to provide construction services for The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which will be built on MSK’s main campus in Manhattan, New York. The pavilion is designed to meet the evolving challenges of cancer care, as treatments
- [Hoar Construction Breaks Ground on Rehabilitation Hospital Outside of Chattanooga](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/hoar-construction-breaks-ground-on-rehabilitation-hospital-outside-of-chattanooga/): Hoar Construction announced the groundbreaking of the 54,000-square-foot rehabilitation hospital in Ooltewah, Tennessee, outside of Chattanooga. Hoar is serving as general contractor for construction of the inpatient hospital, which is set to open in spring 2027 and is being developed by The Sanders Trust, with Lifepoint Health as the owner and in partnership with CommonSpirit.
- [Ribbon-cutting Held for Cape Fear Valley Health Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/ribbon-cutting-held-for-cape-fear-valley-health-dorothea-dix-adolescent-care-facility/): A ribbon-cutting celebrated the opening of the Cape Fear Valley Health Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care facility in Lillington, North Carolina. The one-story, 8,843-square-foot freestanding behavioral health center, located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital, includes 21 inpatient beds, a group therapy room, an outdoor recreation area and a quiet activity room. Robins & Morton
- [Designing Instrument Processing for Safer Clinical Workflows](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/designing-instrument-processing-for-safer-clinical-workflows/): Instrument processing plays a critical role in helping healthcare organizations maintain safe, standardized clinical operations. While sterilization equipment is an essential component of these spaces, effective instrument processing design requires a comprehensive approach that considers workflow, ergonomics, infection prevention and operational efficiency. As healthcare facilities continue prioritizing patient safety and compliance initiatives, architects and designers
- [Joel Rothenberg Named Director of Mechanical Engineering in Ware Malcomb New York Office](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/joel-rothenberg-named-director-of-mechanical-engineering-in-ware-malcomb-new-york-office/): Joel Rothenberg has been promoted to director of mechanical engineering at Ware Malcomb, based in the company’s New York City office. In his new role, he will lead the firm’ mechanical, plumbing and fire protection design efforts across all its offices. Rothenberg has played a key role in integrating mechanical engineering services into collaborative proposals
- [Ribbon-cutting Marks Critical Expansion for Child & Adolescent Behavioral Healthcare in Southern California](https://mcdmag.com/2026/06/ribbon-cutting-marks-critical-expansion-for-child-adolescent-behavioral-healthcare-in-southern-california/): View Behavioral Health Colton Children’s, a new 52-bed inpatient psychiatric health facility for children and adolescents, has opened in Colton, California. The 24,000-square-foot, one-story facility features four inpatient units, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, dining rooms, admitting suites and staff areas. The facility offers primarily single occupancy rooms and has been designed with colors, finishes
- [VA Issues RFP to Build Temp Housing on West Los Angeles Medical Center Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/va-issues-rfp-to-build-temp-housing-on-west-los-angeles-medical-center-campus/): The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a request for proposals to build approximately 220 temporary units to house veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center north campus in California. The RFP invites companies to submit proposals for delivering the housing units by the end of calendar year 2026 in accordance with VA’s
- [Wold Architects & Engineers Expands Healthcare, Education Design Expertise with JJCA Acquisition](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/wold-architects-engineers-expands-healthcare-education-design-expertise-with-jjca-acquisition/): Wold Architects & Engineers has acquired JJCA, a Nashville, Tennessee-based architecture firm known for its work in healthcare and education design. The partnership builds on JJCA’s long-standing presence in Tennessee and the country, where the firm has developed strong client relationships and a reputation for thoughtful, specialized design. By joining Wold, JJCA gains access to expanded resources,
- [AIA/Deltek ABI: Billing Activity at Architecture Firms Moderates](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/aia-deltek-abi-billing-activity-at-architecture-firms-moderates/): Architecture firm billings declined modestly in April as broader economic instability continued. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising billings. National architecture firm billings have remained below the 50-point growth threshold since January 2023.
- [Scenario Planning for Resilient Facilities: Preparing for Normal, Extreme Circumstances](https://mcdmag.com/2021/05/scenario-planning-for-resilient-facilities-preparing-for-normal-extreme-circumstances/): By: Scott Holmes and Sophia Skemp The minute health systems started shutting down services at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, reality hit that something was broken. It was more than the supply chain, which buckled under a 17-fold increase in demand for such things as facemasks and gowns at a time when organizations only
- [The Quiet Pressures of Healthcare Lighting](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/the-quiet-pressures-of-healthcare-lighting/): How lighting decisions shape patient experience, staff performance + project outcomes before occupancy By: Tim Sohl In healthcare environments, lighting operates like background pressure; it quietly shapes how patients, families, clinicians and staff experience a space — and often without anyone naming it as “lighting.” The moment a lobby feels sterile, a corridor feels stressful
- [LEO A DALY Welcomes Cynthia Doolittle as Deputy Director of Federal Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/leo-a-daly-welcomes-cynthia-doolittle-as-deputy-director-of-federal-healthcare/): Cynthia “Cyndi” Doolittle, P.E., Lt Col (Ret.), U.S. Air Force, has joined LEO A DALY as deputy director of the federal healthcare market. With more than 30 years of distinguished leadership in federal healthcare infrastructure and military civil engineering, Doolittle brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Most recently, she served as director
- [Gensler Grows Global Healthcare Practice with Four Senior Leadership Hires](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/gensler-grows-global-healthcare-practice-with-four-senior-leadership-hires/): Four senior healthcare leaders have joined Gensler, across the United States, marking a significant step in the continued expansion of the firm’s healthcare practice. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Colleen Harrington joins as a senior healthcare interior designer, bringing two decades of experience dedicated exclusively to healthcare environments. She is particularly passionate about oncology environments, most recently
- [Crisis Care Imagineer Dr. Scott Zeller Honored as 2026 Changemaker](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/crisis-care-imagineer-dr-scott-zeller-honored-as-2026-changemaker/): Dr. Scott Zeller has been selected for The Center for Health Design’s 2026 Changemaker award. He is being honored for transforming crisis care environments through the creation of the EmPATH (Emergency, Psychiatric, Assessment, Treatment and Healing) model. Driven by the belief that behavioral health patients deserve the same environmental consideration, rapid intervention and compassionate care
- [Dee Dee Bonds Joins McMillan Pazdan Smith as Healthcare Interiors Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/dee-dee-bonds-joins-mcmillan-pazdan-smith-as-healthcare-interiors-leader/): Dee Dee Bonds has joined McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture as healthcare interiors leader, bringing more than 20 years of expertise in creating thoughtful, healing-centered healthcare environments. She will partner with healthcare executives, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to tackle high-stakes challenges across planning, programming and design delivery. Bonds previously led interior design practices at HOK and
- [Center for Health Design Accepting Submissions for New Investigator Research Award](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/center-for-health-design-accepting-submissions-for-new-investigator-research-award/): Applications are being accepted for the Joseph G. Sprague New Investigator Award. The award, created by The Center for Health Design and funded by the Joseph G. Sprague Foundation, strives to encourage up-and-coming researchers to examine how the built environment impacts outcomes in healthcare settings. Priority will be given to the studies focused on design
- [Research Shows Rural Hospitals Face Planning, Funding Gap Despite Demand](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/research-shows-rural-hospitals-face-planning-funding-gap-despite-demand/): Rural healthcare systems across the United States recognize urgent unmet service needs in their communities, yet many lack the internal planning capacity and funding alignment required to move capital projects forward, according to new research released by Wold Architects & Engineers. The report, The State of Rural Health Planning in America, surveyed 100 hospital and
- [Best in Construction: ABC Awards Top Healthcare Construction Projects of 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/best-in-construction-abc-awards-top-healthcare-construction-projects-of-2025/): Associated Builders and Contractors unveiled winners of the 2025 National Excellence in Construction Awards, which celebrate the best in merit shop construction and honor the most outstanding projects. The EIC Awards celebrate each member of the construction team. The winning projects are judged on complexity, unique challenges overcome, completion time, innovation and safety. This year’s
- [Details, Registration for 2026 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference Unveiled](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/details-registration-for-2026-health-care-facilities-innovation-conference-unveiled/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has opened registration for the Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, which will take place Aug. 2-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. General sessions for the 2026 event include a keynote by author and former NFL and NBA executive Paul Epstein, who will teach attendees a
- [Construction Begins on Oregon’s First Fully Electric Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/construction-begins-on-oregons-first-fully-electric-hospital/): Construction has begun on a hospital tower at Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Oregon. It is scheduled to open in 2029. The new seven-story, 615,000-square-foot hospital tower will feature all private patent rooms, in-room telemedicine capabilities, advanced robotics, image-guided surgical equipment and expanded emergency department. The hospital will be fully electric and is
- [Final Steel Beam Placed for New 14-Story Pediatric Hospital in St. Louis](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/final-steel-beam-placed-for-new-14-story-pediatric-hospital-in-st-louis/): SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital celebrated the placement of the final structural beam atop its new 14-story pediatric hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The topping out ceremony signified completion of the building’s structural frame and advanced the hospital toward its slated late 2027 opening. The new facility is designed to transform pediatric care by
- [Parkland Health Expands Hospital Capacity with New Patient Care Units](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/parkland-health-expands-hospital-capacity-with-new-patient-care-units/): Two inpatient units have opened at Parkland Memorial Hospital, adding 112 beds over the next six months, helping meet the growing healthcare needs of Dallas County, Texas. The expansion is in areas of the hospital that had been previously shell space. Once complete, the project will bring the hospital to more than 980 licensed beds.
- [Ribbon-cutting Held for Nation’s First Health & Wellness Center in Major Travel Hub](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/ribbon-cutting-held-for-nations-first-health-wellness-center-in-major-travel-hub/): Hackensack Meridian Health is hoping to make it easier for patients to go to the doctor, with the opening of the first-in-the-nation comprehensive health and wellness center at a major transit hub. Hackensack Meridian’s Health & Wellness Center at Metropark, built alongside New Jersey Transit’s second-busiest train station, with extended hours, will offer patients the
- [Upcoming Projects, May 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/upcoming-projects-may-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. AdventHealth Orlando tower addition Orlando, Fla. Acute Care Hospital $400 Million Emerald Lakes new construction Palm Bay, Fla. Acute Care Hospital
- [Multi-Phase Preservation Underway of Maine’s First State Mental Health Institution](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/multi-phase-preservation-underway-of-maines-first-state-mental-health-institution/): The multi-phase stabilization and preservation of The Stone Building, the former Augusta Mental Health Institute and Maine’s first state mental health institution, is underway. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the granite landmark is undergoing critical rehabilitation following nearly two decades of vacancy. Originally constructed between 1836 and 1840 and expanded between 1848
- [FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital Opens Modernized Mother-Baby Unit](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/fmol-health-our-lady-of-lourdes-womens-childrens-hospital-opens-modernized-mother-baby-unit/): As part of its $100-million Advancing Acadiana strategic investment, Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana has unveiled its modernized Mother-Baby Unit. The upgraded unit enhances the postpartum experience with new patient rooms, advanced safety features and amenities designed to strengthen early bonding and promote healing. Key features include: Larger patient
- [Dodge Momentum Index: Healthcare Planning Activity Re-accelerates](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/dodge-momentum-index-healthcare-planning-activity-re-accelerates/): The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 6.2% in April to 264.2 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised March reading of 248.8. Over the month, commercial planning grew 8.1% and institutional planning momentum improved 1.5%. On the institutional side, education and healthcare planning re-accelerated, while recreational, public and religious planning slowed down over the
- [Adolfson & Peterson Construction Completes Cook Children's Clinic in Arlington](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/adolfson-peterson-construction-completes-cook-childrens-clinic-in-arlington/): Adolfson & Peterson Construction, a national, family-owned construction management and contracting company, recently completed construction on the interior build-out of the new Cook Children’s clinic in Arlington, Texas. Construction began in August 2025. Designed by E4H Architecture, the 6,450-square-foot build-out includes a pediatric primary care clinic with 15 exam rooms, dedicated treatment and laboratory spaces,
- [Two Pediatric Sensory-Informed Care Rooms Unveiled at South Shore Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/two-pediatric-sensory-informed-care-rooms-unveiled-at-south-shore-hospital/): South Shore Health has unveiled its newest Dunkin’ Joyful Space — two pediatric Sensory-Informed Care Rooms at South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. The rooms have been transformed to create a therapeutic environment tailored to children with sensory-processing difficulties. Made possible by a nearly $142,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the
- [Steel Work Begins on $1.2B Roper St. Francis Heathcare Campus in South Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/steel-work-begins-on-1-2b-roper-st-francis-heathcare-campus-in-south-carolina/): The Barton Malow | Edifice joint venture team has begun structural steel work at Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s future Roper Hospital campus in North Charleston, South Carolina, marking a pivotal milestone in the construction of the $1.2-billion facility. The start of steel work signals the project’s transition from below-grade construction to its vertical rise, bringing
- [Construction Begins on Self Medical Center Spring Street in South Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/construction-begins-on-self-medical-center-spring-street-in-south-carolina/): Robins & Morton joined Self Regional Healthcare May 5 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Self Medical Center Spring Street, a new 68,000-square-foot multispecialty medical office building in Greenwood, South Carolina. The facility will bring together a wide range of specialty services under one roof, including urology, gastroenterology, general surgery, bariatric surgery, women’s health and infusion
- [ABC: Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/abc-construction-materials-prices-soar-in-april-up-6-2-since-january/): Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices
- [ChristianaCare Advances New Health Campus in Camden, Delaware to Close Care Gaps](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/christianacare-advances-new-health-campus-in-camden-delaware-to-close-care-gaps/): ChristianaCare has taken another major step to expand access to high-quality care across Delaware by submitting a Notice of Intent to the Delaware Health Resources Board to develop a new health campus in Camden. The proposed campus will include a health center and a neighborhood hospital and is part of the $865-million statewide commitment. ChristianaCare
- [White Paper - Aesthetics and Functionality: Striking a Balance that Enhances the Overall Point of Care Healthcare Experience](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/white-paper-aesthetics-and-functionality-striking-a-balance-that-enhances-the-overall-point-of-care-healthcare-experience/): When it comes to ambulatory care, there is greater understanding in how a more holistic approach to design has the power to transform and strengthen the healthcare experience for providers, staff and patients. Better care truly does start with a better-designed experience—one that offers an empathetic approach that brings together workflows and technologies to support
- [DIGroup Architecture Welcomes Anthony Covington as Director of Business Development for Philadelphia Region](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/digroup-architecture-welcomes-anthony-covington-as-director-of-business-development-for-philadelphia-region/): DIGroup Architecture has announced that Anthony Covington has been named director of business development, Philadelphia region. In this role, the life-long Philadelphia native will focus on cultivating awareness of the firm, building new relationships and maintaining existing client partnerships throughout the greater Philadelphia market. Covington will support business development efforts across a range of sectors, including K-12 and higher education, healthcare, community
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Spending Remains Steady in March](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/abc-healthcare-construction-spending-remains-steady-in-march/): National healthcare construction spending increased 0.1% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Healthcare spending is remaining relatively steady, with ABC reporting a 2.2% increase over 12 months. Overall, spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Both public and private nonresidential spending were
- [Webinar Covers Significant Changes in 2026 FGI Code for Planning and Design of Hospitals](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/webinar-covers-significant-changes-in-2026-fgi-code-for-planning-and-design-of-hospitals/): A live, in-depth webinar hosted by FGI University will cover major revisions and additions to the 2026 FGI Code for Planning and Design of Hospitals. It will be held 11:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 18. By learning how to interpret and apply these updated requirements, participants will be better equipped to design healthcare facilities
- [DPR Construction Debuts Silicon Valley Office & Prefab Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/dpr-construction-debuts-silicon-valley-office-prefab-facility/): DPR Construction has opened a Silicon Valley Office and Prefabrication Assembly Facility in Santa Clara, California. The 113,702-square-foot facility brings the company’s regional and corporate operations together with its Prefabrication Assembly Facility, uniting office, craft and fabrication teams under one roof. The building houses 68,160 square feet of open office space and 45,542 square feet dedicated to
- [Hartford HealthCare Announces Nearly $1B Investment to Revamp Flagship Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/hartford-healthcare-announces-nearly-1b-investment-to-revamp-flagship-hospital/): Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut announced a nearly $1 billion investment to reinvent the system’s flagship hospital, Hartford Hospital, into an quaternary academic medical center. The investment will include a new patient arrival center, a healing garden, smart rooms, three floors of procedure space and an improved emergency department. The heart of the investment, a new
- [Sliding Doors Support Wellbeing in Health Care Interiors](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/sliding-doors-support-wellbeing-in-health-care-interiors/): Sliding glass doors with integrated louver systems optimize interiors for privacy and daylight access. Medical providers often experience elevated occupational stress, which can cause high attrition rates and career regret according to multiple peer-reviewed studies. But considered interior design can help mitigate unnecessary stress and its consequences. By responding to the burdens medical professionals face
- [Basement Administrative Space Converted to Garden-Level Patient Unit at Rehabilitation Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/basement-administrative-space-converted-to-garden-level-patient-unit-at-rehabilitation-hospital/): Renovations have been completed at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England in Woburn, Massachusetts. A basement-level administrative space has been converted into a garden-level patient unit with 14 private patient rooms. The project included MEP upgrades, therapy gym, day rooms, nurses’ stations, training areas and general office space. Other features of the project include an
- [Groundbreaking Held for Glen Oaks Behavioral Health Hospital Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/groundbreaking-held-for-glen-oaks-behavioral-health-hospital-expansion/): A groundbreaking was held for an expansion project at Glen Oaks Hospital in Greenville, Texas. The 10,437-square-foot single-floor addition will add 24 beds, including eight accessible rooms. The facility will feature a treatment planning space, a quiet group room, a social activity room and two courtyard spaces. The project also includes a 1,338-square-foot dining room
- [Children’s Mercy Announces Plans for $1B Acute Care Tower at Flagship Campus in Kansas City](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/childrens-mercy-unveils-plans-for-1b-acute-care-tower-at-flagship-campus-in-kansas-city/): Officials from Children’s Mercy unveiled plans for a new acute patient tower at its flagship campus in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The estimated cost of the project is more than $1 billion, which will be supported by private-public investments built on community philanthropy and long-standing collaboration. Enabling work is expected to begin this fall, with
- [UPMC Washington Launches Inpatient Teleconsultation Service](https://mcdmag.com/2026/05/upmc-washington-launches-inpatient-teleconsultation-service/): UPMC Washington in Pennsylvania is expanding access to specialized neurological care close to home with the launch of a new hospital inpatient tele-neurosurgery consultation service. Using secure video technology, UPMC neurosurgery specialists provide real‑time consultations for hospitalized patients with spine or intracranial (brain‑related) conditions, working directly with the hospital care team at the patient’s bedside.
- [Registration Opens for International Federation of Healthcare Engineering 29th World Congress](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/registration-opens-for-international-federation-of-healthcare-engineering-29th-world-congress/): Registration is officially open for the International Federation of Healthcare Engineering 29th World Congress. The event is hosted by the Association of Medical Facility Professionals and will be co-located with the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, delivering an unprecedented global healthcare design event. The IFHE World Congress will take place Oct. 17-20 in New Orleans,
- [Shepley Bulfinch Principal Cathleen Lange Retires After 26 Years Shaping Healthcare Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/shepley-bulfinch-principal-cathleen-lange-retires-after-26-years-shaping-healthcare-design/): Shepley Bulfinch announced the retirement of Principal Cathleen Lange, AIA, LEED AP. Since joining the firm in 2000, Lange has helped shape the firm’s healthcare practice while mentoring generations of design professionals. As a principal, Lange became a defining voice in the firm’s healthcare work and played an instrumental role in bringing several of Shepley
- [Ennead Architects Joins CannonDesign](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/ennead-architects-joins-cannondesign/): Ennead Architects is joining CannonDesign. Ennead will be a distinct studio within CannonDesign, practicing as Ennead, a CannonDesign company. It will continue its work as an integrated design collective with teams in New York, Los Angeles and Shanghai. Its unique identity, design culture and leadership will be strengthened by CannonDesign’s broad capabilities and complementary portfolio.
- [Registration Opens for 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/registration-opens-for-2026-aspe-convention-expo/): The American Society of Plumbing Engineers invites all plumbing industry professionals to the 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo, which will be held Oct. 8–14 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. Register by June 30 at expo.aspe.org to get the early bird rate. ASPE's biennial Convention & Expo brings together thousands of engineers, designers, specifiers and contractors to
- [AIA/Deltek ABI Signaling Market Stabilization With Near Flat Billing Activity](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/aia-deltek-abi-signaling-market-stabilization-with-near-flat-billing-activity/): Architecture firm billings held steady in March, indicating market stability despite global economic concerns. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index scored 49.8, reflecting near-equal shares of firms reporting increases and decreases. This marks the closest the index has come to the 50-point growth threshold since early 2023, offering cautious optimism. New project inquiries rose steadily, and
- [Kadean Construction Names New Healthcare Business Unit Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/kadean-construction-names-new-healthcare-business-unit-leader/): Kadean Construction has aligned its extensive nationwide Healthcare Business Unit operations under the leadership of Travis Mulder, vice president. With nearly 20 years of experience, he provides strategic leadership across the firm’s inpatient, outpatient, institutional and private healthcare projects, ensuring consistency, accountability and early alignment for healthcare clients across the country. Mulder is actively involved
- [Upcoming Projects, April 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/upcoming-projects-april-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. John J Pershing VA Medical Center Building 8 replacement Poplar Bluff, Mo. Acute Care Hospital $15 Million New Mexico VA Healthcare
- [MCD’s 2026 Behavioral Health CEU Event Set for May 7](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/mcds-2026-behavioral-health-ceu-event-set-for-may-7-2/): Following a series of successful virtual learning days in 2025, Medical Construction & Design is once again partnering with AEC Daily, kicking off with a virtual event focused on behavioral health. This highly anticipated learning event will consist of three, one-hour virtual AIA CEU sessions. The event will take place noon EST May 7. Each
- [BHMA Publishes New Standard for Determining Builders Hardware Energy Consumption](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/bhma-publishes-new-standard-for-determining-builders-hardware-energy-consumption/): The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association has published ANSI/BHMA A156.45 for Determination of Builders Hardware Energy Consumption, introducing a consistent method for measuring the operational energy usage of wired architectural door hardware, including locks, strikes and input devices. The new standard complements existing BHMA product standards by allowing large facilities such as hospitals and government buildings
- [White Paper Establishes Best Practices for Fetal Care Center Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/white-paper-establishes-best-practices-for-fetal-care-center-design/): Fetal Health Foundation has published a new white paper establishing environmental and spatial guidelines for the design of fetal care centers. “Recommendations for Facility Design Guidelines – Fetal Care Center” is available through FGI, the nonprofit publisher of the FGI Codes/Guidelines. Developed by multidisciplinary fetal care experts, the white paper provides practical, research-informed recommendations to
- [DBIA Primer Provides Targeted Guidance for Progressive Design-Build Projects](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/dbia-primer-provides-targeted-guidance-for-progressive-design-build-projects/): The Design-Build Institute of America has introduced Progressive Design-Build Done Right: Progressive Design-Build Best Practices primer. The guidance emphasizes universal ethical conduct, demonstrated competence and the importance of collaborative, transparent project teams. PDB now represents roughly one-third of all Design-Build procurements, according to FMI’s 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. As Design-Build is projected to reach 47%
- [Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Expands at Niswonger Children’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/neonatal-intensive-care-unit-expands-at-niswonger-childrens-hospital/): An expanded neonatal intensive care unit has been unveiled at Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. The project adds 43,000 square feet and features 48 private family rooms, replacing an open-bay design with spaces that allow parents to stay overnight. The expanded unit features specialized twin rooms, a milk lab for advanced nutrition and equipment
- [12th Floor Intensive Care Expansion Opens at Children's of Alabama](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/12th-floor-intensive-care-expansion-opens-at-childrens-of-alabama/): A buildout of the 12th floor at the Children's of Alabama’s Benjamin Russell Hospital in downtown Birmingham, Alabama is complete. The project delivered 50 new intensive care patient rooms and more than 49,000 square feet of critical support space. Originally constructed as shell space when the hospital opened in 2012, the 12th floor was reserved
- [Citizens Health Replacement Hospital Opens in Colby, Kansas](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/citizens-health-replacement-hospital-opens-in-colby-kansas/): Citizens Health’s replacement hospital in Colby, Kansas has been completed, expanding access to care for patients across a nine-county region. McCarthy Building Companies served as construction manager for the project, working with HFG Architects as the design architect. Located adjacent to the existing facility, the campus consolidates Citizens Medical Center’s services into a single, efficient,
- [New University Hospital at Ohio State Stands as 10th-Tallest Building in Columbus](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/new-university-hospital-at-ohio-state-stands-as-10th-tallest-building-in-columbus/): On Feb. 22, the first of 425 patients were moved through three dedicated routes into spacious private rooms at the new University Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. A decade in the making, the 1.9-million-square-foot, 26-story hospital is the largest single-facility construction project ever undertaken at Ohio State. The project
- [Hoar Construction Appoints Synjyn Dodd as Director of Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/hoar-construction-appoints-synjyn-dodd-as-director-of-healthcare/): Synjyn Dodd has been appointed director of healthcare at Hoar Construction. With more than 20 years of experience, Dodd brings a combination of healthcare operations experience and construction leadership. Throughout his career, he has led teams responsible for more than $10 billion in healthcare projects, ranging from hospital campuses to specialized treatment facilities. Most recently,
- [DPR Taps Veteran Healthcare, Life Sciences Builder to Lead Pacific Northwest](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/dpr-taps-veteran-healthcare-life-sciences-builder-to-lead-pacific-northwest/): DPR has appointed veteran technical builder, Kelly Pratt, to lead its Pacific Northwest Business Unit, strengthening the company's ability to help customers navigate the healthcare and life sciences markets and deliver complex facilities with confidence. Pratt brings deep Pacific Northwest experience and a track record of delivering certainty on complex life sciences, healthcare and commercial
- [HKS Strengthens Health Practice in Mountain West Region with New Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/hks-strengthens-health-practice-in-mountain-west-region-with-new-leader/): Scott Nelson has been appointed principal and health studio practice leader at HKS for the Mountain West region. With nearly four decades of experience dedicated to the planning, design and construction of health facilities, he will help guide HKS’s mission to deliver innovative, patient-focused design solutions across Colorado and the Mountain West Region. Nelson joins
- [From ED Boarding to Crisis Stabilization](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/from-ed-boarding-to-crisis-stabilization/): Designing better behavioral health pathways By Andrea Ruelas As behavioral health crises continue to surge, healthcare systems are rethinking where, how and by whom patients in acute distress should be treated. The answer increasingly lies not in prolonged emergency department boarding, but in purpose-built crisis care environments that improve outcomes, restore throughput and support more
- [Joint Commission Accredits 176 VA Programs in 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/joint-commission-accredits-176-va-programs-in-2025/): The Joint Commission accredited every Department of Veterans Affairs program it examined in calendar year 2025. The Joint Commission visited VA hospitals, behavioral healthcare and home care facilities, and ambulatory facilities last year. As a result of those visits, the standards body accredited all 176 VA programs it assessed. Programs assessed and approved by the Joint Commission included an
- [Plans Unveiled for UT Austin Academic Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/plans-unveiled-for-ut-austin-academic-medical-center/): Officials of The University of Texas at Austin have announced plans for a new academic medical center. The facility is being designed from the ground up to support an integrated, patient-centered model of care, with a focus on creating a healing environment that is easier for patients and families to navigate. Key design features include
- [Wold Architects & Engineers Strengthens Healthcare Vertical with New Business Development Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/wold-architects-engineers-strengthens-healthcare-vertical-with-new-business-development-leader/): Chris Jann has been hired as a healthcare business development leader in the Wold Architects & Engineers’ Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. Jann brings over 30 years of business development and market research experience to the firm’s senior leadership team. A veteran of some of the world’s largest multidisciplinary design organizations and architectural firms across the country,
- [Kraus-Anderson Completes Remodel at Lakeview Clinic in Waconia, Minnesota](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/kraus-anderson-completes-remodel-at-lakeview-clinic-in-waconia-minnesota/): Kraus-Anderson has completed an interior and exterior remodel of Lakeview Clinic in Waconia, Minnesota. Designed by DSGW Architecture, the project includes a comprehensive 10,000-square-foot renovation. Key updates include relocating the main entrance; phased enhancements to the waiting areas and registration desk; and the expansion and renovation of the OB/GYN and podiatry clinics, as well as
- [First Novant Health Hospital Approved for Union County, North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/first-novant-health-hospital-approved-for-union-county-north-carolina/): Novant Health received approval from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for its first comprehensive community hospital in the Wesley Chapel area of Union County. Novant Health Wesley Chapel Medical Center, a 32-bed hospital, will be located at 4719 Weddington Road in Monroe, North Carolina and is expected to be completed in
- [HealthSpaces 2026: Where Healthcare Facilities Leaders Come to Think](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/healthspaces-2026-where-healthcare-facilities-leaders-come-to-think/): HealthSpaces '26 brings together healthcare design, construction and facilities leadership from health systems across the country for an invite-only retreat at Chateau Elan, a winery and resort set among rolling vineyards in Braselton, Georgia. Features include TED-style talks, candid small group discussions and focused one-on-one meetings with solution providers, all in a relaxed environment that's
- [ASHRAE Highlights Industry Priorities in 2026 Annual Conference Technical Program](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/ashrae-highlights-industry-priorities-in-2026-annual-conference-technical-program/): ASHRAE released its technical program for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 27–July 1 in Austin, Texas. The conference will bring together industry professionals, researchers and practitioners from around the world for a week of knowledge-sharing, technical exploration, professional development and peer engagement. The complete schedule is available online and through ASHRAE 365, enabling attendees
- [MUSC Health Launches Capital Campaign to Build Cancer Center in South Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/musc-health-launches-capital-campaign-to-build-cancer-center-in-south-carolina/): Medical University of South Carolina Health has launched one of the largest and most ambitious capital campaign in its history – a $250-million initiative to support the development of a new MUSC Comprehensive Cancer Hospital that will significantly expand access to world-class cancer care for patients across South Carolina. The proposed cancer hospital will serve
- [Funding Announced for Energy Efficiency, Electrification Upgrades at NY Hospitals](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/funding-announced-for-energy-efficiency-electrification-upgrades-at-ny-hospitals/): More than $20 million is now available for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades at hospitals in New York State through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program (EBC: Hospitals), which provides support for improvement projects that showcase innovative pathways to reduce energy use and on-site greenhouse gas emissions. Upgrades help lower operating costs, increase on-premise comfort
- [Art Donation Enriches Pediatric Unit at Antelope Valley Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/art-donation-enriches-pediatric-unit-at-antelope-valley-medical-center/): Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, California received a collection of original artwork from The Foundation for Hospital Art. The artwork was selected to create a more vibrant and uplifting environment for young patients and their families. The paintings were curated with familiar scenes inspired by favorite Disney movies and Peanuts characters. The canvas frames
- [Submissions Open for Symposium Distinction Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/submissions-open-for-symposium-distinction-awards/): Submissions have opened for the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo’s Symposium Distinction Awards. The annual recognition program honors outstanding design teams, innovative projects and influential individuals who have made a significant impact on the healthcare design and construction industry. The deadline to submit is Aug. 7. Submission categories include: Patient care facilities: All types and
- [DBIA Engages FMI to Clarify Owner Advisor Role in Design-Build](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/dbia-engages-fmi-to-clarify-owner-advisor-role-in-design-build/): DBIA has engaged FMI Corporation to assess the owner advisor role in Design-Build and help owners better identify the skills needed for successful project delivery. As Design-Build continues to expand, particularly with the increased use of Progressive Design-Build, owners are taking on more complex responsibilities throughout project acquisition and delivery. Industry feedback has consistently highlighted
- [NeoCon 2026 Programming Registration Now Open](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/neocon-2026-programming-registration-now-open/): Programming registration is now open for NeoCon 2026. Building on this year’s theme “Where Design Connects,” the 57th edition — taking place June 8-10 in Chicago, Illinois with a Preview Day on June 7 — will bring together a provocative series of educational experiences examining how ideas, disciplines and technologies intersect to shape the built
- [Construction Begins on MOB, Surgery Center on Campus of Golisano Children’s Hospital in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/construction-begins-on-mob-surgery-center-on-campus-of-golisano-childrens-hospital-in-florida/): Construction has started on a new 60,000-square-foot, two-story medical office building and ambulatory surgery center for Lee Health in Fort Myers, Florida. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027. The project team includes Stevens Construction, Kahler Slater and Johnson Engineering. Located on the campus of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and HealthPark Medical
- [Jacqueline Foy Promoted to Global Health Director of HDR’s Architecture Practice](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/jacqueline-foy-promoted-to-global-health-director-of-hdrs-architecture-practice/): Jacqueline (Jackie) Foy, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP, has been promoted to global health director of HDR’s architecture practice. Most recently managing principal of the firm’s Kansas City, Missouri architecture studio, Foy joined HDR as a health principal and succeeds Hank Adams, AIA, FACHA, EDAC, who was promoted to global market sector director for architecture. In
- [Chris Hoal Named Gresham Smith Director of Architectural Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/chris-hoal-named-gresham-smith-director-of-architectural-design/): Chris Hoal, AIA, healthcare market design leader, has been named Gresham Smith’s director of architectural design. In this expanded role, Hoal will guide the firm’s commitment to design excellence while continuing to lead design strategy for the healthcare market. Since joining Gresham Smith in 2012, Hoal has demonstrated design leadership on numerous complex healthcare projects. As
- [Leopardo Welcomes Eric Dey as Vice President of Operations for Ohio](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/leopardo-welcomes-eric-dey-as-vice-president-of-operations-for-ohio/): Eric Dey has joined Leopardo Construction as vice president of operations for its Ohio office. He will oversee operational strategy, project execution and team development across Ohio. Dey brings more than two decades of construction leadership experience, most recently serving as vice president of construction services at TriMark SS Kemp & Co., where he oversaw
- [TRO Jung|Brannen Announces New Managing Principal](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/tro-jungbrannen-announces-new-managing-principal/): John McDaniel, AIA, has been appointed managing principal at TRO Jung|Brannen. He is recognized for his strategic design leadership, ability to rapidly assess programmatic priorities and balanced integration of professional rigor with collaborative engagement. His experience spans complex healthcare environments, including phased renovations, clinical workflow optimization and acute-care expansion projects. McDaniel has demonstrated proficiency in
- [Upcoming Projects, March 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/upcoming-projects-march-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. UNC Health Children's Hospital construction Apex, N.C. Acute Care Hospital $2 Billion Tucson VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy, correct FCA deficiencies
- [UC Davis Health California Tower Reaches Construction Milestone](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/uc-davis-health-california-tower-reaches-construction-milestone/): A new tower at UC Davis Health, located in Sacramento, California, has topped out. Project partners, field teams and leaders gathered on-site to recognize the achievement, which brought the structure to its full height. The tower features 22,000 pieces of steel weighing 15,000 tons. The milestone also signals ironworkers are nearing completion of their work
- [Four-Story Addition to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital Under Construction](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/four-story-addition-to-uhs-delaware-valley-hospital-under-construction/): LeChase Construction Services is building a four-story addition to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, New York that will consolidate services into a Medical Neighborhood. Chianis + Anderson Architects is designing the project, which broke ground in October 2025. The structure, with a façade of insulated metal panels and aluminum-framed glass, will become the tallest
- [Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit Expands Mental Health Resources in St. Louis](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/behavioral-health-inpatient-unit-expands-mental-health-resources-in-st-louis/): A new behavioral health inpatient unit has opened, expanding mental health resources in the St. Louis, Missouri region. Located on the renovated fifth floor of Bordley Tower at the Saint Louis University Hospital Campus in midtown St. Louis, the 42 bed/bath unit repurposed aging infrastructure into a modern, comforting environment. The unit is made up of four, self-sufficient pods of 10-11 patient rooms each, supported by a shared core that
- [Two Patient Pavilions Open at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/two-patient-pavilions-open-at-northwestern-medicine-catherine-gratz-griffin-lake-forest-hospital/): Two new patient pavilions have opened at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in Illinois. The project adds roughly 290,000 square feet of new space. The expansion introduces 96 medical‑surgical beds and 18 observation beds, nearly doubling the hospital’s previous capacity and supporting a more comfortable healing environment with all private rooms. The
- [ASHE Unveils 2026 Vista Award Winners](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/ashe-unveils-2026-vista-award-winners/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has announced the winners of the 2026 Vista Awards, which recognize outstanding innovation and collaboration in healthcare design and construction. The Vista Awards are presented annually by ASHE to project teams that work together to develop and maintain exceptional healthcare environments, while demonstrating effective communication and relying on
- [Robins & Morton Named 2026 Top-Performing Healthcare Construction Company by ABC](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/robins-morton-named-2026-top-performing-healthcare-construction-company-by-abc/): Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2026 Top Performers lists, recognizing Robins & Morton as the top-performing contractor in the healthcare market sector. To qualify, Top Performers must achieve Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Health and Safety Management System, which helps the best-performing contractors achieve incident rates nearly seven times safer than the
- [Center for Health Design Announces 2026 Healthcare Environment Award Recipients](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/center-for-health-design-announces-2026-healthcare-environment-award-recipients/): The Center for Health Design has announced the 2026 Healthcare Environment Award recipients. The awards were created in 1989 to encourage and celebrate the use of an Evidenced-Based Design process, focusing on how design can improve safety, enhance experiences, increase organizational efficiency and improve health outcomes. Since then, nearly 300 projects – built and conceptual,
- [JLL Report: Outpatient Facility Costs Soar, Regional Gaps Widen in 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/jll-report-outpatient-facility-costs-soar-regional-gaps-widen-in-2026/): Increased demand for outpatient medical care, widening cost variables and limited new construction are shaping the fit-out landscape for medical outpatient buildings across the United States, according to JLL’s 2026 Medical Outpatient Building Fit-Out Cost Guide. With most new buildings pre-leased, providers are turning to renovations and adaptive reuse, where complexity and labor market conditions
- [Overcoming 2026’s Biggest Healthcare Project Challenges](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/overcoming-2026s-biggest-healthcare-project-challenges/): 4 considerations to achieve ideal outcomes By: Marshall Scott Healthcare construction in 2026 is not defined by a singular trend but by the ever-increasing number of variables that must be proactively managed. Like a game of Jenga, the success of projects hinges on the balance of numerous building blocks, while strategically navigating challenges such as
- [CME Corp. Announces Executive Leadership Transitions](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/cme-corp-announces-executive-leadership-transitions/): CME Corp., a specialty distributor of healthcare, laboratory and imaging equipment, announced strategic executive leadership transitions structured to support the company's continued growth and long-term vision. Normand Chevrette, CME Corp.'s current CEO, has been appointed executive chairman of the board. In this capacity, Chevrette will focus on corporate governance, stewardship of the company's employee stock
- [Healthcare Accessibility Design: Ensuring Equal Access to Care in Medical Spaces](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/healthcare-accessibility-design-ensuring-equal-access-to-care-in-medical-spaces/): The evolution of healthcare accessibility design has fundamentally changed how medical facilities serve diverse patient populations. While compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements provides essential standards, contemporary accessible healthcare design can create environments that enhance the care experience for everyone who enters the facility. Design Elements for Inclusive Care Effective medical space planning
- [New Tech Upgrades for Patient Rooms Roll Out at AdventHealth Hospitals](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/new-tech-upgrades-for-patient-rooms-roll-out-at-adventhealth-hospitals/): Smart room technology is being implemented in stages throughout 2026 across AdventHealth’s network of hospitals, from major urban centers to small community and rural locations. Enhancements include digitized whiteboards, digital door signage and secure, in-room video integrated with each patient’s medical record and care plan. These features improve communication and coordination among patients, families and
- [eBook: Why Hospital Renovations Fall Behind](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/ebook-why-hospital-renovations-fall-behind/): In healthcare environments, renovation delays don’t just affect schedules — they threaten compliance, infection control, and patient experience. Yet only 1 in 3 contractors say that most projects start on time, and more than half of delays last one to three months or longer. New research from STARC uncovers the root causes behind these setbacks
- [Prisma Health Opens Northeast Medical Park to Expand Outpatient Care in Growing Midlands Region](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/prisma-health-opens-northeast-medical-park-to-expand-outpatient-care-in-growing-midlands-region/): Prisma Health has opened the Northeast Medical Park, a new multi-specialty outpatient facility to expand access to care in one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing regions. The four-level, approximately 137,000-square-foot ambulatory care center brings a wide range of medical services together under one roof, creating a centralized destination for coordinated, patient-centered care. Serving Northeast Columbia, Blythewood, Winnsboro, Elgin and
- [CO Architects Announces Healthcare-Focused Staff Promotions](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/co-architects-announces-healthcare-focused-staff-promotions/): CO Architects, a national design firm specializing in healthcare, education and research facilities, has recently promoted healthcare-focused “COworkers.” These elevations reflect the firm’s commitment to mentorship, staff development and employee retention. The promotions, listed below, span several titles and levels of experience. Senior Associates Aaron Horst, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, brings broad experience across higher education, healthcare and medical education projects. Since joining CO in 2018,
- [LEO A DALY Promotes John Somerville to Executive Vice President](https://mcdmag.com/2026/04/leo-a-daly-promotes-john-somerville-to-executive-vice-president/): LEO A DALY announced the promotion of John Somerville to Executive Vice President. This expanded role builds on Somerville’s leadership of LEO A DALY’s federal market over the past three years and reflects the firm’s continued focus on significantly growing its federal sector capability and focus. As executive vice president and senior director for federal programs, Somerville will lead long-term growth
- [Expansion, Renovation Project Begins at Specialists Hospital Shreveport](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/expansion-renovation-project-begins-at-specialists-hospital-shreveport/): A groundbreaking was held for an expansion and renovation project at Specialists Hospital Shreveport in Louisianna, a physician-owned surgical hospital that provides specialized orthopedic and spine procedures. The project will expand surgical capabilities, sterile processing and central sterile services capacity, further strengthening access to advanced spine and orthopedic care for patients across Northern Louisiana, East
- [Energy Transfer to Support New Pediatric Campus in Dallas, Texas](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/energy-transfer-to-support-new-pediatric-campus-in-dallas-texas/): UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health announced Energy Transfer, an energy infrastructure company, and its management team have committed $15 million to support the new $5-billion pediatric campus under construction in the Southwestern Medical District in Dallas, Texas. The campus, a joint venture between UT Southwestern and Children’s Health, is being built across from
- [AIA/Deltek ABI Reports Moderation in Slowdown in Business Conditions at Architecture Firms in February](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/aia-deltek-abi-reports-moderation-in-slowdown-in-business-conditions-at-architecture-firms-in-february/): Architecture firm billings showed signs of stabilization in February after months of decline, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score of 49.4—up from 43.8 in January, indicating a slight majority of firms reported declining billings. Inquiries rebounded after a January dip, and while newly signed design contracts continued to decline, the rate of decline slowed
- [Steel Rises on $900M Expansion Project at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/steel-rises-on-900m-expansion-project-at-geisinger-wyoming-valley-medical-center/): Vertical construction has started on the $900-million expansion of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, which is set to transform care delivery for northeastern Pennsylvania. The project team includes FCA and Turner Construction. The project scope features a building a new patient tower, along with increasing the medical center’s capacity for emergency medicine, critical care, trauma
- [Submissions Open for Concrete Foundations Association 2026 Project Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/submissions-open-for-concrete-foundations-association-2026-project-awards/): The Concrete Foundations Association has opened submissions for its 2026 Projects of the Year awards, a program highlighting the creativity, ingenuity and craftsmanship of cast-in-place concrete construction. The program’s categories are single-family residences in various sizes, commercial projects, apartments or multi-family residences, all-concrete homes, agricultural projects, non-foundation elements and non-wall structural elements. CFA also offers a free-category option for projects that do not fit into standard classifications,
- [DesignGroup Expands Into Indianapolis, Names First Healthcare-Focused Studio Hire](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/designgroup-expands-into-indianapolis-names-first-healthcare-focused-studio-hire/): Architecture and design firm DesignGroup is expanding into Indianapolis, Indiana strengthening its Midwest presence and positioning the firm to serve the area’s growing healthcare, higher education and science and technology sectors. The first hire for the new team is Raun Love. A design leader with more than 25 years of experience delivering complex, large-scale projects,
- [GBMC Launches Renovation of Radiation Oncology Unit](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/gbmc-launches-renovation-of-radiation-oncology-unit/): GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, Maryland recently began a multi-phase renovation of its radiation oncology unit, marking a significant investment in patient experience, clinical efficiency and continuity of care. The project, which launched in January, will completely transform the existing 12,000-square-foot space while allowing patients to continue receiving treatment throughout construction. Planning for the renovation has
- [Daytona Beach’s First Freestanding Emergency Room Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/daytona-beachs-first-freestanding-emergency-room-opens/): A grand opening was held for Halifax Health’s Hand Avenue freestanding emergency room. The only freestanding emergency room in Daytona Beach, Florida, the FSED delivers rapid, board-certified emergency care with minimal wait times and enhanced neighborhood accessibility. Positioned conveniently at a major community intersection, the 26-room facility features a welcoming pediatric and family waiting area
- [UCLA Health Receives $100M Gift to Advance Mental Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/ucla-health-receives-100m-gift-to-advance-mental-healthcare/): UCLA Health has received the single largest gift to advance mental health care in its history – $100 million from global philanthropists Stewart and Lynda Resnick, co-owners of Los Angeles, California-based The Wonderful Company. The Resnicks’ gift, made possible through their foundation, will help fund the expansion of mental and behavioral health services at UCLA
- [HOK, McCarthy Chosen as Design-Build Team for UCLA Health Neuropsychiatric Hospital Project](https://mcdmag.com/2022/12/hok-mccarthy-chosen-as-design-build-team-for-ucla-health-neuropsychiatric-hospital-project/): HOK and McCarthy have been selected by UCLA Health to transform the former Olympia Medical Center in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles, California into a neuropsychiatric hospital. The renovation will transform four hospital buildings into a unified care facility for patients experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges. UCLA Health’s inpatient neuropsychiatric program is housed
- [ABC: Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/abc-construction-materials-prices-surge-in-january-driven-again-by-tariffs/): Construction input prices increased 0.7% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.6% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input
- [There's Still Time - Take Our Quick Capital Planning Survey](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/capital-planning-survey/): MCD looking to gain valuable insights into healthcare capital planning. As a professional in the industry, we value your feedback in helping us understand your experiences, preferences and challenges. By participating in this short survey, you'll be contributing to a better understanding of the industry. As a thank you for your time and valuable input,
- [Joint Venture to Build Freestanding ED, Wellness Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/joint-venture-to-build-freestanding-ed-wellness-center-in-fort-lauderdale-florida/): Gulf Building and ANF announce a joint venture partnership for the construction of a new health, wellness and recreation complex at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The project will include a freestanding emergency department to support expansion of critical medical services and a new two-story YMCA Wellness Center. To be constructed by Gulf Building,
- [New Research Shows Architects Eager for Greater Influence in Building Product Innovation](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/new-research-shows-architects-eager-for-greater-influence-in-building-product-innovation/): The American Institute of Architects, in collaboration with Deltek and ConstructConnect, has published the latest Architect’s Journey to Specification report, exploring how architects make specification decisions and collaborate with building product manufacturers. Innovation & Collaboration in the Architect’s Journey to Specification, provides comprehensive analysis of three key areas: how architects engage with manufacturers, adopt innovative technologies and
- [Texas Health Announces Plans for New Hospital in North McKinney](https://mcdmag.com/2026/03/texas-health-announces-plans-for-new-hospital-in-north-mckinney/): As part of its ongoing pledge to meet rapidly growing needs, Texas Health Resources plans to build a new hospital and medical campus in north McKinney, Texas. Expected to open in 2028, the hospital will feature 60 beds initially with plans to double in capacity to accommodate for future community growth. It will be built,
- [MCD's Infection Control CEU Event - Earn up to 3 AIA LU|HSW credits](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/mcds-infection-control-ceu-event-earn-up-to-3-aia-luhsw-credits/): MCD, in partnership with AEC Daily, the industry's largest continuing education provider, is pleased to present our infection control virtual CEU day, Tuesday, October 7. This event will consist of three, one-hour virtual AIA CEU sessions, with all three sessions qualifying for HSW credit. You can register for individual sessions or all of them. Register
- [$50M Addition, Renovation Project Begins at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/50m-addition-renovation-project-begins-at-firsthealth-moore-regional-hospital-hoke/): A $50-million addition and renovation project at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke in Raeford, North Carolina broke ground. Encompassing 50,000 square feet, the project includes a two-story addition with 24 patient rooms, a new medical office building and improvements to the existing sterile processing, imaging, kitchen, and dining facilities. The project is scheduled for
- [Kraus-Anderson Launches Mission-Critical Platform to Optimize Digital Infrastructure](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/kraus-anderson-launches-mission-critical-platform-to-optimize-digital-infrastructure/): Whether supporting largescale campuses, enterprise IT environments, colocation platforms or other mission critical facilities such as healthcare campuses, resilient digital infrastructure underpins performance and continuity. To advise owners early -- from site selection through commissioning and lifecycle optimization -- Kraus-Anderson has launched a dedicated Advisory Services – Missional Critical platform. The platform provides owner’s representation,
- [Catamount Constructors Announces Acquisition of Freese Johnson](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/catamount-constructors-announces-acquisition-of-freese-johnson/): Catamount Constructors has acquired Freese Johnson, a full-service general contractor based in Atlanta, Georgia. The acquisition expands its presence in the Southeast, and enhances its ability to deliver construction solutions across healthcare, commercial, senior living and student housing markets. Henry Johnson will serve as vice president of national client development. Johnson has nearly 29 years
- [MOREgroup Names Dan Thomas Executive Director of Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/moregroup-names-dan-thomas-executive-director-of-healthcare/): MOREgroup has appointed Dan Thomas, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, NCARB, as senior executive director of healthcare. He will shape the firm’s national healthcare design vision, advancing how environments can elevate care, strengthen communities and support the future of health. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a deeply human-centered and systems-minded approach to healthcare design,
- [Architecture Firm Billings Continue to Contract Heading into 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/architecture-firm-billings-continue-to-contract-heading-into-2026/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a decline in billings compared to the previous month. In January, inquiries for new projects dropped for the first time since April 2025, alongside a decline in newly signed design contracts, as client
- [A Cultural Shift with Pull Planning to Transform Healthcare Projects](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/a-cultural-shift-with-pull-planning-to-transform-healthcare-projects/): Hitting opening day with proactive coordination By: Daniel T. Mullins Healthcare organizations are under enormous pressure to modernize facilities and expand capacity, while staying competitive in a rapidly shifting marketplace. Many are grappling with aging buildings riddled with deferred maintenance, while others face new competitors moving into their region. At the same time, pandemic-era delays
- [Catholic Medical Center Breaks Ground on $43M Central Energy Plant](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/catholic-medical-center-breaks-ground-on-43m-central-energy-plant/): Catholic Medical Center, in Manchester, New Hampshire, broke ground on a new $43-million central energy plant. The new CEP will modernize and strengthen CMC’s heating, ventilation, air handling and power systems. The project will increase system reliability, reduce energy consumption and help ensure consistent temperature and air quality regulation throughout the facility. The project is
- [Penny Houchens Named Executive Vice President of Healthcare at Gresham Smith ](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/penny-houchens-named-executive-vice-president-of-healthcare-at-gresham-smith/): Penny J. Houchens, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ, Lean, has been named executive vice president of healthcare at Gresham Smith. In this role, Houchens will oversee strategic growth and business development. During her 30-year tenure with the firm, Houchens has helped define the future of Gresham Smith’s healthcare practice through visionary leadership, creative problem-solving and a steadfast
- [Perkins&Will Expands Healthcare Practice in North Carolina Studio](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/perkinswill-expands-healthcare-practice-in-north-carolina-studio-2/): Jose Prado, AIA, NCARB, has joined Perkins&Will’s North Carolina studio to lead its healthcare practice. With a career dedicated to healthcare design, Prado brings a solutions-oriented leadership style focused on collaboration, clarity and the human experience. Previously with Gresham Smith, he has delivered complex healthcare projects for clients including University of Miami Health System, Baptist
- [Amy Pitts Joins HDR as Medical Equipment Planning Director](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/amy-pitts-joins-hdr-as-medical-equipment-planning-director/): Amy Pitts, MBA, BSN, RN, has joined HDR to lead the growth and companywide coordination of the firm's medical equipment planning service. With more than 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, Pitts has held bedside and director-level roles in critical access and community hospitals, teaching facilities and trauma systems. Her experience in care,
- [Rising Researchers Awarded New Investigator Grants](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/rising-researchers-awarded-new-investigator-grants/): Seokyung Park, MS, LEED AP BD+C, has joined Zahra Ghazanfari, MLA, ASLA, as a 2025 Joseph G. Sprague New Investigator Award recipient. The annual awards are selected through a peer-review process conducted by a multi-disciplinary jury convened by The Center for Health Design. The awards recognize and financially support research by graduate students and recent
- [2026 IFHE World Congress Brings Global Healthcare Perspective to HCD](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/2026-ifhe-world-congress-brings-global-healthcare-perspective-to-hcd/): The International Federation of Healthcare Engineering hosts its 29th World Congress alongside the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo Oct. 17-20 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Global leaders across healthcare engineering, real estate, planning, design, construction and operations will come together to shape the future of care environments. The event is hosted by the Association of Medical
- [VA to Invest Nearly $5B to Improve Healthcare Infrastructure](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/va-to-invest-nearly-5b-to-improve-healthcare-infrastructure/): The Department of Veterans Affairs will spend $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair and improve healthcare facilities as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program. This is the largest single-year NRM investment in VA’s history. The program funds one-time maintenance projects for facilities, equipment or infrastructure that are not part
- [Pine Rest Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health Wins Top PCI Design Award in Healthcare Category](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/pine-rest-pediatric-center-for-behavioral-health-wins-top-pci-design-award-in-healthcare-category/): The Pine Rest Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan won for the best Healthcare/Medical Building in the 2026 PCI Design Awards, presented by the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. Now in its 63rd year, the awards recognize the most creative and innovative uses of precast concrete. The project is located close to Pine Rest’s
- [AIA: Healthcare Spending to See Growth through 2027](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/aia-healthcare-spending-to-see-growth-through-2027/): Panelists in The American Institute of Architects’ latest Consensus Construction Forecast expect a modest 1% increase in overall building spending for 2026, rising to just 2.2% in 2027. While the overall outlook is flat, performance varies significantly by category. Spending on commercial facilities is expected to rise by 3% this year, followed by a 3.5%
- [$19M Expansion, Renovation Complete at Crisp Regional Hospital in Georgia](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/19m-expansion-renovation-complete-at-crisp-regional-hospital-in-georgia/): An expansion and renovation project at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, Georgia is complete. The $19-million project included the addition of two stories totaling 15,000 square feet and the renovation of existing PACU and post-op spaces at the 35-year-old hospital. The project team included Hoar Construction, CDH Partners and Walter P Moore. Originally built in
- [Behavioral Health & Wellness Center Opens at Children’s Nebraska](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/behavioral-health-wellness-center-opens-at-childrens-nebraska/): The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska has opened. The facility is the first in the region to provide the full spectrum of mental health services to meet the growing needs of children and adolescents. Located on Children’s main hospital campus in Omaha, key features include a 24/7 crisis assessment center, 40 private
- [Ribbon-cutting Held for $135M Tim and Jayne Donahue Patient Care Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/ribbon-cutting-held-for-135m-tim-and-jayne-donahue-patient-care-tower/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new $135-million Tim and Jayne Donahue Patient Care Tower in Jupiter, Florida. The five-story, 133,000-square-foot building adds 92 patient beds to the existing 248-bed capacity, and will include oncology, cardiovascular and orthopedic services. The tower also features a high-tech clinical simulation center dedicated to providing hands-on training, skills
- [Newly Named John M. O’Quinn Hospital in Houston, Texas Tops Off](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/newly-named-john-m-oquinn-hospital-in-houston-texas-tops-off/): Leaders of Harris Health and the Harris Health Strategic Fund announced a $40-million commitment from The John M. O’Quinn Foundation to support Harris Health’s $2.5-billion bond-funded projects and a new hospital under construction in northeast Houston, Texas. In recognition of the support, the new hospital will be named the Harris Health John M. O’Quinn Hospital.
- [Upcoming Projects, February 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/upcoming-projects-february-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit ConstructionWire. Minneapolis VA Medical Center EHRM upgrades, renovation Minneapolis, Minn. Acute Care Hospital $46 Million Temecula Valley Hospital expansion - new hospital
- [McCarthy Completes $65M Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa MOB Modernization](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/mccarthy-completes-65m-sharp-rees-stealy-kearny-mesa-mob-modernization/): McCarthy Building Companies, in partnership with Sharp HealthCare’s Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group and Cuningham Group Architecture, has completed the tenant improvement of Sharp Rees-Stealy's Kearny Mesa medical office building, delivering a modernization of an existing two-building campus designed to improve patient experience and operational efficiency. Located in San Diego, California, the completed tenant improvement includes
- [2026 Center for Health Design Touchstone Award Recipients Announced](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/2026-center-for-health-design-touchstone-award-recipients-announced/): The Center for Health Design has announced the winners of its 2026 Touchstone Awards. Award recipients and the healthcare projects, products and teams that earn this recognition, represent the pinnacle of achievement in use of an Evidence-Based Design process to improve outcomes, increase value and engage stakeholders. Work is judged on its own merit and
- [Ballad Health Moves Forward with Plans to Rebuild Unicoi County Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/ballad-health-moves-forward-with-plans-to-rebuild-unicoi-county-hospital/): Ballad Health announced plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, restoring inpatient care to a community that has been recovering since the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The previous Unicoi County Hospital was deemed unsafe after floodwaters overwhelmed the facility in September 2024, leading to months of emergency response, recovery work and structural
- [AMFP's Call for Presentations: HCD 2026 Facility, Project, Asset Management Track](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/amfps-call-for-presentations-hcd-2026-facility-project-asset-management-track/): The Association of Medical Facility Professionals is organizing a distinct Facility, Project & Asset Management Track for the 2026 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, Oct. 17-20, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. This track presents an opportunity for real estate, construction and facility management professionals to present their insights into healthcare facility needs before the
- [Healthcare Leadership Promoted at Goodwyn Mills Cawood](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/healthcare-leadership-promoted-at-goodwyn-mills-cawood/): Several healthcare team members have been promoted to new leadership positions at Goodwyn Mills Cawood. Led by Vice President of Healthcare Steve Alby, AIA, the firm’s national healthcare practice has experienced significant growth over the past several years. Clint Cassetty, Ashley Congemi, Jack Monroe and Nathan Arceneaux have been named regional practice leaders for their
- [2026 ASPE Convention & Expo Presentation Proposal: Submissions Due Feb. 28](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/2026-aspe-convention-expo-presentation-proposal-submissions-due-feb-28/): ASPE’s biennial Convention & Expo is designed to enhance the professional development, technical skills and career growth of plumbing engineering professionals. To achieve that mission, ASPE seeks expert industry speakers to present nonproprietary education sessions that address industry trends and technologies at the 2026 Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City on Oct. 8–14. Presentations should be geared toward beginner,
- [Submissions Open for 2026 DBIA Project/Team Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/submissions-open-for-2026-dbia-project-team-awards/): The Design-Build Institute of America has opened submissions for its 2026 Design-Build Project/Team Awards, recognizing the best Design-Build projects and teams across the country. The DBIA Project/Team Awards honor Design-Build teams operating at the highest level of the profession. Winning projects demonstrate exceptional collaboration, disciplined leadership and delivery practices that reflect Design-Build Done Right. The awards
- [HKS Names New Healthcare Sector-Focused Partners, Principals](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/hks-names-new-healthcare-sector-focused-partners-principals/): HKS has announced its 2026 promotions and appointments, elevating 10 healthcare-focused leaders to partner and principal roles across its global offices. The announcement coincides with a pivotal leadership transition at the firm, as Heath May formally steps into the CEO role following a year-long handoff – signaling a new chapter for the 1,700-person global design
- [Hannibal Regional Healthcare System Breaks Ground on Kirksville Cancer Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/hannibal-regional-healthcare-system-breaks-ground-on-kirksville-cancer-center/): Hannibal Regional began taking steps to invest in radiation oncology services for cancer patients in Kirksville, Missouri and, on Dec. 2, 2025, celebrated the groundbreaking for a new cancer center. More than 100 community members and civic leaders attended the event to celebrate the facility, including cancer patients who spoke firsthand about the burden they
- [Balance Patient Privacy and Visual Connection with Flexible Openings](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/balance-patient-privacy-and-visual-connection-with-flexible-openings/): In medical facilities, visually connected spaces often correlate to higher patient satisfaction and reduced provider stress. However, visual and acoustic privacy remain crucial. How can designers balance these two goals? Flexible openings, such as full-lite sliding glass doors and windows with integrated louver systems, offer a solution. These systems allow patients and providers to adapt
- [Tariffs Drive Construction Materials Prices Up 2.8% in 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/tariffs-drive-construction-materials-prices-up-2-8-in-2025/): Construction input prices decreased 0.6% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices decreased 0.7% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.8% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices
- [Clean Design: Taking the long, whole view](https://mcdmag.com/2015/02/clean-design-taking-the-long-whole-view/): By Laurie Waggener Infection and its prevention have been headline news for months as the deadly Ebola virus arrived in the United States ultimately killing two of its victims and infecting several caregivers. While grave public concern had pundits dispensing questionable medical advice and politicians making curious decisions, the medical community from the Center for
- [Robins & Morton, AdventHealth Break Ground on AdventHealth Auburndale ER](https://mcdmag.com/2026/02/robins-morton-adventhealth-break-ground-on-adventhealth-auburndale-er/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new AdventHealth Auburndale ER on Jan. 8 in Auburndale, Florida. The facility will feature 12 private exam rooms, advanced imaging including X-ray, CT, and ultrasound and a full-service lab. Families can also expect pediatric emergency care, pharmacy services and respiratory therapy. The
- [North American Copper in Architecture Awards Issues Call for Entries](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/north-american-copper-in-architecture-awards-issues-call-for-entries/): The Copper Development Association, a U.S.-based, nonprofit association of the global copper industry, is accepting submissions from architects, designers, contractors and other construction industry professionals for the 2026 North American Copper in Architecture Awards. Introduced by CDA in 2008, the awards celebrate copper design and craftsmanship in commercial and residential projects across the United States and Canada. The honored
- [AIA/Deltek Release Latest Architecture Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/aia-deltek-release-latest-architecture-billings-index-4/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index closed out 2025 in negative territory with a December score of 48.5, up from 45.3 in November. Any score below 50 indicates a billings decline, although this month’s score indicates that fewer firms reported a decline in billings in December than in November. Architecture firm billings declined throughout 2025 and
- [Lurie Children’s Begins Planning for Community-Based Pediatric Hospital in Downers Grove Area](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/lurie-childrens-begins-planning-for-community-based-pediatric-hospital-in-downers-grove-area/): Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is beginning plans to develop a low-acuity pediatric hospital in the Downers Grove, Illinois area. Plans for the proposed hospital include a pediatric emergency department, surgery suites, inpatient beds and key pediatric subspecialties such as oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopedics, among others. The new facility would be Lurie
- [USGBC Aligns LEED v5 to Sustainable Wood Certification Standards](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/usgbc-aligns-leed-v5-to-sustainable-wood-certification-standards/): The U.S. Green Building Council announced a determination on wood certification systems in the LEED v5 green building rating system in alignment with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the Forest Stewardship Council-US, and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. This includes the recognition of major sustainable wood standards in LEED, marking a significant advancement in promoting
- [Refreshed Campus Unveiled for San Mateo Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/refreshed-campus-unveiled-for-san-mateo-medical-center/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of San Mateo Medical Center’s refreshed campus. Located in San Mateo, California, the project included renovation of 200,000 square feet of the campus; it was nearly a decade-long-transformation project that began with a master plan in 2016. Key components of the project include facility upgrades, the addition of a
- [May Architecture Names New Healthcare Leadership for Jacksonville, Florida Office](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/may-architecture-names-new-healthcare-leadership-for-jacksonville-florida-office/): May Architecture is opening an office in Jacksonville, Florida to support healthcare and higher education innovation across the Southeast. Erin Holubeck Burres, NCIDQ, RID, has been hired to spearhead the new office. She will be joined by senior architect Christopher Upton, FAAMA, LEED AP. Both will serve as healthcare practice leaders. Burres brings more than
- [JLL Reveals 2026 Healthcare Trends to Watch](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/jll-reveals-2026-healthcare-trends-to-watch/): JLL’s latest healthcare trends report reveals insights into what is predicted to reshape America’s healthcare landscape. The following are three trends to watch in 2026 and beyond. Trend #1: Outpatient care drives revenue growth Outpatient care will continue to drive revenue growth (outpatient revenue grew 45% from 2022 to 2025 vs. 15% for inpatient) and
- [ASPE Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2026 Convention & Expo](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/aspe-seeks-presentation-proposals-for-2026-convention-expo/): American Society of Plumbing Engineers’ biennial Convention & Expo is designed to enhance the professional development, technical skills and career growth of plumbing engineering professionals. To achieve that mission, ASPE seeks expert industry speakers to present nonproprietary education sessions that address industry trends and technologies at the 2026 Convention & Expo Oct. 8-14 in Oklahoma
- [Engineering Pulse Check: Firms Confident Despite Economic Concerns](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/engineering-pulse-check-firms-confident-despite-economic-concerns/): Engineering firms maintain strong confidence in financial position and industry fundamentals amid headwinds, while optimism about the broader U.S. economy weakens significantly, according to the fourth quarter 2025 Engineering Business Sentiment report released by the ACEC Research Institute. The quarterly study reveals a divergence; firms report robust net ratings for their own finances (+84) and
- [Panel Talks Risks Posed by Outdated Emergency Power Equipment, Mitigation Solutions](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/panel-talks-risks-posed-by-outdated-emergency-power-equipment-mitigation-solutions/): In response to its discovery of outdated generators in LA County, Powered for Patients teamed up with the California Society of Healthcare Engineering to convene an expert’s panel that took place on Dec. 4. Panelists discussed the LA County findings, the risks associated with outdated healthcare facility generators and potential mitigation strategies. Panelists included experts
- [Tennessee Oncology’s $105M Facility Serves as Hub for Cancer Care in Nashville](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/tennessee-oncologys-105m-facility-serves-as-hub-for-cancer-care-in-nashville/): Tennessee Oncology’s new Midtown Medical Office Building is a five-story, 311,881-square-foot facility serving as a hub for cancer care in Nashville, Tennessee. The facility unites medical and radiation oncology services while integrating leading technologies for cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. Patients will also benefit from a full suite of supportive resources, including nutrition counseling,
- [Now Open: Connecticut Children's New Clinical Tower in Hartford](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/now-open-connecticut-childrens-new-clinical-tower-in-hartford/): Connecticut Children’s celebrated a historic milestone with the grand opening of its new clinical tower in Hartford, Connecticut, marking the largest expansion in the organization’s history. The eight-story building is designed to deliver care in a healing, welcoming environment. The 190,000-square-foot tower includes 25 private neonatal intensive care rooms and a fetal care center that
- [Project Team Selected, Design Unveiled for New VA Outpatient Clinic in North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/project-team-selected-design-unveiled-for-new-va-outpatient-clinic-in-north-carolina/): The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has selected US Federal Properties and Hoefer Welker to lead design and development for the new VA Jacksonville Multispecialty Outpatient Clinic in North Carolina. The 247,700-square-foot, three-story facility will serve approximately 30,000 veterans annually. The clinic, slated to open in fall 2028, will consolidate four existing smaller VA clinics
- [New Patient Care Tower Redefines Healthcare in Suffolk County, New York](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/new-patient-care-tower-redefines-healthcare-in-suffolk-county-new-york/): A new patient care pavilion has opened at Catholic Health’s Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, New York. The six-story, 300,000-square-foot facility is designed to promote healing, innovation and compassion. The pavilion features a new emergency department with 75 private treatment bays with tailored spaces for adult and pediatric patients, as well as a
- [Sarah Brownell Joins CannonDesign as National Health Market Strategist](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/sarah-brownell-joins-cannondesign-as-national-health-market-strategist/): Sarah Brownell, FACHE, has joined CannonDesign as national health market strategist. She has more than 20 years of healthcare industry experience and was most recently director of strategic growth and a member of the Global Practice Leadership Team at HDR. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, she is part of CannonDesign's Health Practice’s Leadership Team, responsible
- [Gensler Global Healthcare Practice Leader Promoted to Principal](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/gensler-global-healthcare-practice-leader-promoted-to-principal/): Alanna Carter, EDAC, LEED AP, global healthcare practice leader at Gensler, has been promoted to principal. Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership and experience, she is passionate about creating human-centered, operationally intelligent healthcare environments. Carter is committed to elevating the quality of healthcare design. She collaborates closely with clients to navigate complex challenges
- [Healing Through Hospitality-Inspired Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/healing-through-hospitality-inspired-design/): How hospitality principles applied to healthcare settings reduce anxiety, support healing outcomes By: Galen Vassar In hospitality design, every element — from lighting and layout to the subtle signature scent — is meticulously crafted to enhance the guest experience. This attention to detail isn’t merely about luxury; it’s a strategic approach to creating environments that
- [Taylor Design Welcomes Erik Hanson as Practice Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/taylor-design-welcomes-erik-hanson-as-practice-leader/): Erik Hanson has joined Taylor Design as practice leader. He will oversee architecture, planning and technical design for the five-office firm. In this newly created role, he will unify and strengthen Taylor Design’s growing practice while reinforcing the firm’s design culture. With a deep background in healthcare design, he most recently served as senior director
- [Upcoming Projects, January 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/upcoming-projects-january-2026/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Cook Children's West Tower Fort Worth, Texas Acute Care Hospital $1.25 Billion Regional One Health Campus Memphis, Tenn. Acute Care Hospital $1.2
- [NFPA Report Reveals Disconnect Between Organizational & Workforce Priorities](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/nfpa-report-reveals-disconnect-between-organizational-workforce-priorities/): Skilled workers look to technology amid workforce shortages and codes & standards rollbacks The National Fire Protection Association released its annual “State of the Skilled Trades” report, which highlights workforce perspectives, sentiments and anticipated challenges as artificial intelligence, deregulation and labor shortages remain pervasive industry concerns. The report unveils what is driving uncertainty, where avenues for progress are
- [Topping Out Held for Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/topping-out-held-for-cedar-ridge-behavioral-hospital-expansion/): Construction firm Robins & Morton and Universal Health Services celebrated the topping out of the new Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The single-story, 68,593-square-foot, freestanding behavioral health facility is being built on the existing Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital campus and will include 90 beds, 30 of which will be for adolescents. The
- [Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/tariffs-push-construction-materials-prices-higher-in-november/): Construction input prices increased 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Overall construction input prices are 3.4% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 3.8% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3
- [Antelope Valley Medical Center Opens Pediatric Intensive Care Unit](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/antelope-valley-medical-center-opens-pediatric-intensive-care-unit/): Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, California has expanded its pediatric services with the introduction of a dedicated pediatric intensive care unit. The expansion will allow AVMC to treat more complex cases, reducing the need for transfers, and providing continuity of care in a familiar and trusted environment. The PICU is fully integrated into AVMC’s
- [Robins & Morton, AdventHealth Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of AdventHealth Heathbrook ER](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/robins-morton-adventhealth-celebrate-ribbon-cutting-of-adventhealth-heathbrook-er/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new AdventHealth Heathbrook ER on Jan. 8 in Ocala, Florida. The nearly 14,000-square-foot facility features 12 exam rooms, including spaces tailored for specialized needs, like a resuscitation room, bariatric room, isolation room, and rooms designed for obstetric and pediatric patients. A
- [VA Hospitals Recognized for Reducing Physician Burnout](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/va-hospitals-recognized-for-reducing-physician-burnout/): The American Medical Association has recognized seven VA health care facilities for their work to reduce physician burnout. AMA’s Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program annually highlights health systems across the nation that are standouts when it comes to building well-being and reducing burnout, which research shows remains higher for physicians compared to other American workers. The following
- [AGC Report: Contractors ‘Moderately Optimistic’ About 2026 Healthcare Market Expectations](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/agc-report-contractors-moderately-optimistic-about-2026-healthcare-market-expectations/): Construction contractors have “dampened” expectations for 2026, aside from surging demand for data centers and power facilities, amid broader worries about the direction of the economy, according to Dampened Expectations: The 2026 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook, which the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage released. In addition to lower expectations, contractors report they have been
- [CxEnergy 2026 Technical Program & Keynote Announced](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/cxenergy-2026-technical-program-keynote-announced/): CxEnergy 2026 announced its technical program & keynote. The event takes place April 21-24, in Chicago, Illinois at the Sheraton Grand. Ian Beacraft will deliver a high-energy keynote presentation titled “From Checklists to Co-Pilots: Practical AI for Commissioning and Energy Professionals.” Attendees will learn how firms and are using AI to increase revenue per engineer
- [JLL, Hexmodal Team Up to Enhance Healthcare Facility Compliance Accuracy](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/jll-hexmodal-team-up-to-enhance-healthcare-facility-compliance-accuracy/): JLL’s Healthcare Division is collaborating with Hexmodal, a provider of automated compliance testing technology for healthcare facilities. The alliance brings together JLL’s healthcare expertise with Hexmodal’s smart IoT devices to deliver enhanced operational efficiency and compliance accuracy to healthcare clients. The collaboration addresses critical challenges facing healthcare facilities by automating traditional manual testing processes. Hexmodal’s
- [JE Dunn Construction Names Kyle Boehnlein as Northern California Office Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/je-dunn-construction-names-kyle-boehnlein-as-northern-california-office-leader/): Kyle Boehnlein has been named the new leader of JE Dunn Construction’s Northern California office, based in Santa Clara. Boehnlein brings nearly two decades of experience with JE Dunn leading complex projects across multiple markets, including semiconductor manufacturing, justice, mission critical and healthcare. Boehnlein began his career in Kansas City at JE Dunn’s headquarters, where
- [Expanded Emergency Room Unveiled at Methodist Landmark Hospital in San Antonio, Texas](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/expanded-emergency-room-unveiled-at-methodist-landmark-hospital-in-san-antonio-texas/): An expansion of the emergency room at Methodist Landmark Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is complete. Adolfson & Peterson Construction broke ground on the project in April 2025. Designed by LK Design Group, the expansion adds 1,850 square feet to the existing ER, creating space for six additional patient beds, restrooms and secure holding to
- [Open House Set for Jan. 8 to Celebrate Completion of ThedaCare Medical Center-Oshkosh](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/open-house-set-for-jan-8-to-celebrate-completion-of-thedacare-medical-center-oshkosh/): To highlight the completion of ThedaCare Medical Center-Oshkosh, a community open house will be held 4-7 p.m. Jan. 8. The new campus is located at 250 W. 6th Ave. on the Fox River in downtown Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Attendees can take a tour, meet the care teams, enjoy light refreshments and enter for a chance to win various
- [JLG Architects’ Krin Berntson Earns Evidence-Based Design Accreditation](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/jlg-architects-krin-berntson-earns-evidence-based-design-accreditation/): JLG Architects’ Healthcare Project Architect Krin Berntson, EDAC, LEED AP, has recently earned her Evidence-Based Design Accreditation from The Center for Health Design. EDAC is a program that awards credentials to individuals who demonstrate an understanding of how to apply an evidence-based process to the design and construction of all settings that contribute to health,
- [Turner, Tennessee Oncology Celebrate Opening of Midtown Medical Office Building](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/turner-tennessee-oncology-celebrate-opening-of-midtown-medical-office-building/): Turner Construction Company and Tennessee Oncology celebrated the opening of the Midtown Medical Office Building, a five-story, 311,881-square-foot facility that will serve as a hub for cancer care in Middle Tennessee. Turner provided comprehensive preconstruction and construction management services for the project, which features three levels of underground parking and five above-grade floors. The team
- [UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center Makes Debut](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/uhealth-sole-mia-medical-center-makes-debut/): University of Miami Health System’s UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center has recently opened. The seven-story, 363,000-square-foot medical center sits on 10 acres in North Miami, Florida’s master-planned community of SoLé Mia, a 184-acre mixed-use project led by developers LeFrak and Turnberry. The facility is UHealth’s largest outpatient medical facility and will serve communities in north
- [Evidence-Based Design Journal Club Starts 2026 Discussing Fresh Approaches to Outpatient Clinic Design](https://mcdmag.com/2026/01/evidence-based-design-journal-club-starts-2026-discussing-fresh-approaches-to-outpatient-clinic-design/): The Center for Health Design will Begin its 2026 Evidence-Based Design Journal Clubs with “Blueprints for Better Care: Unveiling the Role of Clinic Design in Enhancing Patient Experience and Efficiency.” The virtual event will be held 10 a.m. PST Thursday, Jan. 29. Open to all and made free through the support of the Joseph G.
- [FGI University Kicks off New Year with First 3-Part Webinar Series](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/fgi-university-kicks-off-new-year-with-first-3-part-webinar-series/): FGI University is starting the new year with its first three-part webinar series. Focusing on acoustics in healthcare, the learning event will be led by members of FGI's Acoustics Proposal Review Committee and provide timely, authoritative guidance on acoustic requirements that directly affect healthcare planning and design decisions. Participants will receive an early preview of
- [UT Southwestern to Open DFW’s First State Behavioral Health Hospital Summer 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/ut-southwestern-to-open-dfws-first-state-behavioral-health-hospital-summer-2026/): UT Southwestern Medical Center has been selected to operate the new Texas Behavioral Health Center – the first state acute care behavioral health hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area – announcing plans to care for its first patients in summer 2026. In partnership with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, UT Southwestern led the
- [How the 2026 FGI Codes Reimagine Care Spaces](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/how-the-2026-fgi-codes-reimagine-care-spaces/): Evolving needs, clinical realities are shaping next-generation care spaces By Barbara Stretchberry A few hours can change the rhythm of a hospital. Yet for years, the end of a patient’s stay often occurred in the inpatient room, one of the hospital’s most valuable resources. Patients who were medically ready to leave stayed put while waiting
- [Outpatient Facility Wins First Place in Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/outpatient-facility-wins-first-place-in-excellence-in-concrete-construction-awards/): City of Hope – Hope Plaza in Duarte, California has won first place in the mid-rise structures category of American Concrete Institute’s Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards. The awards celebrate the most visionary projects in the concrete industry and offer a platform to acknowledge global advancements in concrete innovation, technology and excellence. Nominated by ACI
- [NEU Releases Low-Carbon Concrete Guide](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/neu-releases-low-carbon-concrete-guide/): NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, has released a new publication, The Low-Carbon Concrete Guide: Materials. The guide is authored by Mary Christiansen, Ph.D., LEED AP. The resource focuses on practical, data-driven strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of concrete, with particular emphasis on the material and mixture decisions that designers,
- [Healthcare Facilities Among Winners of National Air Filtration Association’s Fall 2025 Clean Air Award](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/healthcare-facilities-among-winners-of-national-air-filtration-associations-fall-2025-clean-air-award/): The National Air Filtration Association announced recipients of its Fall 2025 Clean Air Award, which recognizes facilities that demonstrate excellence in improving indoor air quality through advanced air filtration practices. Presented twice each year, the award honors building owners and managers who go above and beyond industry standards to create cleaner, healthier and more sustainable
- [Research Reveals Strong Contractor Optimism About AI's Impact on Construction Industry](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/research-reveals-strong-contractor-optimism-about-ais-impact-on-construction-industry/): Dodge Construction Network, in partnership with CMiC, released AI for Contractors, a new research report examining how AI is reshaping the construction industry. The study reveals that 87% of contractors believe AI will have a meaningful impact on construction, with many predicting extensive industry-wide transformation. Contractors envision AI reshaping core aspects of their operations, elevating
- [Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional Represents Vision of Holistic Healing](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/stephenson-cancer-center-at-norman-regional-represents-vision-of-holistic-healing/): OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional, a new freestanding cancer center in Norman, Oklahoma, is open. It is part of a campus expansion for Norman Regional Health System. The center is operated in partnership with OU Health, serving as a satellite campus. The freestanding facility seamlessly integrates with the Healthplex campus (phase one
- [Design Team Selected, Plans Unveiled for Bentonville Health Care Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/design-team-selected-plans-unveiled-for-bentonville-health-care-campus/): The Alice L. Walton Foundation has selected CannonDesign and EDSA to design its future Bentonville Health Care Campus, which will be located on a 100-acre site approximately 2 miles east of downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. The creation of the campus follows an announcement of a 30-year, $700-million collaboration between the foundation and Mercy to expand access
- [$150M Vertical Expansion at Huntsville Hospital Madison Street Tower Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/150m-vertical-expansion-at-huntsville-hospital-madison-street-tower-tops-out/): The $150-million vertical expansion has topped out at Huntsville Hospital Madison Street Tower in Huntsville, Alabama. The five-story, 154,000-square-foot project will add 120 beds, as well as a cardiothoracic intensive care unit, a neuro intensive care unit for neurosurgical and stroke patients, three floors of new acute medical space and a new and improved emergency
- [Upcoming Projects, December 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/upcoming-projects-december-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. HCMC Clinic and Specialty Center expansion Minneapolis, Minn. Acute Care Hospital $2 Billion Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus expansion Liberty Township, Ohio
- [Healing in High Desert: Regional Cancer Center Opens in New Mexico](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/healing-in-high-desert-regional-cancer-center-opens-in-new-mexico/): An open house celebrated the opening of CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s new Regional Cancer Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The new 80,000-square-foot facility allows the healthcare organization to increase the number of cancer patients they treat daily by 50%. The new center offers treatment for breast, lung and gastrointestinal cancers; a wide range of diagnostic,
- [SmithGroup Appoints Vince Avallone to Director of Medical Planning](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/smithgroup-appoints-vince-avallone-to-director-of-medical-planning/): SmithGroup has appointed Vince Avallone to director of medical planning, a newly established role within the firm’s health leadership team. He will guide medical planning and programming teams across the firm in partnering with clients to deliver planning and design solutions that create measurable impact. Under his leadership, these teams will advance tools and processes
- [Gilbane Expands Transition Planning & Management Team to Support Healthcare Market Growth](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/gilbane-expands-transition-planning-management-team-to-support-healthcare-market-growth/): Gilbane Building’s Transition Planning & Management business has welcomed Dena Carey R.N., MBA, as senior transition manager. With more than 20 years of clinical and operational leadership in healthcare, she brings a strategic, patient-centered approach to her new position. Gilbane TPM specializes in large, complex, multi-phased projects, often in 24/7 operational spaces, ensuring minimal disruption
- [Leopardo Welcomes Sean Twomey as Vice President of Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/leopardo-welcomes-sean-twomey-as-vice-president-of-healthcare/): Sean Twomey has joined Leopardo Construction as vice president of healthcare, bringing more than two decades of experience in design, construction and program leadership to the company’s growing healthcare team. Twomey previously held leadership roles with Clayco, NewGround, Drury Development Corporation and HOK, where he managed complex projects across healthcare, civic and hospitality markets nationwide.
- [Todd Buchanan Joins Perkins&Will Seattle Studio as Managing Director](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/todd-buchanan-joins-perkinswill-seattle-studio-as-managing-director/): Perkins&Will welcomes Todd Buchanan as managing director of its Seattle, Washington studio. With strong ties to the Pacific Northwest and a history of building lasting client relationships, he has over 25 years of experience managing civic, healthcare and aviation projects throughout the region. Buchanan has led several high-profile capital projects, including the 350-bed Western State
- [Finger Lakes Health Awarded Funds to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in its Hospitals](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/finger-lakes-health-awarded-funds-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-its-hospitals/): The Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge is a competitive program that provides funding to large energy users such as manufacturers, colleges, universities, healthcare facilities and office building owners in New York state to implement clean energy projects that reduce carbon emissions. Projects may utilize a combination of energy or manufacturing process efficiency strategies, carbon capture technology,
- [IES, AES Announce Key Leadership Promotions](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/ies-aes-announce-key-leadership-promotions/): The Illuminating Engineering Society and Audio Engineering Society announced the promotion of two senior staff members to newly created associate executive director positions, effective Jan. 1. The appointments reflect both organizations' commitment to strategic growth and enhanced industry engagement following their recent shared management arrangement. Brienne Willcock has been promoted to associate executive director of
- [DPR Report: Labor Shortage Looms as Construction Rebounds](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/dpr-report-labor-shortage-looms-as-construction-rebounds/): Just as individual market sectors are finding ways to move projects forward after a year of supply chain and cost turbulence, the ongoing labor shortage threatens to bog down construction unless owners and contractors embrace new approaches, according to the latest Market Conditions Report from DPR Construction. A recent survey by the Associated General Contractors
- [New York Hospitals Awarded $300M to Advance Health Information Technology, Cybersecurity](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/new-york-hospitals-awarded-300m-to-advance-health-information-technology-cybersecurity/): New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $300 million in new state funding has been awarded to support healthcare transformation projects in the state. The awards, made through the Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Program IV and V, will support 22 projects aimed at improving health information technology by expanding patient electronic medical records,
- [New FGI Podcast Episode Explore’s One Family’s Journey through Hospital Design](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/new-fgi-podcast-episode-explores-one-familys-journey-through-hospital-design/): What happens when healthcare design becomes personal? In season two, episode three of Between the Lines with FGI, hosts John Williams and Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos sit down with former co-host and associate editor at FGI, Bridget McDougall, while she continues to navigate an unexpected and deeply challenging chapter in her family’s life. McDougall’s 8-year-old son
- [Ribbon Cutting Held for Centra Langhorne Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/ribbon-cutting-held-for-centra-langhorne-medical-center/): A ribbon cutting of Centra Langhorne Medical Center was held Dec. 3 in Lynchburg, Virginia. The five-story, 126,813-square-foot medical office building features pre-surgery, imaging, outpatient rehabilitation, endocrinology, brain and spine, urology, pulmonology and pain management services. The facility centralizes multiple specialists and increases access to healthcare for the Lynchburg community. Additionally, Centra partnered with the
- [Swinerton Completes First Projects with Grady Hospital in Atlanta](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/swinerton-completes-first-projects-with-grady-hospital-in-atlanta/): Swinerton Builders announced the completion of two construction projects for Grady Hospital, home to one of the largest trauma centers in the nation. With a combined budget of nearly $1 million, the construction scope encompassed the build-out of a new genetics lab as well as renovation of administration office areas at the medical institution. A
- [FGI Launches New Educational Platform](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/fgi-launches-new-educational-platform/): FGI announces the official opening of FGI University, the organization’s platform for learning experiences focused on the FGI codes/guidelines. The platform is available at FGIUniversity.org. The learning hub bridges the gap between the standards and practice, helping healthcare planning, design and construction professionals apply the FGI codes/guidelines with confidence and clarity. The learning resource offers
- [Brailsford & Dunlavey, Project Management Advisors Join Forces to Form Premier Institutional Program Management Firm](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/brailsford-dunlavey-project-management-advisors-join-forces-to-form-premier-institutional-program-management-firm/): Brailsford & Dunlavey, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, and Project Management Advisors announced a merger, bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services to form an integrated, scalable platform with broader capabilities across project lifecycles. Together, the firms offer a comprehensive suite of services spanning strategic planning and advisory,
- [ASPE MedGas Workshop Heads to New York City in March 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/aspe-medgas-workshop-heads-to-new-york-city-in-march-2026/): The Viega Experience Center in New York City will host ASPE's MedGas Workshop on March 23–26. Taught by medgas expert Mark Allen, the workshop will provide the 32 hours of training needed to take the ASSE 6060: Medical Gas Systems Designer exam. Third-party testing will be available through Sherman Engineering after the workshop on Friday, March 27.
- [Ferraro Choi Receives Dual AIA Honors for VA Clinic in Hawaii                    ](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/ferraro-choi-receives-dual-aia-honors-for-va-clinic-in-hawaii-2/): Ferraro Choi has been recognized with both the Award of Merit and People’s Choice Award in the 2025 Design Awards from AIA-Honolulu. The winning project, the Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei, offers comprehensive services under one roof for the first time in the region. The clinic was built by Nan, Inc. The 92,000-square-foot
- [Nemours Children’s Health Launches Pediatric Advanced Care at Home](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/nemours-childrens-health-launches-pediatric-advanced-care-at-home/): Nemours Children's Health has launched Advanced Care at Home — a pediatric at-home care program designed by a freestanding children’s hospital. The care model combines technology and 24/7 clinical access with personalized, compassionate care, allowing children to heal where they feel most comfortable: at home. Advanced Care at Home accelerates safe discharge for children while
- [New Research Released on Smart Building Trends & Technology Adoption](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/new-research-released-on-smart-building-trends-technology-adoption/): Reducing operating costs has overtaken sustainability as the top driver for smart building investment, according to new research released by the Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings. The findings highlight a market that is accelerating toward data-driven optimization, cloud-based management and practical, real-world applications of artificial intelligence. Developed in collaboration with Harbor Research, the 2025
- [Cincinnati Children’s Eastgate Opens, Offers Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Care](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/cincinnati-childrens-eastgate-opens-offers-outpatient-pediatric-specialty-care/): Cincinnati Children’s Eastgate in Cincinnati, Ohio has opened. The new facility replaces two former neighborhood clinics that closed at the end of October. It offers specialty clinics, outpatient surgery and urgent care to families in Clermont, as well as other counties along the Ohio 32 corridor to the east, parts of Northern Kentucky and West
- [Upcoming Projects, November 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/upcoming-projects-november-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Lenox Hill Hospital rebuild New York, N.Y. Acute Care Hospital $1.6 Billion Sarasota Memorial Hospital North Port North Port, Fla. Acute
- [3 Considerations for Interior Design to Lead in Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/3-considerations-for-interior-design-to-lead-in-healthcare/): The importance of early adoption, the human experience + empathy as strategy By Jen Worley When healthcare leaders sit down to envision a new clinical, ambulatory or tertiary care space, the first questions often sound practical and logical: What is the budget? What premium must we pay for specialized equipment? How soon can revenue-generating spaces
- [Construction Milestone Reached for Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/construction-milestone-reached-for-baptist-health-rehabilitation-hospital/): A topping-out ceremony was held for the new Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital in South Miami, Florida. The ceremony signified the structural completion of the project. The three-story, 100,335-square-foot facility will feature 62 private inpatient rooms, with the capacity to open an additional 30 private rooms. It will offer specialized treatment for patients with brain or
- [Atrium Health Lake Norman Campus Sees Two New Additions](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/atrium-health-lake-norman-campus-sees-two-new-additions/): JE Dunn Construction has completed two projects in Cornelius, North Carolina: the new Atrium Health Lake Norman Hospital and a medical office building. Hospital construction was completed in June, and the facility welcomed its first patient shortly after on July 1. The MOB was finished Aug. 15. Both buildings were completed by the JE Dunn|McFarland
- [Barnes-Jewish Hospital New Patient Care Tower Welcomes First Patients](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/barnes-jewish-hospital-new-patient-care-tower-welcomes-first-patients/): Plaza West Tower, the new 16-story patient care tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, has opened. The tower enhances the experience for patients and their families under the expert care of WashU Medicine physicians and BJC HealthCare clinical teams. The tower offers 224 private inpatient rooms and 56 private intensive care unit rooms,
- [Florida Coast Medical Center Takes Inspiration from Nature](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/florida-coast-medical-center-takes-inspiration-from-nature/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Tenet Healthcare’s $120-million Florida Coast Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The 185,000-square-foot, 54-bed acute care hospital offers specialized services, including 24-hour emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, spine, robotics, general surgery, urology, advanced cardiac care and diagnostic services. The hospital, an affiliate of the Palm Beach Health Network,
- [Wold Names New Healthcare Practice Leader for Brentwood, Tennessee Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/wold-names-new-healthcare-practice-leader-for-brentwood-tennessee-office/): Chris Powers has joined Wold Architects & Engineers as healthcare practice leader in the company’s Brentwood, Tennessee office, where he will also lead business development efforts to expand the firm’s healthcare presence across the region. Powers brings over 30 years of architectural experience with projects spanning 20 states. With 14 of those years spent as
- [Amy Mays Promoted to Director of Interiors for HDR’s Health Design Practice](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/amy-mays-promoted-to-director-of-interiors-for-hdrs-health-design-practice/): Amy Mays, IIDA, LEED AP, EDAC, has been promoted to director of interiors for HDR’s global health design practice — a new position for the firm emphasizing the critical importance and influence interior environments have on health, healing and well-being. Mays brings more than 25 years of experience to her new role, with over 12
- [Mike McKay Returns to ERDMAN as Healthcare Market Sector Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/mike-mckay-returns-to-erdman-as-healthcare-market-sector-leader/): Mike McKay, AIA, ACHE, EDAC, LEED AP, NCARB, has returned to ERDMAN as healthcare market sector leader. A nationally recognized architect and thought leader with more than 35 years of experience in healthcare design, planning and construction, he brings a unique blend of visionary leadership and owner-side expertise. Most recently, McKay served as director of
- [Cleveland Clinic Veteran Joins DesignGroup as Healthcare Market Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/cleveland-clinic-veteran-joins-designgroup-as-healthcare-market-leader/): Travis Tyson, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, has joined DesignGroup as principal and healthcare market leader. Tyson brings nearly two decades of experience from Cleveland Clinic, where he most recently served as director of the Healthcare Design Studio, overseeing hundreds of projects ranging from small renovations to major new hospital construction. Tyson's tenure at the Cleveland Clinic
- [DPR Explores AI’s Role in Healthcare Construction in New Report](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/dpr-explores-ais-role-in-healthcare-construction-in-new-report/): Healthcare systems that pair artificial intelligence with skilled construction teams can unlock shorter schedules, earlier delivery of beds and services and accelerated revenue to sustain operations to fuel future growth, according to the latest Healthcare Insights report from DPR Construction. The report notes several ways teams effectively leveraging AI are delivering value in new ways
- [Winners Unveiled for 14th-Annual IIDA Healthcare Design Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/winners-unveiled-for-14th-annual-iida-healthcare-design-awards/): The International Interior Design Association has announced the winners of the 2025 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize design firms for creativity and innovation in the design of healthcare facilities across 15 categories. All winning projects can be viewed here. Projects were reviewed by a panel of healthcare design professionals, including Corgan Associate Principal
- [LEED v5 Project Certification Opens Featuring New Tools, Resources](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/leed-v5-project-certification-opens-featuring-new-tools-resources/): The U.S. Green Building Council opened certification to the LEED v5 rating system and announced new tools and resources for users of the green building certification program. LEED v5 offers clear steps for buildings to achieve near-zero carbon status while prioritizing physical resilience and the health and well-being of people and communities. Scorecards focused on
- [Cohort Demonstrates How Hospitals Can Power Through Federal Changes While Saving Costs, Energy](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/cohort-demonstrates-how-hospitals-can-power-through-federal-changes-while-saving-costs-energy/): Hospitals are leveraging energy-efficient systems and clean power to strengthen their ability to serve their communities. These proactive approaches help them adapt and thrive despite a challenging landscape – including a summer marked by heat waves, wildfires and flooding, plus the recent cuts to many federal programs. Practice Greenhealth partners Grady Memorial Hospital, Henry Ford
- [Webinar Explores FGI’s New Clinical Risk Assessment Tool](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/webinar-explores-fgis-clinical-risk-assessment-tool/): FGI will offer an early glimpse of its new Clinical Risk Assessment Tool during a live webinar 4 p.m. EST Wednesday, Dec. 10. The tool was designed to help owners determine what types of procedures will happen in a given room so that architects can design the appropriate clinical space. The C-RAT will be available
- [Fort Leonard Wood’s New Hospital in Missouri to Open April 7](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/opening-date-set-for-fort-leonard-woods-new-hospital-in-missouri/): An April 7 opening date has been set for the new General Leonard Wood Community Hospital in Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood, located in the Missouri Ozarks, is home to the 102nd Training Division and Missouri’s 35th Engineer Brigade. The hospital services 34,000 beneficiaries within a 40-mile radius of Fort Leonard Wood. The project will feature
- [Topping-Out Celebration Held for Duke Health Expansion in North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/topping-out-celebration-held-for-duke-health-expansion-in-north-carolina/): A topping-out celebration was held for Duke Health Cary B200 building in Cary, North Carolina, signifying the structural completion of the project. The five-story, 111,014-square-foot expansion facility will add hospital services at the existing location, providing access to care closer to the rapidly growing population in Wake County. Some of the services include an emergency
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Input Prices Increase](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/abc-healthcare-construction-input-prices-increase/): Healthcare construction input prices increased 0.3% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Overall healthcare construction input prices were 4.4% higher than in September 2024, while nonresidential construction input prices were 3.8% higher. Prices decreased in all
- [Sutter Health Unveils Plans for Medical Center in Santa Clara, California](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/sutter-health-unveils-plans-for-medical-center-in-santa-clara-california/): Sutter Health officials announced plans to build a new medical center on a 13.63-acre site near Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The new flagship facility will feature the latest technology and innovations, such as virtual monitoring, personalized patient controls and best practices around use of space to ensure a welcoming environment for patients, visitors
- [AIA Releases Latest Architecture Firm Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2025/12/aia-releases-latest-architecture-firm-billings-index/): Business conditions at architecture firms remained soft as the fourth quarter of 2025 began, according to the latest data from the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index. The ABI score rose to 47.6 in October from 43.3 in September, indicating that while a majority of firms still saw a decline in their billings, the
- [Open House, Tours Held for New UCI Health — Irvine Acute Care Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/open-house-tours-held-for-new-uci-health-irvine-acute-care-hospital/): Hundreds of south Orange County, California residents and UCI Health co-workers came together on a wet, rainy Saturday to celebrate the upcoming opening of UCI Health — Irvine, the academic health system’s sixth hospital. When it opens in December, the 144-bed facility will be the nation’s first all-electric acute care hospital. The project team includes
- [Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Unveils New Helistop](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/robert-wood-johnson-university-hospital-hamilton-unveils-new-helistop/): Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in New Jersey, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, unveiled its new helistop. It will provide a designated landing and takeoff area for medical helicopters, including those in RWJBarnabas Health’s LifeFlight fleet. The helistop will be available 24/7 for critical medical emergencies, working in tandem with the hospital’s ground ambulance team.
- [3 Healthcare Projects Among Winning Projects in 2025 American Architecture Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/3-healthcare-projects-among-winning-projects-in-2025-american-architecture-awards/): Three healthcare projects have received top honors in the American Architecture Awards. Introduced in 1994, the awards are presented annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, together with The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Metropolitan Arts Press. The program is one of the museum’s most important public education outreach initiatives produced
- [CxEnergy 2026 Announces Preliminary Technical Program](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/cxenergy-2026-announces-preliminary-technical-program/): The preliminary technical program for CxEnergy 2026 has been announced. The event takes place April 21-24 in Chicago, Illinois. CxEnergy draws hundreds of the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners. Presentation topics include: Blowing Stuff Up: A Practical Guide to Duct Air Leakage Testing
- [ABC Releases Latest Construction Spending Analysis](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/abc-releases-latest-construction-spending-analysis-2/): National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.24 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was down 0.3%,
- [Groundbreaking Held for Southeast Health Medical Center Expansion Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/groundbreaking-held-for-southeast-health-medical-center-expansion-project/): A groundbreaking was held for the $81-million emergency department and bed tower expansion at Southeast Health Medical Center in Dothan, Alabama. The four-phase project includes adding 22,693 square feet to the emergency department and renovating 23,990 existing square feet. Treatment spaces will be increased to accommodate up to 75,000 visits annually. Waiting and seating areas
- [Bringing Light & Color to Pediatric Facilities](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/40660/): The design project for the Battle Building at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital required two luminous serpentine walls to infuse the main entry plaza and third floor reception area with vibrant color. Spanning ninety linear feet, the walls reach heights of sixteen and ten and a half feet. In a design partnership with the
- [Mayo Clinic to Lead Research Project Focused on Improving IAQ in Healthcare Settings](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/mayo-clinic-to-lead-research-project-focused-on-improving-iaq-in-healthcare-settings/): Mayo Clinic has been selected to lead a research project focused on improving indoor air quality and safety in healthcare settings by the Advanced Research Project Agency for Health. The project, part of the ARPA-H BREATHE program, aims to develop new ways to monitor and improve air in real time, helping protect public health in
- [2026 IES Illumination Awards Submissions Open Dec. 1](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/2026-ies-illumination-awards-submissions-open-dec-1/): The Illuminating Engineering Society opens submissions Dec. 1 for its 2026 Illumination Awards. The IES Illumination Awards program recognizes individuals for professionalism, ingenuity and originality in lighting design based on the individual merit of each entry. Judges are selected from a broad professional spectrum representing knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The judging system is
- [ECRI Collaborates with Massachusetts General Hospital to Develop Mobile Medical Units](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/ecri-collaborates-with-massachusetts-general-hospital-to-develop-mobile-medical-units/): ECRI, a global healthcare safety nonprofit, is working with Massachusetts General Hospital on an initiative to design and deploy mobile medical vehicles to bring advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities to underserved areas. The Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed and InteGrated Medical Care program aims to improve rural health by creating a scalable vehicle platform that can provide
- [UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Opens Second Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/upmc-childrens-hospital-of-pittsburgh-opens-second-behavioral-health-walk-in-clinic/): UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, has opened a second pediatric behavioral health walk-in clinic where children and teens up to age 18 can be seen for a variety of behavioral health concerns. UPMC Children’s South Pediatric Behavioral Health Walk-In Clinic is located on the first floor of Children’s
- [Towering Cranes Signal Next Phase of Construction for New Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/towering-cranes-signals-next-phase-of-construction-for-new-intermountain-st-vincent-regional-hospital/): November marks a major milestone in the transformation of the new Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital project, as the skyline begins to change with the arrival of several mobile crawler cranes. Located in Billings, Montana, the public can expect to see dramatic progress as the hospital’s structural spine and steel framing take shape over the
- [Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center Wins DBIA Award](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/jewel-jim-plumb-heart-center-at-mercy-medical-center-wins-dbia-award/): Design-Build Institute of America announced winners of the 2025 Design-Build Project/Team Awards during the Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. The awards celebrate teams whose work exemplifies Design-Build Done Right. From small community facilities to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, this year’s honorees represent the nation’s most outstanding examples of Design-Build excellence, showcasing how collaborative innovation
- [Scaling Sustainability When No Size Fits All](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/scaling-sustainability-when-no-size-fits-all/): Attainable goals to minimize environmental impact, improve wellness outcomes By: Jackie Mustakas There seems to be an unlimited number of articles, toolkits and resource guides promising an easier "how-to" experience for sustainable design and construction projects. Yet, it might be a recurring feeling that the strategies discussed in a recent case study just won’t pertain
- [Upcoming Projects, October 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/upcoming-projects-october-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Mission Hospital expansion Asheville, N.C. Acute Care Hospital $125 Million Sutter Health Emeryville Campus Emeryville, Calif. Acute Care Hospital $1 Billion
- [HKS Hires Brian Zeallear as Health Studio Practice Leader for Seattle Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/hks-hires-brian-zeallear-as-health-studio-practice-leader-for-seattle-office/): Brian Zeallear, AIA, DBIA, NCARB, has joined HKS as a principal and health studio practice leader. Based in Seattle, Washington, Zeallear brings three decades of experience leading complex healthcare projects and building high-performing teams across the West Coast and internationally. As studio practice leader, Zeallear will focus on growing HKS’s health practice in the Pacific
- [Spiezle Architectural Group Expands Healthcare Expertise with Addition of Damian Huneycutt](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/spiezle-architectural-group-expands-healthcare-expertise-with-addition-of-damian-huneycutt/): Damian Huneycutt, AIA, ACHA, has joined Spiezle Architectural Group as associate principal. Based in the firm’s Charlotte, North Carolina office, he has more than 20 years of healthcare design experience guiding complex projects from concept to completion while exploring construction innovation, prefabrication strategies and alternative delivery methods. Huneycutt is known for his dedication to improving
- [Joint Commission, Coalition for Health AI Release Guidance on AI Adoption](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/joint-commission-coalition-for-health-ai-release-guidance-on-ai-adoption/): The Joint Commission and the Coalition for Health AI released Guidance on Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare, which will serve as internal governance to help U.S. health systems safely and effectively implement artificial intelligence at scale. This guidance, which features high-level recommendations for the responsible use of AI, is designed to be accessible, applicable
- [2025 Healthcare Symposium & Expo Sees Record Attendance](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/2025-healthcare-symposium-expo-sees-record-attendance/): On Sept. 24-26, thousands of manufacturers, architects, designers, engineers, contractors and healthcare leaders united at the San Diego Convention Center for the 38th annual Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo. It was the largest and most successful West Coast event since returning to the California area. The symposium featured three days of more than 60 educational
- [AIA Compensation & Benefits Report 2025 Available](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/aia-compensation-benefits-report-2025-available/): The American Institute of Architects collects and analyzes data from hundreds of architecture firms to create the industry’s most comprehensive and reliable report on salary and benefits. The 2025 edition of the AIA Compensation & Benefits Report offers valuable insights into how firms structure compensation, benefits, professional development and workplace practices. While firm leaders saw
- [Integrated Healthcare Campus Opens at Rock Row in Maine](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/integrated-healthcare-campus-opens-at-rock-row-in-maine/): Rock Row Health Campus, in Westbrook, Maine, has opened. The integrative care campus features two new buildings — a 200,000-square-foot medical building and a 20,000-square-foot health services building, complete with attached 650-car parking garage. The campus is anchored by New England Cancer Specialists, a leading provider of cancer care in the region. Additional care providers
- [UAB Inpatient Rehabilitation Pavilion Replaces 61-Year-Old Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/uab-inpatient-rehabilitation-pavilion-replaces-61-year-old-facility/): The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s inpatient rehabilitation pavilion, situated in downtown Birmingham, is open. The 346,000-square-foot building replaces the nearby 61-year-old Spain Rehabilitation Center. The first floor of the hospital features a dedicated wheelchair skills room, where patients can build confidence navigating a variety of surfaces, as well as a therapy courtyard designed to
- [$185M Expansion Unveiled at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/185m-expansion-unveiled-at-mercy-hospital-fort-smith/): A major addition and expansion for Mercy Hospital Fort Smith in Arkansas is complete. The $185-million, five-story, 162,000-square-foot addition enhances emergency care, behavioral health, imaging and intensive care services. The expansion allows the health system to accommodate approximately 25,000 more patient visits annually. The project increased emergency department rooms from 29 to 50, added six
- [Gensler Welcomes Stephanie Pons Reece as Regional Healthcare Practice Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/gensler-welcomes-stephanie-pons-reece-as-regional-healthcare-practice-leader/): Stephanie Pons Reece has joined Gensler as a regional healthcare practice area leader, based in Houston, Texas. She will focus on building strong collaborations with local health systems and academic medical centers, translating clinical and operational needs into environments that support healing, innovation and adaptability. Reece has guided both U.S. health systems and global programs
- [JLL Publishes Patient Consumer Survey Results](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/jll-publishes-patient-consumer-survey-results/): Healthcare organizations are facing an unprecedented convergence of challenges and disruption, as sweeping policy changes threaten to create a perfect storm of financial pressures while fundamentally reshaping how patients choose and access care. JLL’s 2025 Patient Consumer Survey reveals that while insurance coverage continues to dominate healthcare decision-making, mounting coverage anxieties and convenience demands are
- [Topping Out Held for SGMC Health Main Campus Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/topping-out-held-for-sgmc-health-main-campus-expansion/): SGMC Health’s $150-million main campus expansion in Valdosta, Georgia has topped out. Included in the project is a new three-story women and infants tower, which will provide comprehensive prenatal to postnatal care in a modern, nurturing environment. The facility will also be home to a new emergency department and Level III Trauma Center, meeting the
- [Tim Hurvitz Joins HMC Architects as Healthcare Principal in Charge](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/tim-hurvitz-joins-hmc-architects-as-healthcare-principal-in-charge/): Tim Hurvitz, AIA, LEED AP, has joined HMC Architects as healthcare principal in charge. With more than two decades of experience designing, building and renovating healthcare facilities across California, Hurvitz brings deep expertise in creating environments that support patients during life’s most challenging moments. In his new role, he will lead projects from concept through
- [New Self-Serve Kiosk at North Carolina Hospital Connects Veterans to Resources](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/new-self-serve-kiosk-at-north-carolina-hospital-connects-veterans-to-resources/): Located in North Carolina, AdventHealth Hendersonville and Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry have launched a self-service kiosk within the hospital’s main campus, designed to directly connect veterans, service members and their families to life-changing resources across North Carolina. The kiosk serves as a trusted entry point into the NCServes network, a statewide coordinated care system
- [AIA Report Reveals Progress in Healthier Material Specification](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/aia-report-reveals-progress-in-healthier-material-specification/): The American Institute of Architects has published its latest AIA Materials Pledge by the Numbers report, highlighting advancements and innovations in healthier materials that are redefining industry standards and guiding future specifications. AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers (RY24) reveals that over 325 firms have signed on to the Materials Pledge, a clear indicator of the
- [Sutter Health Opens Doors to Flagship Campus in Santa Clara, California](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/sutter-health-opens-doors-to-flagship-campus-in-santa-clara-california/): Sutter Health, in collaboration with Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group and more than 2,100 Sutter-aligned physicians, is expanding its footprint in Silicon Valley, California with the opening of the new Sutter East Santa Clara Care Center. The outpatient facility is the first building to open on the new campus, designed to deliver convenient access to
- [Call for Speakers Now Open for HFSE Charlotte 2026](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/call-for-speakers-now-open-for-hfse-charlotte-2026/): The 2026 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo invites passionate professionals to step forward and share insights, innovations and experiences. Whether it's driving change in healthcare design, construction, operations or planning — this is the platform to inspire, educate and connect. HFSE is seeking interactive sessions that spark dialogue, engage the audience and foster collaboration beyond traditional
- [Practice Greenhealth Publishes 2025 Comparative Sustainability Metrics Report](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/practice-greenhealth-publishes-2025-comparative-sustainability-metrics-report/): Practice Greenhealth has published its 2025 Health Care Sustainability Metrics Comparative Report. The report features performance data from nearly 500 healthcare facilities across the country. It is a roadmap for understanding where facilities stand, along with where the greatest opportunities for improvement exist. Facilities tracking and improving these metrics are seeing: 10-30% reduction in energy, water
- [Mike Tamagni Promoted to National Director of Mechanical Engineering at KAI](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/mike-tamagni-promoted-to-national-director-of-mechanical-engineering-at-kai/): Senior Mechanical Engineer Mike Tamagni, P.E., has been promoted to national director of mechanical engineering at KAI. He will be responsible for the overall success of the company’s nationwide mechanical and plumbing engineering practice. In his new role, he will focus on technical excellence, staff capability, talent management, scope and fee development, resource alignment, marketing
- [Tampa General Hospital, Casa Ybor Reveal Plans for New Hospital, Clinic in Historic Ybor City](https://mcdmag.com/2025/11/tampa-general-hospital-casa-ybor-reveal-plans-for-new-hospital-clinic-in-historic-ybor-city/): Tampa General Hospital and local developer Darryl Shaw revealed plans to build a hospital, clinic and medical office building in east Ybor City, Florida. Tampa City Council considered and approved a comprehensive plan amendment for parcels owned by Shaw. The amendment opens up the potential for residential and commercial mixed-use development rather than solely industrial
- [Corewell Health Announces Plans to Build New Patient Tower in Michigan](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/corewell-health-announces-plans-to-build-new-patient-tower-in-michigan/): Corewell Health has announced plans to build a new patient tower at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital in Michigan. The 132,000-square-foot expansion will enable the hospital to meet the growing needs of the region for decades to come. The project will increase the hospital’s licensed bed count from 530 to 624, while significantly increasing the
- [FGI Opens Third Season of Podcast with Focus on Deferred Maintenance](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/fgi-opens-third-season-of-podcast-with-focus-on-deferred-maintenance/): The Facility Guidelines Institute has opened the third season of its podcast, Between the Lines, with the topic “Safe by Design: Proactive Maintenance for Code and Care.” Listeners discover what deferred maintenance really means for healthcare facilities and how leaders can turn it from a risk into a strategy. In this episode, cohosts John Williams
- [Research Team to Explore How Building Façades Can Function as Air Purifiers](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/research-team-to-explore-how-building-facades-can-function-as-air-purifiers/): The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows Fund awarded the 2025 Latrobe Prize — a $150,000 grant — to a nine-person research team to explore how building façades can enhance human health by functioning as air purifiers. The AIA College of Fellows sought research proposals that: Connect the built environment to human health both
- [Novant Health Unveils Plans to Expand Care in Brunswick County, North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/novant-health-unveils-plans-to-expand-care-in-brunswick-county-north-carolina/): Novant Health is moving forward with expansion plans in Brunswick County to elevate access to healthcare in North Carolina’s fastest-growing county. The newly announced plans include a proposed hospital along U.S. 74/76 in Leland, a freestanding emergency department in Carolina Shores and investments to advance care capabilities at Novant Health’s community hospital in Bolivia. The
- [Architecture Firms Face Ongoing Headwinds](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/architecture-firms-face-ongoing-headwinds/): Business conditions at architecture firms weakened further in September, with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index dropping to 43.3, the lowest since April. New project inquiries remained flat while design contract values declined for the 19th consecutive month. In September, billings declined across all U.S. regions except the Midwest, where they remained flat. Firms in the
- [NeoCon 2026 Call for Programming Opens Oct. 30](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/neocon-2026-call-for-programming-opens-oct-30/): NeoCon announced that its Call for Programming will open on Oct. 30. Taking place at the Mart in Chicago June 8-10, with a new Preview Day on Sunday, June 7, NeoCon invites leading voices, industry disruptors and forward-thinking design experts to submit Continuing Education Units, workshops and NeoCon Talks proposals for the 57th edition. NeoCon 2026
- [EmPATH Unit Opens at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/empath-unit-opens-at-musc-shawn-jenkins-childrens-hospital/): MUSC Health has opened one of the nation's first pediatric EmPATH units at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. EmPATH stands for emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment and healing. The units provide a short-term way to assess, treat and stabilize people. Designed in partnership with Array Architects, the unit offers children in behavioral health
- [Zurn Introduces Ligature-Resistant Floor Drains](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/zurn-introduces-ligature-resistant-floor-drains/): Zurn has launched its new line of ligature-resistant floor drains, designed to support safer environments in behavioral healthcare and correctional facilities without compromising durability or performance. The drains feature a patented tapered radial baffle design that resists looping and wedging. Smooth, cut-resistant edges prevent cutting, while vandal-proof screws protect against tampering or disassembly. In addition,
- [Groundbreaking Held for Pediatric-Focused Behavioral Health Campus in Los Angeles](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/groundbreaking-held-for-pediatric-focused-behavioral-health-campus-in-los-angeles/): Construction is underway for Kedren Children’s Village in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The project team for the pediatric-focused behavioral health campus includes McCarthy Building Companies and HOK. Estimated completion is in summer 2027. The 103,000 square-foot campus will include three main buildings — an inpatient psychiatric facility, outpatient services including primary, urgent
- [Modular Construction Facilitates Turnkey Behavioral Health, Primary Care Facilities in Rural California](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/modular-construction-facilitates-turnkey-behavioral-health-primary-care-facilities-in-rural-california/): EIR Healthcare has partnered with Good Samaritan Hospital to rapidly deploy two volumetric modular community clinics at 4901 Weedpatch Highway in Bakersfield, California. Funded by Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Round 3 and 4 grants, administered by the California Department of Health Care Services, the project represents an advancement in addressing behavioral health access challenges
- [Compass Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Marc Healing Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/compass-health-celebrates-grand-opening-of-marc-healing-center/): After years of purposeful design, hard work and passionate community support, Compass Health celebrated the grand opening of the Marc Healing Center — Everett, Washington’s newest facility for intensive behavioral health services. The 70,000-square-foot building houses a 16-bed evaluation and treatment unit, a 16-bed crisis triage center, intensive outpatient behavioral health services, an on-site pharmacy
- [NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils New Support Model for Homeless Behavioral Health Patients](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/nyc-health-hospitals-unveils-new-support-model-for-homeless-behavioral-health-patients/): NYC Health + Hospitals officials have opened the first “Bridge to Home” facility in near Midtown West in New York City. The new, innovative support model is designed to help patients living with severe mental illness who are ready to be discharged from the hospital but do not have a place to go. Bridge to
- [CU Anschutz Receives $50M Gift to Transform Mental Health Care](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/cu-anschutz-receives-50m-gift-to-transform-mental-health-care/): The Anschutz Foundation has committed up to $50 million to the University of Colorado Anschutz medical campus to jumpstart a new initiative in mental health. As a challenge gift, the investment aims to generate $200 million in funding from public and private partners and will create the CU Anschutz Campus Mental Health Collaborative to develop
- [Sleek, Discreet Task Lighting Meets Behavioral Health Guidelines](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/sleek-discreet-task-lighting-meets-behavioral-health-guidelines/): Kenall’s MedMaster KUE is a wall-mounted task light that meets the recommended guidelines for behavioral health lighting. Features include a durable, one-piece, die-cast aluminum housing with obscured, tamper-resistant mounting hardware. KUE is personal, featuring on/off activation and light intensity that can be controlled via either capacitive, three-step, touch or external 0-10V dimming. Although designed with
- [Designing Dignity: Elevating the Standard for Behavioral Health Spaces](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/designing-dignity-elevating-the-standard-for-behavioral-health-spaces/): By Josh Ripplinger, Andrew Jordan & Rachel L. Hendrickson For too long, the spaces meant to support people in their most vulnerable moments were not designed with them in mind. Emergency departments were ill-equipped to handle psychiatric crises, inpatient units looked institutional rather than restorative and outpatient services were tucked away with little attention to
- [Serenity Garden Opens at Northwell Health’s Phelps Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/serenity-garden-opens-at-northwell-healths-phelps-hospital/): A healing garden has opened on the campus of Northwell Health’s Phelps Hospital, located in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The hospital’s new Serenity Garden is designed to support mental health, wellness and rejuvenation for patients, visitors and staff. The $360,000 donor-funded project is the third installment in Phelps’ innovative FARMacy program, a series of green spaces promoting healing through
- [Blueprint for Better Care: Four Ways to Improve Behavioral Health Construction](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/blueprint-for-better-care-four-ways-to-improve-behavioral-health-construction/): By Rusty Hoffman The National Institutes of Health estimates that more than 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness, amounting to 59.3 million adults in the United States — roughly half of whom can go untreated. Further, Mental Health America’s 2024 State of Mental Health in America report shows that 77% of those reporting substance
- [RWJBarnabas Health CON Application for New Acute Care Hospital Deemed Complete by New Jersey Department of Health](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/rwjbarnabas-health-con-application-for-new-acute-care-hospital-deemed-complete-by-new-jersey-department-of-health/): RWJBarnabas Health announced the New Jersey Department of Health has advanced the system’s plans to build a 252-bed acute care hospital in Tinton Falls on the Vogel Medical Campus. The project includes significant investments to modernize facilities and maintain essential services and patient access at the existing Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. The Department
- [LS3P Honored by American Society of Interior Designers – Carolinas for Healthcare Projects](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/ls3p-honored-by-american-society-of-interior-designers-carolinas-for-healthcare-projects/): LS3P has been recognized with multiple awards, including a few in the healthcare category, by the American Society of Interior Designers’ Carolinas chapter. ASID’s annual Excellence in Design Awards honor celebrate outstanding interior design work judged on design intent, execution and innovative use of materials. Each submission was evaluated for how effectively it addressed design
- [SSOE Welcomes SHYFT Design, Expands Architectural Capabilities](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/ssoe-welcomes-shyft-design-expands-architectural-capabilities/): The SHYFT architecture and design team has joined SSOE Group. This partnership combines SHYFT’s design expertise with SSOE’s full-service architecture and engineering capabilities to better serve clients across the Columbus, Ohio and Des Moines, Iowa markets. The addition of SHYFT design strengthens SSOE’s strategic growth in the Columbus, Ohio and Des Moines, Iowa markets. SHYFT’s
- [Emilie Lindberg Joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood Healthcare Team](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/emilie-lindberg-joins-goodwyn-mills-cawood-healthcare-team/): Goodwyn Mills Cawood has gained a new healthcare architecture leader with the addition of Emilie Lindberg, NCARB, WELL AP. Lindberg joins the firm with a wealth of experience and will lead GMC’s healthcare efforts in Atlanta, Georgia. With more than 10 years of healthcare experience, she has worked on projects including department renovations, imaging replacements,
- [Tim Neely Joins Beck as Healthcare Project Architect at Denver Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/tim-neely-joins-beck-as-healthcare-project-architect-at-denver-office/): The Beck Group announced the appointment of Tim Neely, AIA, NCARB, as healthcare project architect at its Denver office. Mr. Neely joins Beck with over 17 years of architectural experience and a strong passion for improving the healthcare environment through thoughtful, collaborative design. He is adept at aligning project teams to deliver attractive and technically
- [New Interactive Design Diagram Available to Aid in Designing Pediatric Intensive Care Units](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/new-interactive-design-diagram-available-to-aid-in-designing-pediatric-intensive-care-units/): When a child falls ill family support is important, and it is especially so when an intensive care stay is part of their journey. As such, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit hosts patients and often one or more family members. Adding to the complexity, PICU rooms must also support life-saving technologies and allow ample room
- [Telescopic Sliding Doors Save Space, Maximize Opening Size](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/telescopic-sliding-doors-save-space-maximize-opening-size/): The AD Systems’ XtendSlide Telescoping Sliding Door system features overlapping door leaves to maximize opening width and minimize wall footprint. This design allows opening flexibility in areas where it was previously unattainable, such as exam rooms with limited wall space. Available in multiple configurations within durable, aluminum perimeter frames, XtendSlide provides impact-resistant and easy-to-maintain construction.
- [Patient, Staff Space Upgrades Complete at Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/patient-staff-space-upgrades-complete-at-liberty-dayton-regional-medical-center/): Construction Company F.H. Paschen joined Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center leadership, staff and patients to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the hospital's newly renovated central nurses' station, medicine room, physician’s office and new patient room. Located in Liberty, Texas, about 30 minutes outside of Houston, the upgrades mark a major improvement for the central nurses’ station,
- [Visa Lighting Expands Cove-Inspired Harmony Line with 11 New Models](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/visa-lighting-expands-cove-inspired-harmony-line-with-11-new-models/): Visa Lighting has expanded its Harmony recessed ceiling fixture family with 11 new models designed for healthcare, commercial, behavioral health and other high-abuse applications. Originally launched in 2022, the Harmony 2x4 Overbed fixture quickly became a favorite among designers and healthcare facilities. With its soft presence and illumination that mimics indirect light, the fixture helps
- [Construction Begins on Modular Freestanding Emergency Department in North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/construction-begins-on-modular-freestanding-emergency-department-in-north-carolina/): Construction has started on the Atrium Health Concord Freestanding Emergency Department in Concord, North Carolina. The 11,021-square-foot project is being built entirely using modular construction. The offsite construction method produces an entire building in large modules – individual sections or units – that are then transported to the site, assembled and finished. This approach offers
- [Design Exam and Procedure Rooms That Welcome ALL Patients](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/design-exam-and-procedure-rooms-that-welcome-all-patients/): Healthcare Accessibility Design: Ensuring Equal Access to Care in Medical Spaces The evolution of healthcare accessibility design has fundamentally changed how medical facilities serve diverse patient populations. While compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements provides essential standards, contemporary accessible healthcare design can create environments that enhance the care experience for everyone who enters
- [Specialty Pharmacy Opens at Middlesex Health Cancer Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/specialty-pharmacy-opens-at-middlesex-health-cancer-center/): Middlesex Hospital, in partnership with Clearway Health, celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Middlesex Hospital Specialty Pharmacy, its first retail and specialty pharmacy. Together, Middlesex Hospital and Clearway Health operate the specialty pharmacy and provide surrounding services to ensure patients throughout Middlesex County and along the Connecticut shoreline are connected to vital
- [Urbahn Architects Celebrates 80th Anniversary, Promotes 8 New Principals](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/urbahn-architects-celebrates-80th-anniversary-promotes-8-new-principals/): Urbahn Architects, a Manhattan, New York-based design and planning firm marked its 80th anniversary this year by expanding its leadership. Urbahn promoted eight professionals from within the firm to associate principals: Bridgette Van Sloun, AIA, CPHC, WELL AP; Christopher Young, AIA; Daniel Kohn, AIA, LEED AP; Enrico Kurniawan, AIA, NOMA; Ijeoma D. Iheanacho, AIA, LEED
- [AIA Releases Latest Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/aia-releases-latest-billings-index/): In August, architecture firms experienced continued softness, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index score of 47.2. While the share of firms reporting declining billings slightly decreased from July, the overall trend remains downward. The value of new design contracts fell for the 18th consecutive month in August, marking the longest decline in 15 years of
- [Goodwyn Mills Cawood Acquires Cassetty Architects](https://mcdmag.com/2025/10/goodwyn-mills-cawood-acquires-cassetty-architects/): Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood is increasing its healthcare expertise through the acquisition of Cassetty Architects in Nashville, Tennessee. The Cassetty team has relocated to GMC’s Nashville office located in West End. Founded in 1998 by Clint Cassetty, the firm specializes in healthcare architecture, having worked in hospital systems and healthcare corporations throughout
- [HED Expands Northeast Healthcare Team](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/hed-expands-northeast-healthcare-team/): HED has expanded its healthcare team in the Northeast with two additions to its Boston, Massachusetts office. Jacob Campbell, AIA, LEED Green Associate has joined as associate principal of design and Peter Patsouris as associate principal and project manager. Campbell brings more than 15 years of experience designing complex healthcare, civic and mixed-use environments. His
- [Upcoming Projects, September 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/upcoming-projects-september-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. UNC Health Rex Wake Forest Hospital Wake Forest, N.C. Acute Care Hospital $31 Million Colquitt Regional Medical Center new patient tower
- [Groundbreaking Held for Hybrid Modular Hospital and Clinic in Wisconsin](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/groundbreaking-held-for-hybrid-modular-hospital-and-clinic-in-wisconsin/): The Boldt Company and its sister company, Bildt, a prefabrication and modular supplier, along with leaders from Aspirus Health, celebrated the groundbreaking for Aspirus’ new hospital and clinic in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The new hospital comes as the region has faced the closure of two major area hospitals in 2024, mirroring rural health challenges felt
- [Memorial Regional Hospital Embarks on $670M Expansion Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/memorial-regional-hospital-embarks-on-670m-expansion-project/): Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida is embarking on a $670-million surgical and patient bed tower project. When complete, the new tower will feature advanced imaging technology and 150 acuity-adaptable beds. The project includes more than 400,000 square feet of new construction and nearly 50,000 square feet of renovations. The project unfold in two phases.
- [Construction Team Works through Hurricanes, Implements 3D Modeling to Deliver Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/construction-team-works-through-hurricanes-implements-3d-modeling-to-deliver-northeast-georgia-rehabilitation-institute/): The Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, a 62,000-square-foot, two-story rehabilitation hospital in Gainesville, Georgia has opened. The project, which broke ground in March of 2024, is owned in partnership with Northeast Georgia Health System and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health. The project team included Hoar Construction, Earl Swensson Associates, Lawson Mechanical and Enfinity
- [Crystal Spring Tower Built for Today, Ready for Tomorrow’s Needs](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/crystal-spring-tower-built-for-today-ready-for-tomorrows-needs/): Carilion Clinic’s new Crystal Spring Tower has opened at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. The 500,000-square-foot expansion consolidates once-fragmented cardiology services into a single, connected facility. One of the tower’s key features is its clinical stacking strategy, with the cardiovascular institute located directly above the hospital’s newly expanded emergency department. The tower supports
- [Registration Opens for ASHE 2026 PDC Summit](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/registration-opens-for-ashe-2026-pdc-summit/): Registration for the 2026 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction (PDC Summit) has officially opened. The American Society for Health Care Engineering and its fellow supporting organizations will present the 2026 PDC Summit March 8-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Each year, the PDC Summit
- [SJ Group Launches Healthcare Advisory Services for US Market](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/sj-group-launches-healthcare-advisory-services-for-us-market/): SJ Group, a global consulting firm, has launched its healthcare advisory services in the U.S. The expansion reflects a commitment to bringing future-focused, data-driven healthcare solutions to one of the world’s most complex and dynamic markets. With more than 60 years of healthcare design expertise, the company’s entry into the U.S. market comes at a
- [Yellow Brick Consulting Joins Forces with Blue Cottage of CannonDesign](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/yellow-brick-consulting-joins-forces-with-blue-cottage-of-cannondesign/): Yellow Brick Consulting has joined CannonDesign's consulting platform — Blue Cottage of CannonDesign. Since 2018, Yellow Brick has guided health systems through every phase of activation for new or renovated facilities. In 2020, Yellow Brick leaders authored the book, “Simplifying the Complex: A Guide to Transition and Activation Planning for Healthcare Construction Projects.” Moving forward,
- [Learn Latest Innovations in Infection Control During MCD’s Next Virtual AIA CEU Day](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/learn-latest-innovations-in-infection-control-during-mcds-next-virtual-aia-ceu-day/): Medical Construction & Design is partnering with AEC Daily to host a virtual AIA CEU day focused on infection control. This highly anticipated learning event will consist of three, one-hour virtual CEU sessions. The event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 7. Each session will dive deep into the latest innovations, conversations and methods in designing
- [HED Strengthens Boston Healthcare Leadership Team](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/hed-strengthens-boston-healthcare-leadership-team/): HED has appointed Noelia Bitar, AIA ACHA, as a healthcare sector leader in its Boston, Massachusetts office. Bitar's career spans over 25 years in healthcare design and medical planning on an international stage. Bitar joins forces with industry expert, healthcare strategy & development leader, Ronda Paradis. Together, Paradis and Bitar will co-lead the Boston healthcare
- [Taylor Design Welcomes Corazon Roush as Medical Planning Director](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/taylor-design-welcomes-corazon-roush-as-medical-planning-director/): Corazon Roush, AIA, AICP, LSSYB, has been hired as medical planning director in Taylor Design’s San Diego, California office. With more than three decades of healthcare design and planning experience, she is a firmwide resource bringing a unique blend of strategic, operational and architectural insight to efforts across the state. Prior to joining Taylor Design,
- [Page Researcher Receives Prestigious National Award from The Center for Health Design](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/page-researcher-receives-prestigious-national-award-from-the-center-for-health-design/): Haripriya Sathyanarayanan, Ph.D., EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, associate AIA, has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Joseph G. Sprague New Investigator Award, presented by The Center for Health Design. The award recognizes emerging researchers whose work is poised to shape the future of healthcare design through evidence-based practice. Two recipients are
- [Tama Duffy Day Appointed Director of NYSID Healthcare Design Master’s Program](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/tama-duffy-day-appointed-director-of-nysid-healthcare-design-masters-program/): The New York School of Interior Design has appointed Tama Duffy Day as director of the Master of Professional Studies in Design of Healthcare Environments program. NYSID’s MPSH is a one-year, post-professional program that helps practicing designers acquire knowledge of research in the design of healthcare interiors and apply it to focused studio experiences. Day
- [Designing Safety Into Landscapes](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/designing-safety-into-landscapes/): How site planning fortifies healthcare security By: John Iffrig and Jordan Wilkinson Landscape architecture plays a critical and often underappreciated role in enhancing site security for urban healthcare environments. Unlike overt security measures, landscape strategies can provide subtle, non-intrusive protection while maintaining a healing, welcoming atmosphere. Building program drives security design measures A healthcare building’s
- [Ware Malcomb Welcomes New Leaders from CBRE's U.S. Design Collective](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/ware-malcomb-welcomes-new-leaders-from-cbres-u-s-design-collective/): Ware Malcomb announced that eight new leaders, formerly with CBRE's U.S. Design Collective division, have joined the firm in its Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Miami and New York offices. The move follows last month's announcement that the entire domestic Design Collective has joined the Ware Malcomb team. Atlanta Christopher Herron, director, structural engineering, works remotely from
- [CON Approved for Cone Health Mebane Hospital in North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/con-approved-for-cone-health-mebane-hospital-in-north-carolina/): The state of North Carolina has approved Cone Health’s certificate of need application for a 46-bed hospital in Mebane. The $250-million Cone Health Mebane Hospital adjacent to Cone Health MedCenter Mebane. The 161,578-square-foot facility will bring care closer to home, helping residents avoid long trips for hospital services. The hospital is slated to open in
- [Fellow Architect Creates $500,000 Scholarship Fund](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/fellow-architect-creates-500000-scholarship-fund/): PSMJ Resources, Inc. announced the establishment of a new scholarship fund at Bryant University. The Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA ’75MBA and Joan M. Tomaceski PSMJ Resources, Inc. Endowed MBA Scholarship Fund is made possible through a generous $500,000 personal gift from PSMJ CEO and Founder Frank A. Stasiowski and his wife, Joan. Designed to support graduate students
- [SAC Health Brier Campus Opens in San Bernardino](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/sac-health-brier-campus-opens-in-san-bernardino/): Perkins&Will, in partnership with BNBuilders, announced the grand opening of SAC Health Brier Campus, a 280,000-square-foot former banking call center that now serves as a outpatient facility. Designated as SAC Health’s flagship location in the Inland Empire, the Brier Campus provides comprehensive primary care, specialty services and a community resource center for underserved populations. Ranked among America’s
- [White Paper: 5 Ways ICRA 2.0 Impacts Construction Containment Plans](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/white-paper-5-ways-icra-2-0-impacts-construction-containment-plans/): Construction in active healthcare facilities requires more than efficiency. It demands strict ICRA compliance to protect patients and staff. This white paper examines best practices for maintaining safety, controlling dust and noise, and reducing disruption during renovations in occupied spaces. Discover how reusable temporary wall systems help contractors and facility teams meet ICRA requirements, streamline
- [Perkins&Will Expands Advisory Services in New York, Philadelphia](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/perkinswill-expands-advisory-services-in-new-york-philadelphia/): Perkins&Will is growing its advisory and research teams through four strategic hires to drive excellence in regenerative design, community-based research and healthcare strategy. In New York, Breeze Glazer returns to Perkins&Will after founding LeapStep, a sustainable design and engineering consultancy with a specialized expertise in healthcare. His prior tenure at the firm spanned 11 years;
- [Cleveland Clinic, Central Asian University to Collaborate on Hospital in Uzbekistan](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/cleveland-clinic-central-asian-university-to-collaborate-on-central-asian-university-hospital-in-uzbekistan/): Cleveland Clinic and Central Asian University have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of Central Asian University Hospital. The hospital will be located in Tashkent on the expanded medical campus of CAU, a private university in Uzbekistan. Construction of the hospital is scheduled to begin this year. HKS is design partner on the
- [Corgan Names New Health Studio Leader for Los Angeles Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/corgan-names-new-health-studio-leader-for-los-angeles-office/): Joey Kragelund, RA, AIA, has been hired as associate principal and Los Angeles Health Studio Leader at Corgan. He brings more than 35 years of architectural and project management experience in California to his role. With a deep understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape, he is passionate about introducing forward-thinking solutions that advance outcomes, elevate
- [Final Steel Beam Placed on WellSpan York Hospital’s New Care Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/final-steel-beam-placed-on-wellspan-york-hospitals-new-care-tower/): The final steel beam on WellSpan York Hospital’s new eight-story surgical and critical care tower. It marks a major milestone in the progress of the hospital expansion, which will serve patients in central Pennsylvania. The project team includes Warehaus, St. Onge, WSP and LF Driscoll/Benchmark. The new tower will feature larger surgical suites; the newest
- [Work Begins on Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Vertical Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/work-begins-on-methodist-hospital-stone-oak-vertical-expansion/): Construction has started on the $104-million vertical expansion and renovation at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak in San Antonio, Texas. The two-story, 83,948-square-foot expansion will add ICU and Med Tele beds, while also expanding key support areas including central supply, the lab and parking. As part of the project, the hospital kitchen will undergo a
- [ASHRAE Invites Abstract Submissions for 2026 Annual Conference in Austin](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/ashrae-invites-abstract-submissions-for-2026-annual-conference-in-austin/): ASHRAE has opened the call for abstracts for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place June 27-July 1 in Austin, Texas. The conference will feature a robust technical program focused on the industry’s most critical challenges and opportunities, including artificial intelligence, building decarbonization and innovations in building design and systems. Abstracts (400 words or less) are
- [Robins & Morton Marks Completion of Baptist Neighborhood Hospital-Rigsby](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/robins-morton-marks-completion-of-baptist-neighborhood-hospital-rigsby/): The one-story, 10,862-square-foot acute-care facility will bring emergency services to the Rigsby neighborhood on the east side of San Antonio. The facility is a joint-venture partnership between Baptist Health System and Emerus. The facility will have 10 examination rooms and one triage room, while providing a wide range of emergency services. "We are excited to
- [ABC: Construction Materials Prices Up 0.2% in August, Driven By Iron, Steel](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/abc-construction-materials-prices-up-0-2-in-august-driven-by-iron-steel/): Construction input prices increased 0.2% in August compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential
- [Group PMX Surpasses Key Milestone in Westchester Medical Center Critical Care Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/group-pmx-surpasses-key-milestone-in-westchester-medical-center-critical-care-tower/): Group PMX, owner’s rep for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently announced a key milestone in the construction of the new Critical Care Tower at WMC’s Valhalla campus: On Oct. 18, the hospital will activate permanent emergency generators, an important infrastructure upgrade that will ensure uninterrupted power for the existing hospital and the new
- [Two Associates Promoted to Vice President at Big-D Construction Pacific Builders](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/two-associates-promoted-to-vice-president-at-big-d-construction-pacific-builders/): Big-D Construction has announced the promotion of Vicente Roman and Bahman Bina to vice presidents at Big-D Pacific Builders. These appointments reflect Big-D’s ongoing commitment to strengthening leadership and expanding its presence in California and the broader region. Vicente Roman Roman brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and large-scale commercial construction across
- [Robins & Morton, AdventHealth Celebrate Groundbreaking of AdventHealth Zephyrhills MOB](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/robins-morton-adventhealth-celebrate-groundbreaking-of-adventhealth-zephyrhills-mob/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth on Aug. 29 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new medical office building on the AdventHealth Zephyrhills campus in Pasco County, Florida. The facility will provide nearly 35,000 square feet of additional space, while offering patients more high-quality healthcare options close to home. The building will house primary
- [ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Sharply in July](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/abc-nonresidential-construction-spending-falls-sharply-in-july/): National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.24 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 7 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was down 0.5%,
- [Construction Begins on Behavioral Health Hospital in North Dakota](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/construction-begins-on-behavioral-health-hospital-in-north-dakota/): A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown. The event marked a significant milestone in the state's commitment to investing in services that support the behavioral health needs of North Dakotans. The new facility will provide psychiatric inpatient care, forensic services including psychiatric evaluation and restoration, psychiatric rehabilitation and
- [Health First Board Moves Forward with Master Plan to Expand Viera Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/health-first-board-moves-forward-with-master-plan-to-expand-viera-hospital/): The Health First Board of Directors has authorized the development of a master plan for the future expansion of Viera Hospital, located in Florida. Once finalized, the plan is expected to guide the hospital’s next phase of growth — with the goal of doubling licensed capacity to 214 beds and enhancing access to emergency, surgical
- [Skanska Welcomes Two Industry Veterans to California Leadership Team](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/skanska-welcomes-two-industry-veterans-to-california-leadership-team/): Skanska has made two key additions to its California leadership team. M. Gregory Mantz, AIA, DBIA, LEED AP, has joined Skanska USA Building Inc.’s San Francisco, California office as project executive. He will oversee strategic client relationships, ensure project delivery aligns with client objectives and support business development efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- [Commissioning Conference Opens Call for Abstracts](https://mcdmag.com/2025/09/commissioning-conference-opens-call-for-abstracts/): CxEnergy 2026 issued a call for abstracts for presentations for its technical program. The more than 30 educational sessions, expo hall and professional networking opportunities take place April 21-24 at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Illinois. CxEnergy draws the nation’s leading commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building
- [Ribbon-cutting Held for Behavioral Health Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/ribbon-cutting-held-for-behavioral-health-hospital-in-greenville-north-carolina/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the 144-bed ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital in Greenville, North Carolina. Located less than a mile from ECU Health Medical Center, the new hospital represents a major investment in behavioral health infrastructure for the region. The hospital will offer comprehensive inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults, seniors,
- [The Center for Health Design Opens Submissions for 2026 Healthcare Environment Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/the-center-for-health-design-opens-submissions-for-2026-healthcare-environment-awards/): The Center for Health Design has opened submissions for its 2026 Healthcare Environment Awards. The deadline to submit is Sept. 24. Since 1989 the Healthcare Environment Awards have recognized nearly 300 healthcare design projects – built and conceptual – that demonstrate not only what great design looks like, but the hard work it takes to
- [View the White Paper: Ensuring Compliance and Safety with the Right Transfer Switch](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/view-the-white-paper-ensuring-compliance-and-safety-with-the-right-transfer-switch/): Selecting the right transfer switch is essential for healthcare facilities where uninterrupted power is critical to patient safety. Automatic transfer switches that meet UL 1008 and NFPA 110 Level 1 standards ensure fast, reliable transitions during outages. Healthcare codes like NFPA 99 and OSHPD require certified switches—often with bypass isolation and 4-pole configurations—for accurate ground
- [ASHE's Leah Hummel Appointed Secretary of NFPA Health Care Section Codes, Standards Review Committee](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/ashes-leah-hummel-appointed-secretary-of-nfpa-health-care-section-codes-standards-review-committee/): The National Fire Protection Association Health Care Section's Executive Board has appointed Leah Hummel, AIA, CHFM, CHC, CHOP-B, SASHE, senior associate director of regulatory affairs at the American Society for Health Care Engineering, to secretary of the NFPA Health Care Section Codes and Standards Review Committee. “Leah’s appointment to the Codes and Standards Review Committee
- [Henderson Companies Opens Washington, D.C. Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/henderson-companies-opens-washington-d-c-office/): Henderson Companies has opened an office in the Washington, D.C., suburb of Chantilly, Virginia, its 15th office nationwide. The new office serves as a regional base for its two subsidiaries: Henderson Engineers, whose focus is building systems design and Henderson Building Solutions, which specializes in design-build construction management and commissioning. It’s a move primarily driven
- [Walter P Moore Grows Southwest Footprint](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/walter-p-moore-grows-southwest-footprint/): Walter P Moore has expanded into Phoenix, Arizona, enhancing its ability to deliver engineering solutions to the Southwest region. Bryan Salt joins the firm as managing director for the Structures Group in Phoenix. He brings over 30 years of experience delivering complex projects across sectors including healthcare, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, higher education, government, sports
- [Facility Guidelines Institute Kicks Off Third Season of Podcast](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/facility-guidelines-institute-kicks-off-third-season-of-podcast/): The Facility Guidelines Institute kicks off the third season of its Between the Lines with FGI podcast with an exclusive look at what’s new with the Joint Commission. Cohosts John Williams and Marissa Lamperis Kastrinos are joined by ASHE’s Leah Hummel and Chad Beebe for a conversation on upcoming consolidation of standards, set to take
- [Upcoming Projects, August 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/upcoming-projects-august-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Piedmont Fayette Hospital new patient tower Fayetteville, Ga. Acute Care Hospital $275 Million University Hospital of Brooklyn renovations Brooklyn, N.Y. Acute Care
- [Resiliency Without Outages](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/resiliency-without-outages/): Navigating complexities of Level 1 trauma hospital infrastructure By: Kristi Vilminot Level 1 trauma hospitals deliver life-saving care to patients who require immediate, complex medical attention. Because these hospitals operate 24/7, their infrastructure, particularly power and mechanical systems, is crucially important. From the moment patients arrive, every second counts; maintaining the continuous flow of critical
- [White Plains Hospital Breaks Ground on Major Hospital Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/white-plains-hospital-breaks-ground-on-major-hospital-expansion/): A groundbreaking ceremony was held for White Plains Hospital’s largest campus transformation project: a 10-story, approximately 500,000-square-foot expansion that will nearly double the size of the hospital when it opens in 2028. Located in White Plains, New York, the expansion will connect with the existing hospital on the main floor, emergency department and operating room
- [McCarthy, CannonDesign + Jacobs Deliver Landmark Pediatric Tower at CHOC](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/mccarthy-cannondesign-jacobs-deliver-landmark-pediatric-tower-at-choc/): A pediatric outpatient tower at Children's Hospital of Orange County, part of Rady Children’s Health, has opened. Located in Orange, California, the nine-story, 330,000-square-foot facility houses a number of pediatric outpatient services, centralizing them in one location. The project team included CannonDesign, McCarthy Building Companies and Jacobs. Designed to complement CHOC’s Bill Holmes Tower, completed
- [Registration Opens for Construction Management Association of America’s Annual Conference](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/registration-opens-for-construction-management-association-of-americas-annual-conference/): Registration is open for CMAA2025, the Construction Management Association of America’s annual conference. Taking place Oct. 19–21 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the event will convene leaders and innovators from both public and private sectors to explore trends, tools and strategies shaping the future of the industry. CMAA2025 will
- [Research Initiative Explores Setting Up Alternative Care Facilities During National Health Emergencies](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/research-initiative-explores-setting-up-alternative-care-facilities-during-national-health-emergencies/): UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is partnering with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and others on a multi-year research initiative to explore how existing infrastructure can rapidly be converted to provide hospital-level care in the event of a national health emergency. Funded by a grant from the Department of Defense, the research addresses
- [Daniel Perschbacher Named Healthcare Practice Leader at HMC Architects](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/daniel-perschbacher-named-healthcare-practice-leader-at-hmc-architects/): Daniel Perschbacher, AIA, LEED AP, ACHA, Assoc. DBIA, has been promoted to healthcare practice leader at HMC Architects. In this new role, Perschbacher will lead the firm’s healthcare design strategy, innovation and growth. Perschbacher joined HMC in 2020 as a healthcare principal-in-charge in the firm’s San Diego, California office. He brought with him a national
- [Healthcare-Focused Designers Promoted to Principals at Taylor Design](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/healthcare-focused-designers-promoted-to-principals-at-taylor-design/): Taylor Design has promoted three professionals — Caitlin Stevenson, AIA, EDAC, Associate DBIA; Jamison Delfino, CHID, NCIDQ; and Heather Kampa, CID, WELL AP, EDAC— to principals. Stevenson leads Taylor Design’s Sacramento, California office and has played a key role in its development since joining the firm in 2014. Starting as a BIM specialist, she advanced
- [Hard Hats, Shovels Create Milestone Moment for New Lakeview Hospital in Minnesota](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/hard-hats-shovels-create-milestone-moment-for-new-lakeview-hospital-in-minnesota/): A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota. The six-story, 400,000-square-foot hospital and clinic campus is expected to open to patients in early 2028. The new facility will offer expanded specialized services like a family birth center, TRIA Orthopedics Clinic, cardiac catheterization lab, cancer care and improved emergency and critical
- [UC Davis Health Opens One of Nation’s Largest Outpatient Surgery Centers](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/uc-davis-health-opens-one-of-nations-largest-outpatient-surgery-centers/): DPR Construction and SmithGroup joined UC Davis Health to cut the ribbon of the 48X Complex in Sacramento, California. It is one of the most technically advanced outpatient surgery centers in the United States. The project team utilized a progressive Design-Build delivery to bring the 268,228-square-foot 48X Complex to life. The new facility boasts a
- [HFSE Mini Trend Report: 3 Areas Shaping the Future of Healthcare Design](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/hfse-mini-trend-report-3-areas-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-design/): Organizers of the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo have unveiled the three latest trends shaping healthcare design. HFSE, which will be held Sept. 24-26 in San Diego, California, is a dynamic gathering of industry leaders, architects, designers and healthcare professionals. Each year the event offers a platform to share ideas, discover innovative solutions and shape
- [ASHE Recognizes Healthcare Facilities Championing Energy Reduction Efforts](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/ashe-recognizes-healthcare-facilities-championing-energy-reduction-efforts/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has announced winners of the 2025 Energy to Care Awards, recognizing healthcare facilities that have significantly reduced their energy use and emissions and advanced sustainability goals. This year, 87 healthcare facilities across 12 healthcare organizations have earned the Sustainability Champions Award, the program’s highest distinction, for demonstrating strong
- [JLL Bolsters Healthcare Compliance Capabilities with New Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/jll-bolsters-healthcare-compliance-capabilities-with-new-leader/): Justin Marcoux has been hired to oversee the Healthcare Compliance Services team within JLL’s Healthcare Work Dynamics division. As the senior director of healthcare compliance services, Marcoux will be responsible for the development and implementation of compliance strategies, including creating policies, procedures and tools. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare regulatory
- [SmithGroup Appoints Phoenix Health Studio Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/smithgroup-appoints-phoenix-health-studio-leader/): Mark Koechling has been elevated to serve as the health studio leader in SmithGroup’s Phoenix, Arizona office. In this role, he will foster the expertise of the studio to remain at the forefront of healthcare design. Since joining the company in 2018, he has brought a wealth of experience, strategic insight and a deep commitment
- [AIA/Deltek Releases Latest Architecture Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/aia-deltek-releases-latest-architecture-billings-index-2/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index continues to weaken posting a score of 46.2 for July, down from 46.8 in June, indicating that a majority of firms are still experiencing declining firm billings. Inquiries into new work grew slowly but steadily this month, following a brief three-month pause earlier this year. However, design contract values fell
- [ABC: Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/abc-construction-materials-prices-jump-0-4-in-july/): Construction input prices increased 0.4% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis' of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.2% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction
- [Taylor Design Promotes Heather Kampa to Principal ](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/taylor-design-promotes-heather-kampa-to-principal/): Heather Kampa, CID, WELL AP, EDAC, has been promoted to principal at Taylor Design. Since joining the firm’s Sacramento, California office in 2024 as project director, Kampa has played a key role in strengthening client relationships and contributing to the office’s continued growth and momentum. As principal, Kampa helps guide Taylor Design’s strategy in Northern
- [O’Donnell & Naccarato Expands Footprint, Adds Three Industry Veterans](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/odonnell-naccarato-expands-footprint-adds-three-industry-veterans/): O’Donnell & Naccarato has opened a new office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The new office strengthens the firm’s presence in western Pennsylvania to create new opportunities for collaboration, innovation and growth. This expansion also fills a key geographic gap between O&N’s Ohio and East Coast offices, giving the firm an even more responsive and connected platform
- [Multi-Phased Renovations Completed for Southcoast Health at Rosebrook](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/multi-phased-renovations-completed-for-southcoast-health-at-rosebrook/): Chapman Construction has completed an 8,500-square-foot multi-phased occupied renovation project for Southcoast Health at Rosebrook in Wareham, Massachusetts. The project was completed in an occupied setting and resulted in improvements to multiple areas, including patient waiting rooms, cardiology treatment room, nurses’ stations, bathrooms and more. The first phase of work concentrated on renovations to combine separate patient waiting areas into one convenient space. Due
- [The Design District Returns to METALCON 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/the-design-district-returns-to-metalcon-2025/): The Design District @ METALCON returns to Las Vegas, Nevada Oct. 21–23, bringing together architects, engineers, designers and specifiers for three days of targeted education, products and high-level networking—all centered around building better, designing smarter, achieving bold design, lasting resilience and high-performance results with metal. Sponsored by PPG and produced in partnership with AEC Daily, The
- [Community Hospital Corporation Unveils Plans for $400M Heritage Regional Medical Center in Sherman, Texas](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/community-hospital-corporation-unveils-plans-for-400m-heritage-regional-medical-center-in-sherman-texas/): Sherman’s healthcare landscape is poised for transformation, as Community Hospital Corporation has unveiled plans for a $400-million nonprofit acute care hospital. The newly planned facility, Heritage Regional Medical Center, will set a new benchmark for modern healthcare delivery by combining advanced technology, thoughtful design and compassionate patient care for Sherman and the surrounding community. Heritage Regional Medical Center is planning to open to the public in early
- [White Paper: Health Equity for All: Designing for Greater Accessibility in Exam and Procedure Rooms](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/white-paper-health-equity-for-all-designing-for-greater-accessibility-in-exam-and-procedure-rooms/): Designing for accessibility in ambulatory care environments is crucial for ensuring all patients, regardless of their physical, cognitive or sensory abilities, can access and receive appropriate care. In this new white paper, we look at the importance of designing for accessibility when it specifically comes to exam and procedure rooms where most of the patient/caregiver
- [Healthcare-Focused Sessions Part of CannonDesign Submission for SXSW PanelPicker](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/healthcare-focused-sessions-part-of-cannondesign-submission-for-sxsw-panelpicker/): CannonDesign has submitted a selection of proposals for the 2026 South by Southwest Conference. SXSW allows the public to vote on sessions they would most like to see at next year’s festival. The public voting period, called PanelPicker, runs through Sunday, Aug. 24. The PanelPicker outcomes carry significant weight with the jury when making final
- [Midmark Offers CEU Course on Clinical Design Trends, Challenges](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/midmark-offers-ceu-course-on-clinical-design-trends-challenges/): Midmark Corp., a medical solutions provider focused on the design of the clinical environment to improve the delivery of care, has worked with The American Institute of Architects to offer continuing education training that provides clinical design information architects and designers need to enhance their capabilities and understanding of the ambulatory healthcare space. The course,
- [Registration Open for ASPE's November 2025 MedGas Workshop](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/registration-open-for-aspes-november-2025-medgas-workshop/): The last in-person MedGas Workshop of 2025 will be held Nov. 13-16 at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, hosted by MediTrac, and registration is available at ASPE Education. Rosemont is just a short ride from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, making this a convenient option for those seeking the 32 hours of training needed to sit for
- [2025 ASHE Awards Recognize Members’ Outstanding Contributions to Health Care Facilities Field](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/2025-ashe-awards-recognize-members-outstanding-contributions-to-health-care-facilities-field/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering celebrates the extraordinary achievements by members to improve the health care physical environment with its annual member awards. Awardees were recognized during the 2025 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference July 27-30 in Columbus, Ohio. The Crystal Eagle Leadership Award, considered ASHE’s lifetime achievement award, is presented to Dave
- [ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in 6 of Past 7 Months](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/abc-nonresidential-construction-spending-contracts-in-6-of-past-7-months/): National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors' analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.241 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.3% for
- [Trinity Health Receives $500K to Support Replacement Hospital Project in Michigan](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/trinity-health-receives-500k-to-support-replacement-hospital-project-in-michigan/): Lake Trust Credit Union has donated $500,000 to the “Forging our Future” campaign, a philanthropic initiative that will help fund Trinity Health Livingston’s replacement hospital, located on the campus of Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton in Michigan. In recognition of the gift, the replacement hospital's cafeteria will be named in honor of Lake Trust
- [Second Phase of Interior Renovation Project Complete at Florida Children’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/second-phase-of-interior-renovation-project-complete-at-florida-childrens-hospital/): The second phase of a transformative three-phase renovation of the Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital in Florida is complete. The 30,000-square-foot renovation is reimagining the pediatric inpatient areas with a design that supports healing, innovation and family centered care. The project team includes Creative Contractors and Page. Patient rooms and waiting areas have
- [UNC Health Blue Ridge Celebrated with ASHE Award for Excellence in Facilities Management](https://mcdmag.com/2025/08/unc-health-blue-ridge-celebrated-with-ashe-award-for-excellence-in-facilities-management/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has named UNC Health Blue Ridge the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award. Each year, the FM Excellence Award recognizes individuals or facilities teams that implement new or innovative programs or processes to optimize the health care physical environment and improve patient care. For
- [Walter P Moore Expands Footprint with New Seattle, Washington Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/walter-p-moore-expands-footprint-with-new-seattle-washington-office/): Walter P Moore has established its presence in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle office will be led by Vlad Ivanov, managing director of diagnostics, who brings extensive expertise in condition appraisals, façade evaluations, forensic investigations and the assessment of corrosion-related deterioration. Additionally, the Structures Group has team members Pete Range and Scott Kinney in the region,
- [Ryan Companies, Exalt Health Announce New Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/ryan-companies-exalt-health-announce-new-inpatient-rehabilitation-facility-in-florida/): Ryan Companies US, Inc., in partnership with Exalt Health, has announced plans to develop a new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Riverview, Florida. The 40,000-square-foot facility will offer 40 beds and provide intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy services to patients with complex medical conditions. Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025,
- [VA to Spend Additional $800M on Infrastructure Improvements](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/va-to-spend-additional-800m-on-infrastructure-improvements/): The Department of Veterans Affairs will realign an additional $800 million this fiscal year as part of the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance program, which makes infrastructure improvements to healthcare facilities to ensure safe and effective patient care. The extra funding means more resources to repair and update aging VA facilities and technology. The extra
- [AIA/Deltek Release Latest Architecture Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/aia-deltek-release-latest-architecture-billings-index-3/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index remained in negative territory in June with a score of 46.8, down from 47.2 in May as more firms reported a decrease in billing. Inquiries into new projects increased for the second consecutive month and grew at the strongest pace since last fall with a score of 53.6, indicating clients
- [Dewberry Names Doug Pfeiffer as Business Unit Manager in Tulsa](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/dewberry-names-doug-pfeiffer-as-business-unit-manager-in-tulsa/): Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Douglas (Doug) Pfeiffer, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, will take on an additional leadership role as business unit manager for the firm’s Tulsa, Oklahoma, office. In doing so, Pfeiffer will maintain his position as business unit manager for the Peoria and Elmhurst, Illinois, offices. In this
- [Gensler Expands Healthcare Leadership in New York](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/gensler-expands-healthcare-leadership-in-new-york/): Christopher Korsh, AIA, has joined Gensler as a healthcare practice leader in its New York office. Korsh brings more than 25 years of experience advising health systems and institutions on complex capital projects, with a focus on aligning design outcomes with clinical performance, long-term flexibility and operational efficiency. Over the course of his career, Korsh
- [Gerard Gulpeo Joins DLR Group as Principal, Healthcare Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/gerard-gulpeo-joins-dlr-group-as-principal-healthcare-leader/): Gerard Gulpeo has joined DLR Group as a principal and healthcare leader. Based out of the firm’s Los Angeles, California office, he brings nearly 25 years of experience in the healthcare design industry. As healthcare leader, he will direct the firm’s healthcare initiatives throughout California. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation within his team, mentoring
- [Nick Kaminski Promoted to Vice President of Healthcare Construction at Ryan Companies](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/nick-kaminski-promoted-to-vice-president-of-healthcare-construction-at-ryan-companies/): Nick Kaminski has been promoted to vice president of healthcare construction at Ryan Companies. With more than 20 years of experience, he now leads construction operations for complex healthcare projects across the company’s national portfolio. In his new role, Kaminski is focused on driving collaboration across regions, enhancing construction systems and ensuring consistency in project
- [IIDA NY Bestows 2025 Leadership Award of Excellence to Amy Mays](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/iida-ny-bestows-2025-leadership-award-of-excellence-to-amy-mays/): The International Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter has named Amy Mays, IIDA, vice president, east region director of interiors at HDR, the recipient of the chapter’s 2025 Leadership Award of Excellence. She was honored for a legacy defined not only by the transformative spaces she creates, but also by the way she uplifts those
- [DPR Report Dives into How Healthcare Systems Are Future-Proofing Infrastructure](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/dpr-report-dives-into-how-healthcare-systems-are-future-proofing-infrastructure/): DPR Construction’s latest Healthcare Insights report underscores why resilient design, which ensures healthcare facilities can operate through disruption and adapt to long-term environmental challenges, is no longer optional. The report outlines a multi-faceted approach to minimize environmental impacts, enhance operational certainty, and improve sustainability. The report identifies four key focus areas: Climate-specific design: Floodproofing. Hurricane-resistant
- [AIA Honors 6 Healthcare Projects for 2025 Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/aia-honors-6-healthcare-projects-for-2025-awards/): The American Institute of Architects has announced the winners of its 2025 Awards, with six healthcare projects being honored. The Healthcare Design Award recognizes innovative projects that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable. Project types include outpatient centers, hospital expansions, diagnostic and treatment facilities, community-based clinics, children’s
- [AdventHealth Daytona Beach Vertical Expansion Project Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/adventhealth-daytona-beach-vertical-expansion-project-tops-out/): The recent topping-out ceremony of a vertical expansion project at AdventHealth Daytona Beach in Florida marked a significant milestone, signifying the structural completion. The project will increase the hospital’s footprint to nearly 1 million square feet, bringing more hospital beds, surgical suites and critical care services to help more people access the care they need,
- [$664M North Tower Opens at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/664m-north-tower-opens-at-scripps-memorial-hospital-la-jolla/): Marking a medical milestone for the San Diego, California region, the doors have opened to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla’s new North Tower, a $664-million, 8-floor inpatient building that features comprehensive mother-baby services, spacious private patient rooms and operating rooms equipped with advanced technology. With the opening, Scripps La Jolla’s bed count now totals 495
- [Beyond FGI: Collaborative Client Engagement in Planning Specialized Projects](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/beyond-fgi-collaborative-client-engagement-in-planning-specialized-projects/): By Annabella Koloskov, Anthony Haas & Gus Blanco FGI guidelines provide standards and recommendations for the design of healthcare projects, including building codes, space planning, functional layouts and equipment requirements — all meant to ensure safe and efficient healthcare facilities. But what happens when the FGI guidelines don’t specifically address specialized environments a healthcare design
- [BHMA Publishes New Standard to Evaluate Acoustic Performance of Architectural Hardware](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/bhma-publishes-new-standard-to-evaluate-acoustic-performance-of-architectural-hardware/): The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association has published a new American National Standard, ANSI/BHMA A156.42 - Acoustic Performance Rating for Operational Noise of Architectural Hardware. As the first BHMA standard to specifically address sound performance, A156.42 provides guidance for evaluating the operational noise associated with hardware such as bored locks, exit hardware, interconnected locks, mortise locks
- [Details Unveiled for Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Educational Sessions](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/details-unveiled-for-healthcare-facilities-symposium-and-expo-educational-sessions/): The Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo, returns Sept. 24-26 for its 38th-annual event at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The event brings together architects, designers, engineers, contractors and healthcare providers to explore the innovations shaping tomorrow’s healthcare spaces. The symposium features three days of educational and insightful sessions, case-studies and keynotes meant to
- [Methodist Hospital Westover Hills Serves as Beacon of Wellness for Underserved Community](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/methodist-hospital-westover-hills-serves-as-beacon-of-wellness-for-underserved-community/): Methodist Hospital Westover Hills is a new 54-bed acute-care hospital in San Antonio, Texas. The hospital elevates the care available to underserved West San Antonio with a design focused on tranquility and the fundamental link between nature and healing. Inspired by the flora and fauna of central Texas, the building is woven into the surrounding
- [Driscoll Children’s Hospital Unveils $100M Heart Center Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/driscoll-childrens-hospital-unveils-100m-heart-center-expansion/): Driscoll Children’s Hospital Heart Center in Corpus Christi, Texas marked a historic milestone with the ribbon-cutting of its newly expanded facility, an $100-million investment. Over 50,000 square feet of dedicated cardiac care space was added, including two operating rooms, two advanced cardiac catheterization labs and a 35-bed cardiac intensive care unit. Driscoll’s Heart Center
- [Upcoming Projects, July 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/upcoming-projects-july-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Cleveland Clinic Avon hospital expansion Avon, Ohio Acute Care Hospital $340 Million Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center Bluffton, S.C. Acute Care Hospital
- [UCHealth Longs Peak Expansion Takes Shape](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/uchealth-longs-peak-expansion-takes-shape/): UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado recently celebrated a major leap forward in its expansion as a medical helicopter made the first official landing on the hospital’s new rooftop helipad. The helicopter landing marked the opening of several recently completed components of the hospital’s multi-phase expansion project — including new operating rooms, new pre-
- [RANE by Bestbath: Elevating Patient Care with Safe Walk-In Tubs](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/rane-by-bestbath-elevating-patient-care-with-safe-walk-in-tubs/): RANE by Bestbath is a line of walk-in tubs for healthcare environments where safety, hygiene and patient dignity are critical. With low-entry thresholds, wide doors and ergonomic designs, they support safe assisted or independent bathing. Seamless, nonporous surfaces simplify sanitation, while ADA compliance and bariatric options ensure broad patient compatibility. Made in the USA, Rane tubs offer dependable
- [Undisrupt your renovation with FireblockWall™ from STARC](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/37641/): Can you imagine a reusable, one-hour fire-rated modular containment system that installs 4x faster than drywall? What about one that meets the stringent safety guidelines required of your facility? FireblockWall™ from STARC is a best-in-class fire-rated temporary barrier that helps solve even the toughest renovation challenges. When Medford, Ore.-based S+B James Construction expanded into the
- [White Paper - Investing in Resilience: A Practical Guide to Mitigating Facilities Risk](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/white-paper-investing-in-resilience-a-practical-guide-to-mitigating-facilities-risk/): A 2024 survey by the American Society for Health Care Engineering revealed 80% of hospital facility managers cite aging facilities as a top concern, with 79% reporting less than half of their deferred maintenance funding requests approved. This reality threatens patient safety and financial stability. Discover strategies to build trust with executive teams, leverage data-driven
- [Robins & Morton Celebrates Groundbreaking of Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/robins-morton-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-cedar-ridge-behavioral-hospital-expansion/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Universal Health Services, Inc. to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital expansion June 3 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The single-story, 68,593-square-foot, freestanding behavioral health facility will be built on the existing Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital campus and will include 90 beds, 30 of which will
- [HMC Architects Appoints Kirk Rose as President to Help Lead Transformative Future](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/hmc-architects-appoints-kirk-rose-as-president-to-help-lead-transformative-future/): Kirk Rose has been appointed president at HMC Architects. A veteran healthcare architect and proven strategic leader, Rose will work alongside CEO Brian Staton to help guide the firm through a period of rapid change and opportunity in the architectural industry. Rose assumes the role following a decision to separate the positions of CEO and
- [ABC: June Nonresidential Construction Materials Prices Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/abc-june-nonresidential-construction-materials-prices-up-2-5-year-over-year/): Construction input prices increased 0.2% in June compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.3% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices
- [ABC: Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/abc-contractor-optimism-grows-as-abcs-backlog-indicator-rebounds-in-june/): Associated Builders and Contractors reported its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 months in June, according to an ABC member survey conducted June 20 to July 7. The reading is up 0.3 months since June 2024. The largest contractors have nearly two months longer backlog than they did one year ago. While the smallest contractors
- [Ironworkers Erect Jumbo Steel Column at Henry Ford Health Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/ironworkers-erect-jumbo-steel-column-at-henry-ford-health-project/): Barton Malow ironworkers have placed first of three jumbo steel columns on the Henry Ford Health Destination: Grand project in Detroit, Michigan. The column weighs 1,000 pounds per foot and was installed at the bracing core at the base of the hospital’s 20-story tower. Three other W14x1,000 columns will be installed later this summer to
- [Keynotes Unveiled for 2025 Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/keynotes-unveiled-for-2025-healthcare-facilities-symposium-and-expo/): A dynamic lineup of keynote presenters for the 2025 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo has been announced. The speakers include distinguished professionals who will guide attendees through insights on resilience, innovation and excellence in healthcare facility design and operations. This year’s event will be held Sept. 24–26 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. The keynote
- [Construction Begins on Expansion Project at Huron Regional Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/construction-begins-on-expansion-project-at-huron-regional-medical-center/): Kraus-Anderson has begun a $13-million expansion project at Huron Regional Medical Center in Huron, South Dakota. Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the 7,500-square-foot addition will feature four new operating rooms, staff lockers and a lounge. The project also includes an 11,581-square-foot renovation of the existing operating room suite, endoscopy rooms and pre and post
- [RMF Completes $10M System Upgrades to Brooklyn’s Only Academic Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/rmf-completes-10m-system-upgrades-to-brooklyns-only-academic-medical-center/): RMF Engineering has completed work on a $10-million update to the air handling units of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (DHSU, formerly known as SUNY Downstate Medical Center), modernizing systems to support the medical and education operations of the facility. DHSU is the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, training more New York City doctors
- [Contractors Selected for Nevada’s First Comprehensive Children’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/contractors-selected-for-nevadas-first-comprehensive-childrens-hospital/): Intermountain Health has selected The PENTA Building Group in partnership with Jacobsen Construction to build the first standalone comprehensive children’s hospital in Nevada. The new Intermountain children’s hospital represents one of the most significant opportunities to elevate children’s health in Nevada. Philanthropy and community partnerships are critical to make this vision a reality, and campaign
- [Site Selected, RFQ Issued for New North Carolina Children’s Health Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/site-selected-rfq-issued-for-new-north-carolina-childrens-health-campus/): North Carolina Children’s Health (NC Children’s) has chosen a location in Apex, North Carolina for its campus, which will include the only freestanding, independent children’s hospital in the Carolinas. NC Children’s, a partnership between UNC Health and Duke Health, will be built on approximately 230 acres of land at the intersection of US-1 and NC-540.
- [Printed Version of Building Code for Structural Concrete Now Available](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/printed-version-of-building-code-for-structural-concrete-now-available/): The printed version of ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary is now available. ACI CODE-318 is the document that presents the requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete that are necessary to ensure public safety. As the American Concrete Institute’s flagship standard, ACI CODE-318-25 sets the foundation for structural
- [FGIA Updates Solar Reflective Finishes Standard](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/fgia-updates-solar-reflective-finishes-standard/): The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated a specification describing the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum, fiber reinforced thermoset or wood and cellulosic composite profiles for windows, doors, wall panels, skylights, sloped glazing and similar products. AAMA 643-25, Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Solar Reflective Finishes,
- [ASHE Chapters Celebrated at 2025 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/ashe-chapters-celebrated-at-2025-health-care-facilities-innovation-conference/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering, a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association, has announced the winners of the 2025 Chapter Awards. These chapters are celebrated for their exceptional contributions to optimizing the health care physical environment in partnership with ASHE. Chapter Awards are given annually to ASHE Chapters at the platinum,
- [Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May, Says ABC](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/nonresidential-construction-spending-down-0-2-in-may-says-abc/): National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors' analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.237 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in half of the nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was down 0.4%, while
- [Mark Peters Steps Up as VP, Doubling Down on Tangram’s Bold Vision for Texas Education & Healthcare](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/mark-peters-steps-up-as-vp-doubling-down-on-tangrams-bold-vision-for-texas-education-healthcare/): Interiors has elevated Mark Peters to vice president of healthcare & education for Texas—a move that reflects both his leadership and the firm’s growing presence in the region. Peters steps into this role after serving as director for the same verticals. He brings with him more than 25 years of experience and an unwavering drive
- [Designer Strategies for Age-Friendly Hospitals](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/designer-strategies-for-age-friendly-hospitals/): Understanding what matters, medication, mentation + mobility in design By: Dr. Heena P. Santry The U.S. population is aging rapidly with U.S. census data demonstrating one in six Americans is over age 65. The largest growth in older Americans over the past decade has been among nonagenarians. Despite increasing functional and cognitive frailty, older Americans
- [Upcoming Projects, June 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/upcoming-projects-june-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Norwalk Hospital Pavilion Norwalk, Conn. Acute Care Hospital $240 Million Northside Hospital Forsyth new patient tower Cumming, Ga. Acute Care Hospital $318
- [Mercy Hospital Campus Project in Wentzville, Missouri Progresses](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/mercy-hospital-campus-project-in-wentzville-missouri-progresses/): Construction has started on Mercy Hospital Wentzville, Missouri’s first new acute care hospital campus in nearly a decade. The project involves construction of the 400,000-square-foot hospital, which is expected to include 75 inpatient acute care beds and a 26-bed emergency department with two trauma areas and four behavioral health rooms. The campus will offer a
- [Grand Opening Held for Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/grand-opening-held-for-jack-and-sheryl-morris-cancer-center/): A grand opening was held for the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The building is New Jersey’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital and the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Among notable features, the cancer center incorporates more than 50 building column transfers climbing the height
- [Mike Wood Joins SPMT Group as Senior VP of Strategic Initiatives](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/mike-wood-joins-spmt-group-as-senior-vp-of-strategic-initiatives/): SPMT Group, a healthcare planning, design and construction consulting services firm, has recruited Michael “Mike” Wood, SASHE, CHC, as its senior vice president of strategic initiatives. Wood joins the executive team in this newly created position to drive long-term growth. He will establish the firm’s second office in Colorado. Wood has over 40 years of
- [Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Inpatient Tower Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/harbor-ucla-medical-center-inpatient-tower-tops-out/): The final steel beam has been placed on the new inpatient tower at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. The nine-story, 545,000-square-foot tower is the centerpiece of the medical center’s 1.3-million-square-foot campus redevelopment and the final building to rise on the 72-acre site. Once complete, the facility will provide 347 patient beds, including 44 intensive
- [HMC Architects Strengthens Healthcare Practice Leadership Amid Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/hmc-architects-strengthens-healthcare-practice-leadership-amid-expansion/): HMC Architects announced a series of key leadership promotions within its Healthcare Practice, in order to support continued growth across California and the Pacific Northwest. Bolstered by the recent acquisition of Bassetti Architects, leadership changes include: Hector Cruz, who served as the Ontario, California, healthcare managing principal for nine years, was promoted into a newly
- [ASPE Unveils Education Program for the 2025 Tech Symposium](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/aspe-unveils-education-program-for-the-2025-tech-symposium/): The American Society of Plumbing Engineers has released the 2025 ASPE Tech Symposium Technical Education Program, which features 40 sessions designed for plumbing industry professionals at all career levels. Each 90-minute session offers .15 continuing education units, providing an opportunity to earn up to 1.2 CEUs that can be used for license and certification continuing
- [NeoCon Unveils 4 Influential Design Themes Gaining Momentum](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/neocon-unveils-4-influential-design-themes-gaining-momentum/): NeoCon organizers have unveiled four influential design themes gaining momentum — shaping the next chapter of the built environment. Aligned with this year’s narrative, “Design Ahead,” these directions — sensory-based design, cross-sector adaptability, material innovation and resilience — reimagine how we work, play, learn, heal and connect. Bridging disciplines and priorities, each trend, outlined below,
- [Teen Lounge Refreshed at Shriners Children’s Chicago](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/teen-lounge-refreshed-at-shriners-childrens-chicago/): JLL Design recently worked with Shriners Children’s Chicago, a pediatric specialty care provider on the far west side of Chicago, Illinois, to transform the hospital’s teen lounge and billiard area into bright and energizing spaces. The project team included celebrity designer Jennifer Bertrand and Global Furniture Group. The new family and patient lounge strikes a
- [Tina Du Mond Joins JLG Architects as Principal Healthcare Architect](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/tina-du-mond-joins-jlg-architects-as-principal-healthcare-architect/): Tina Du Mond, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, has joined JLG Architects’ Healthcare Practice Studio as a principal architect. She will remain based in the Denver, Colorado market, working nationwide with over 230 JLG employee-owners. She brings 21 years of specialized healthcare expertise to the Healthcare Studio. Du Mond has extensive experience leading and assisting hospital and
- [Abbie Clary Promoted to Newly Created Role at CannonDesign](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/abbie-clary-promoted-to-newly-created-role-at-cannondesign/): Abbie Clary, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP, has stepped into the newly created role of executive director of market strategies and growth – health for all at CannonDesign. She will drive market strategy, growth and visibility for the healthcare sector. Previously the co-director of the company’s Global Health Practice, she helped lead one of the industry’s
- [Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Publishes Updates to Standards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/builders-hardware-manufacturers-association-publishes-updates-to-standards/): The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association has published revisions to key standards, all of which have been approved by the ‎American National Standards Institute. Each standard is reviewed at least once every ‎five years and goes through several approval processes before they become available to purchase to ‎ensure the standards meet quality and safety requirements. The
- [USGBC Launches New, More Comprehensive LEED Rating System](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/usgbc-launches-new-more-comprehensive-leed-rating-system/): The U.S. Green Building Council launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building program. LEED v5 registration is available for new construction, interior and existing commercial building projects. Highlights include: Decarbonization accounts for half the points for LEED v5 certification. The new rating system provides clear,
- [STARC Expands Facility as Demand Rises for Flagship Products](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/starc-expands-facility-as-demand-rises-for-flagship-products/): STARC Systems is expanding into a new 100,000-square-foot facility in Brunswick, Maine. This milestone reflects rising demand for RealWall, LiteBarrier and FireblockWall — products that simplify ASHE ICRA 2.0 compliance and protect patients during renovations. Leading healthcare systems nationwide are turning to STARC’s temporary construction walls for safer, faster upgrades. At Tucson Medical Center in
- [Kraus-Anderson Completes $24M Windom Area Health in Minnesota](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/kraus-anderson-completes-24-million-windom-area-health-in-windom-minnesota/): Kraus-Anderson has completed a new $24-million medical building in Windom, Minnesota for Windom Area Health. Recognizing the growing needs of the region, WAH partnered with Sanford Health to develop a 52,000-square foot clinic expansion owned by the city of Windom and funded by WAH. The project creates a connection to the existing hospital while establishing
- [Soft Business Conditions Persist at Architecture Firms](https://mcdmag.com/2025/07/soft-business-conditions-persist-at-architecture-firms/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April. Any score below 50 indicates a billings decline, although this month’s score indicates that somewhat fewer firms reported a decline in billings in May than in April. Inquiries into new work increased this month
- [Gilbane Building Launches NextDirect, Appoints Suzanne Bennett as Business Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/gilbane-building-launches-nextdirect-appoints-suzanne-bennett-as-business-leader/): Gilbane Building has launched NextDirect, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on delivering direct procurement strategies for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment. This new venture is designed to enhance schedule reliability, cost certainty and transparency for complex construction projects and supports long-term growth. Gilbane has appointed Suzanne Bennett as vice president and business leader of
- [Hoefer Welker Appoints Eric Dinges as Partner, Chief Strategy Officer](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/hoefer-welker-appoints-eric-dinges-as-partner-chief-strategy-officer/): Eric Dinges has been appointed as a partner and chief strategy officer at Hoefer Welker. In this executive leadership role, Dinges he will be providing oversight to all sectors of the firm, including healthcare. He will guide the firm’s strategic initiatives and long-term positioning to create greater value for clients and communities. With more than
- [Roper St. Francis Healthcare Breaks Ground on Roper Hospital Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/roper-st-francis-healthcare-breaks-ground-on-roper-hospital-campus/): Roper St. Francis Healthcare, in partnership with E4H Environments for Health Architecture; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Barton Malow | Edifice, has officially broken ground on the future Roper Hospital in North Charleston, South Carolina. The $1.2 billion campus is designed to transform healthcare delivery in the Lowcountry, combining advanced technology, resilience planning and a patient-centered approach.
- [KAI Adds Design Manager Aditi Sridhar and Project Architect Seme Gizaw in Dallas-Fort Worth Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/kai-adds-design-manager-aditi-sridhar-and-project-architect-seme-gizaw-in-dallas-fort-worth-office/): KAI continues to expand its design team in Dallas-Fort Worth with the additions of Aditi Sridhar, Assoc. AIA, as design manager and Seme Gizaw, AIA, as project architect. Since joining KAI, both professionals have become key contributors to the firm’s growing architectural presence in Texas, helping to deliver thoughtful, client-centered design solutions across a range
- [ABC: Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/abc-tariffed-construction-materials-prices-rise-in-may/): Healthcare construction input prices increased .3% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released. Nonresidential construction input prices increased .3% for the month. Overall healthcare construction input prices are 2.2% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential
- [Texas Oncology $120M Cancer Center in Plano Breaks Ground](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/texas-oncology-120m-cancer-center-in-plano-breaks-ground/): Texas Oncology’s $120-million cancer center in Plano, Texas recently broke ground. The three-story, 100,000-square-foot facility represents the largest cancer center in Texas Oncology's network and will serve as a flagship location offering comprehensive oncology services. The center is expected to open in December 2026. The project team includes RS&H, Cottonwood Development Partners and McCarthy Building
- [Dodge Construction Network: Latest Construction Starts Data Shows Growth in Select Sectors](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/dodge-construction-network-latest-construction-starts-data-shows-growth-in-select-sectors/): Total construction starts were down 9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.03 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts declined 3%, residential starts fell 4%, while nonbuilding starts decreased 22%. On a year-to-date basis through April, total construction starts were down 3% from last year. Read the full details here.
- [ASHE's Chad Beebe Appointed to Technical Committee for New Standard NFPA 800](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/ashes-chad-beebe-appointed-to-technical-committee-for-new-standard-nfpa-800/): Chad Beebe, AIA, CHFM, CFPS, CBO, FASHE, deputy executive director of the American Society for Health Care Engineering, has been selected as a member of the National Fire Protection Association’s technical committee for NFPA 800, Battery Safety Code. NFPA 800 is a proposed new standard that would provide uniform, minimum requirements that address battery hazards
- [AIA Trust Launches New Climate Risk Factsheet](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/aia-trust-launches-new-climate-risk-factsheet/): The American Institute of Architects, in collaboration with AIA Trust, has launched a new resource for architects facing increasing climate-related design and liability challenges. The Climate Risk Factsheet, available exclusively to AIA members, provides site-specific, climate projections for hazards such as wildfire, flooding, windstorm and extreme heat — allowing architects to better inform resilient design strategies
- [One Partner. Every Step. Healthcare Equipment Procurement and Project Management](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/one-partner-every-step-healthcare-equipment-procurement-and-project-management/): Against a backdrop of timelines, budgets, and the inevitable challenges associated with medical construction, the role of healthcare equipment acquisition project management is essential for both large-scale projects and smaller renovations. For specialty distributors like CME Corp., helping contractors manage the acquisition of healthcare equipment for medical construction projects is about more than placing the
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Spending Increases .4% in April](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/abc-healthcare-construction-spending-increases-0-4-in-april/): National healthcare construction spending increased .4% in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors' analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a year-over-year basis, healthcare construction spending is up 2.8%. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 6 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was down .5%, while
- [Submissions Open for Center for Health Design’s 2026 Touchstone Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/submissions-open-for-center-for-health-designs-2026-touchstone-awards/): Award submissions are open for the 2026 Touchstone Awards. Presented by the Center for Health Design, the Awards recognize exemplary use of an Evidence-Based Design process in the built environment through projects and products which demonstrate exceptional achievements across the three touchstones of the EBD process: collaboration, evaluation and sharing. The deadline to submit is Aug.
- [GBBN Team Members Demonstrate Benefits of Augmented Reality on Healthcare Projects](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/gbbn-team-members-demonstrate-benefits-of-augmented-reality-on-healthcare-projects/): GBBN’s Michael Grage and Kirsten Miller recently gave a presentation at the American Society for Healthcare Engineers’ Region 6 Conference on how the use of augmented reality benefits healthcare projects, utilizing a recent project as an example. For a Children’s Minnesota renovation project, AR was leveraged to communicate the design and help stakeholders understand space
- [Virtua Health Celebrates 75th Hospital Anniversary, Unveils $500M Renovation, Expansion Project in New Jersey](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/virtua-health-celebrates-75th-hospital-anniversary-unveils-500m-renovation-expansion-project-in-new-jersey/): Virtua Health commemorated the 75th anniversary of Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital (Camden, New Jersey) and unveiled plans for a $500 million renovation and expansion, including a new six-story patient care pavilion named in honor of philanthropist Marvin Samson. The Marvin Samson Foundation has pledged $5 million – the largest gift in Virtua’s history
- [Construction Starts on Anchor Health MOB in Lakeland, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/hoar-construction-breaks-ground-on-medical-office-building-for-anchor-health-in-lakeland-florida/): A recent groundbreaking signaled the start of construction on the 77,200-square-foot Watson Clinic Medical Office Building for Anchor Health Properties in Lakeland, Florida. Hoar is serving as the general contractor for the project, which is expected to be completed by second quarter 2026 and will include offices and imaging labs. The four-story, tilt-wall project is
- [June 5 Webinar to Discuss Design and Workflow Essentials for Instrument Processing Areas](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/june-5-webinar-to-review-design-and-workflow-essentials-for-instrument-processing-areas/): This webinar is a comprehensive overview of instrument processing, covering best practices for efficient workflows and key design considerations to optimize spaces for safety, functionality, and performance. In the face of newly recognized pathogens and well-known microorganisms becoming resistant to treatment modalities, there is growing pressure to reduce healthcare-associated infections and surgical site infections. A
- [Willmeng Completes New Health Center for Arizona Community](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/willmeng-completes-new-health-center-for-arizona-community/): Willmeng Construction recently completed the new Clarence Wesley Health Center in Bylas, Arizona, a 33,000-square-foot healthcare facility that will better serve the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Bylas community. The health center officially opened on May 16. The Clarence Wesley Health Center provides the San Carlos Apache community with a modern medical facility that can host
- [BIA Opens Entries for 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/bia-opens-entries-for-2025-brick-in-architecture-awards/): The Brick Industry Association has opened entries for the 2025 Brick in Architecture Awards, the international design competition featuring fired-clay brick. Entries are due by Aug. 29. New this year, the 2025 winning projects and teams will be honored live at the Inaugural Brick Excellence Gala on April 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando,
- [AWC Releases National Mass Timber AMM Guide ](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/awc-releases-national-mass-timber-amm-guide/): The American Wood Council has released a national Mass Timber Alternative Materials and Methods Guide for use with the 2018 International Building Code. This new resource is designed to support building code officials as they review, permit and approve mass timber projects across the country. The AMM Guide is designed to help bridge the gap
- [Shriners’ Statue Unveiled at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/shriners-statue-unveiled-at-musc-shawn-jenkins-childrens-hospital/): Leaders from the Medical University of South Carolina and Shriners Children’s hosted a special ceremony to unveil a new statue outside the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The event celebrated MUSC’s vital role as a regional hub for pediatric burn care in the Southeast with Shriners Children’s support. The statue depicts a Shriner carrying a
- [Ware Malcomb Announces Promotion of Claudio Breda to Director, Architecture in Newark Office](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/ware-malcomb-announces-promotion-of-claudio-breda-to-director-architecture-in-newark-office/): Claudio Breda has been promoted to director of architecture in Ware Malcomb’s Newark, New Jersey office. In this role, he will lead the architecture team, while also providing support to the interiors group. Breda has more than 23 years of industry experience, with a resume that includes a variety of healthcare, hospitality, workplace, industrial, office,
- [DLR Group Welcomes New Senior Healthcare Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/dlr-group-welcomes-new-senior-healthcare-leader/): DLR Group has announced Domenico Lio, AIA, LEED AP, as senior associate and senior healthcare leader. Based in the firm’s New York office, Lio will spearhead the firm’s healthcare initiatives in the Northeast. With an extensive background in leading large-scale, complex projects across master planning, commercial mixed-use, hospitality and healthcare sectors, Lio advocates for a
- [FCA Orlando Office Principal Announces Retirement](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/fca-orlando-office-principal-announces-retirement/): Roseann Latta, AIA, principal of FCA’s Orlando, Florida office, will officially retire May 30. A leader in Florida’s healthcare design community for over four decades, Latta first joined FCA in 2022 after transitioning her long-standing firm, Fred M. Humphreys Associates, into the FCA family. Founded in 1978 by Roseann and her husband Fred, Fred M.
- [Health First Unveils $230M Expansion Plans for Palm Bay Hospital in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/06/health-first-unveils-230m-expansion-plans-for-palm-bay-hospital-in-florida/): Health First has announced plans for a $230-million, five-floor patient tower expansion of Palm Bay Hospital in Brevard County, Florida. The schematic design phase will begin in August and construction is slated to begin in summer 2026. The new tower is scheduled to be completed in 2028. A project team has not yet been selected.
- [Geisinger Breaks Ground on Hospital $880M Expansion, Modernization Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/geisinger-breaks-ground-on-hospital-880m-expansion-modernization-project/): Community members and local elected leaders recently joined Geisinger officials for a groundbreaking ceremony to formally launch a historic expansion and modernization project at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. The $880-million project aims to improve the patient experience by bringing more accessible care services to the community and shortening wait times as it modernizes
- [Design Complete for Roper St. Francis Replacement Project in South Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/design-complete-for-roper-st-francis-replacement-project-in-south-carolina/): Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrated a major milestone recently with the completion of the building design for the future relocated Roper Hospital campus in Charleston, South Carolina. Teammates spent more than 550 hours designing the hospital building and its various rooms, ensuring practical, experience-based feedback from the very people who will care for patients in
- [Robins & Morton, AdventHealth Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of $26 Million AdventHealth Meadow Pointe ER](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/robins-morton-adventhealth-celebrate-ribbon-cutting-of-26-million-adventhealth-meadow-pointe-er/): Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new $26 million AdventHealth Meadow Pointe ER on April 24 in Pasco County, Florida. The more than 13,000-square-foot freestanding emergency department, strategically located in the rapidly developing area between AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Zephyrhills, includes 12 patient beds, two triage rooms, imaging
- [Planning & Design of Women’s Services Areas with Empathy](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/planning-design-of-womens-services-areas-with-empathy/): Considerations for providing continuum of care in children’s hospitals By: Beth Carroll The design of women’s services within a children’s hospital, from preventive care to birth, wellness and beyond, must offer a fine balance. The spaces should be separate and distinct from pediatric services, welcoming, innovative and comfortable, while prepared for emergent situations. From dedicated
- [LF Driscoll Achieves National Safety Milestone at Philadelphia Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/lf-driscoll-achieves-national-safety-milestone-at-philadelphia-hospital/): LF Driscoll’s work at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has achieved “Star” level status in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program for the 20th year in a row—making it the longest-running construction site in the country to maintain OSHA’s highest level of safety. Approval into the Voluntary Protection Programs is
- [IA Welcomes Naoko Oguro as New York Studio Design Director](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/ia-welcomes-naoko-oguro-as-new-york-studio-design-director/): IA Interior Architects has announced the addition of Naoko Oguro, IIDA, CID, as design director in its New York studio. With a focus on advancing the studio’s design goals, Oguro brings over 20 years of expertise leading design for a variety of complex projects across the city and beyond. Oguro's portfolio includes projects ranging from
- [South Carolina Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for Justice-Involved Youth Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/south-carolina-psychiatric-residential-treatment-facility-for-justice-involved-youth-tops-out/): South Carolina’s new psychiatric residential treatment facility for justice-involved youth in Columbia, South Carolina has topped out. This effort was led by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Mental Health, along with Construction Manager Agent Services from LCK. Project teammates placed the uppermost steel beam on the roof level
- [Construction Crews Place First Steel Beams on New Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/construction-crews-place-first-steel-beams-on-new-henry-ford-hospital-in-detroit/): Construction crews began building the structure that will one day be Henry Ford Health’s new hospital in Detroit, Michigan. The project to reimagine Henry Ford Hospital began in 2024 and will add 1.2 million square feet – including a vastly expanded emergency department – to the campus. After months of foundation work, including the digging
- [Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit Meets Critical Community Need in Northeast Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2024/06/inpatient-behavioral-health-unit-meets-critical-community-need-in-northeast-florida/): A new 20-bed Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit has opened at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, located in Jacksonville, Florida. The unit, which serves inpatient adult and pediatric behavioral health patients, expands the hospital’s capacity to care for those requiring hospitalization for serious mental health conditions. The project team included Hoefer Welker, Danis Construction and TLC Engineering
- [Array Architects Deepens Healthcare Expertise with Acquisition of IHR Architecture](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/array-architects-deepens-healthcare-expertise-with-acquisition-of-ihr-architecture/): Array Architects has acquired Durham, North Carolina-based IHR Architecture, a firm with 46 years of healthcare design expertise in the Research Triangle. The addition unites two teams committed to simplifying the complexity of healthcare architecture through process-led design, embracing diverse perspectives and seamless service stemming from exceptional design clarity. IHR’s leadership team—including President Nathan Isley,
- [Phoenix Hospital Spotlights Artwork from Local Students](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/phoenix-hospital-spotlights-artwork-from-local-students/): Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix, Arizona welcomed students from nearby Maryland School, and their artwork, to its community gallery on the first floor of the hospital. The gallery opened last year and displays student art on a rotating basis in collaboration with Glendale Union High School District. The Maryland School student artists recently viewed their
- [Chicago Faucets Introduces HyTronic TempShield Faucets](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/chicago-faucets-introduces-hytronic-tempshield-faucets/): The Chicago Faucet Company has launched its new HyTronic TempShield Series of touchless faucets. This product line integrates an ASSE 1070-certified thermostatic mixing valve directly into the spout, setting a new standard for safety and efficiency in healthcare patient and staff areas. The faucets offer three spout designs: Gooseneck, Contemporary and Traditional to meet specifier
- [Construction Specialties Expands Use of Recycled Content for Acrovyn Product Line](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/construction-specialties-expands-use-of-recycled-content-for-acrovyn-product-line/): Acrovyn from Construction Specialties, with up to 50% post-consumer recycled content, was introduced in early 2024 in a limited number of products including select woodgrains, brushed metals and sheet-based products such as wall panels and doors. Now, CS is using post-consumer recycled content throughout the entire product finish portfolio. This includes all sheet-based products, ADS
- [Sloan Enhances Water-Saving Offerings With 0.35 GPM Faucet Line](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/sloan-enhances-water-saving-offerings-with-0-35-gpm-faucet-line/): Sloan has introduced an extension to its existing line of BASYS Sensor Faucets, now available with 0.35 gallons per minute flow rates. This release allows facilities to install new lower gpm BASYS Faucets or retrofit their existing BASYS Faucets with the new lower flow rate by quickly replacing the spray head and providing an economical
- [Chicago Faucets Introduces Healthcare Plumbing Resource Brochure](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/chicago-faucets-introduces-healthcare-plumbing-resource-brochure/): Chicago Faucets has intruded its newly designed 32-page +Healthcare – Engineered for Patient Safety brochure. This essential resource highlights the industry's most advanced plumbing innovations, engineered to address infection prevention, water stagnation, scald prevention and ligature resistance—critical concerns in today’s healthcare and wellness environments. The +Healthcare brand was first introduced at the 2023 American Society of Healthcare Engineering Conference. For over
- [ABC: Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron, Steel Costs](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/abc-construction-materials-prices-tame-in-april-despite-rising-iron-steel-costs/): Construction input prices decreased 0.1% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.2% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 0.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices
- [Kim Smith Appointed National Healthcare Business Development Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/kim-smith-appointed-national-healthcare-business-development-leader/): DLR Group has appointed Kim Smith as senior associate and national healthcare business development leader. Based in the company’s Las Vegas, Nevada office, Smith will lead healthcare initiatives and strategic efforts within the national healthcare practice. Smith brings extensive experience in developing and managing strategic partnerships and high-level relationships in the healthcare sector. Her background includes a focus on critical areas such as patient
- [Healthcare Projects Recognized for Construction Excellence by Associated Builders and Contractors](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/healthcare-projects-recognized-for-construction-excellence-by-associated-builders-and-contractors/): The Associated Builders and Contractors has recognized 14 healthcare projects during its National Excellence in Construction Awards program. The annual awards celebrate the best in merit shop construction, honoring the most outstanding construction projects and contractors of the year for achievements in leadership, safety, innovation and inclusion, diversity and merit. The awards honor every member
- [3 Wellness-Supported Ways to Reboot Wayfinding](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/3-wellness-supported-ways-to-reboot-wayfinding/): By: Rebecca Casey Navigating our way to and through medical facilities, while not the primary focus of a healthcare visit, has an outsize influence on people’s experiences. If the journey falls short and adds stress, confusion or uncertainty, there are real costs to patient and staff well-being, even trickling down to operational costs and patient
- [Healthcare Proposal Activity Slips, but Remains Resilient: PSMJ Survey](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/healthcare-proposal-activity-slips-but-remains-resilient-psmj-survey/): Despite a challenging economic environment, proposal activity for healthcare projects remains relatively steady, according to the latest Quarterly Market Forecast from PSMJ Resources. The overall healthcare market posted a Net Plus/Minus Index of 37 in the first quarter of 2025 —a decline from both fourth quarter 2024 (50) and first quarter 2024 (45). While this
- [Outpatient Revolution: Double-Digit Growth on Horizon, Says JLL](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/outpatient-revolution-double-digit-growth-on-horizon-says-jll/): JLL’s new 2025 Medical Outpatient Building Perspective reveals the key trends shaping outpatient growth, including the accelerating move toward outpatient care, rising occupancy, limited construction for purpose-built MOBs, steady rent growth, demographics driving expansion in Sunbelt markets and medical buildings offering continued stability for investors and health systems. Highlights of the report include: Health systems,
- [Robins & Morton Releases 2025 State of Healthcare Construction Report](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/robins-morton-releases-2025-state-of-healthcare-construction-report/): Robins & Morton released its fifth-annual State of Healthcare Construction Report. To develop a comprehensive snapshot of predictions for the coming years, healthcare leaders, builders and design experts weighed in on topics ranging from revenue generation and sustainability to cybersecurity and personnel recruitment based on their areas of expertise. Download the full report here. Several
- [Michelle Acosta Named HDR Southwest Health Director](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/michelle-acosta-named-hdr-southwest-health-director/): Michelle Acosta, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, has been promoted to U.S. Southwest health director of HDR’s architecture practice. In this role, Acosta will lead the strategy and success of the firm’s U.S. Southwest studios, working to provide the highest level of design quality and service to clients, cultivate relationships and strengthen connections throughout the region. Acosta
- [Team Members Promoted to Principal, Associate Principals at CO Architects](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/team-members-promoted-to-principal-associate-principals-at-co-architects/): Parini Mehta, AIA, LEED AP, a healthcare architect for 20 years, has been promoted to principal at CO Architects. Parini has led projects for clients such as Cedars-Sinai and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. She is a steering committee member and past co-chair of the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles Healthcare Committee and was
- [Skanska Promotes Mukesh Upadhyay to Vice President, Account Manager](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/skanska-promotes-mukesh-upadhyay-to-vice-president-account-manager/): Mukesh Upadhyay has been promoted to vice president and account manager of Skanska USA Building for its Metro operations in New York and New Jersey. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, he specializes in healthcare, life sciences and higher education markets and holds an extensive background in highly complex renovation and ground-up construction projects.
- [Craig Passey Elevated to Director of Health at SmithGroup](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/craig-passey-elevated-to-director-of-health-at-smithgroup/): Craig Passey, SmithGroup’s health studio leader in Phoenix, Arizona, has been elevated to the role of director of health for the firm. With more than 30 years of experience in the design of healthcare facilities, he has extensive expertise in the planning and delivery of large-scale, complex projects across the entire care continuum. He joined
- [New, Refreshed Campus Unveiled for Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/new-refreshed-campus-unveiled-for-houston-methodist-cypress-hospital/): Construction is complete for the $650-million Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital campus, which is designed to enhance healthcare access in the rapidly growing Cypress, Texas area. The project began with the demolition of 11 buildings previously occupied by Sysco Corp., totaling over 600,000 square feet. The new 570,000-square-foot, seven-story hospital features healthcare amenities including opening with
- [Construction Begins on Carilion Taubman Cancer Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/construction-begins-on-carilion-taubman-cancer-center/): Construction has begun on the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center in Roanoke, Virginia. The six-story, nearly 257,000-square-foot cancer center will bring together personalized care, advanced technology and treatment options, sophisticated clinical trials and research in a single location. The new facility will be located on Carilion’s Riverside Campus, shared with partners Virginia Tech Carilion School
- [Groundbreaking Held for Oklahoma State University Medical Center Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/groundbreaking-held-for-oklahoma-state-university-medical-center-expansion/): Construction has started on an expansion project in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Oklahoma State University Medical Center. The project is part of a $600-million medical campus expansion that includes a Veterans Affairs medical center, an inpatient mental health facility and the OSU Pharmaceutical Research Lab and Clinical Center. It is one of the largest construction projects
- [First Full-Service Hospital in Washington, D.C. Tracking LEED Healthcare Silver Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/first-full-service-hospital-in-washington-d-c-tracking-leed-healthcare-silver-opens/): A grand opening was held for Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, the first freestanding full-service hospital to be constructed in Washington, D.C. in over 25 years. Located on the historic St. Elizabeths East Campus, the $434.4-million, 406,696-square-foot facility represents a critical investment in the health and well-being of residents, particularly those east of
- [Upcoming Projects, May 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/upcoming-projects-may-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. HCA Houston Clear Lake vertical & horizontal expansion Webster, Texas Acute Care Hospital $79.6 Million Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin
- [RSP Expands Healthcare and Life Sciences Studio](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/rsp-expands-healthcare-and-life-sciences-studio/): Corey Mollet AIA, Melissa Emerson AIA and Krista Walters have joined the RSP’s Healthcare and Life Sciences studio. The new hires reflect the company’s growing presence in the healthcare market, as well as the group’s momentum sparked by the recent appointment of Amy L. Williams AIA, LEED AP as the studio’s new leader. An industry
- [Associated Builders and Contractors Releases Latest Construction Spending Analysis](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/associated-builders-and-contractors-releases-latest-construction-spending-analysis/): Healthcare construction spending decreased in March 1.8% and has decreased 1.6% compared to this time last year, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell .8%, while public nonresidential
- [ASHE Announces Details, Registration for 2025 Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/ashe-announces-details-registration-for-2025-health-care-facilities-innovation-conference/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has opened registration for the Health Care Facilities Innovation Conference, which will take place July 27-30 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The conference serves an array of professionals, including facilities managers, hospital and health system executive leadership, construction managers, infection preventionists, safety professionals and
- [Reimagining Urban Health Centers as Catalysts for Transformational Change](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/reimagining-urban-health-centers-as-catalysts-for-transformational-change/): By: Scott Habjan “He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything”- Thomas Carlyle According to the World Bank Group, by 2050, 70% of the world's population will live in cities.1 With urban health facilities representing a key pillar of urban society, the need to better align their character with their
- [Upcoming Projects, April 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/upcoming-projects-april-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Atrium Health Cabarrus patient tower & parking deck Concord, N.C. Acute Care Hospital $30 Million Allegheny General Hospital addition Pittsburgh, Pa.
- [Updated Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification Study Guides Available](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/updated-evidence-based-design-accreditation-and-certification-study-guides-available/): The Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification study guides published by The Center for Health Design are now available on FGI’s website. The updated guides offer an interactive and user-friendly experience for professionals preparing for the EDAC certification exam. The guides offer several new features, including: Highlighting and notetaking: Engage with the material in a more
- [Ribbon-Cutting Held for RWJBarnabas Ambulatory Medical Pavilion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/ribbon-cutting-held-for-rwjbarnabas-ambulatory-medical-pavilion/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Ambulatory Medical Pavilion, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Rising 15 stories and encompassing 229,000 square feet, it is RWJBarnabas Health’s largest academic ambulatory outpatient facility. Patients with the most complex conditions from across New Jersey and the region have access to medical
- [Sandra R. Berman Pavilion Offers Comprehensive Cancer Care](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/sandra-r-berman-pavilion-offers-comprehensive-cancer-care/): The final move into the new Sandra R. Berman Pavilion at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, Maryland is complete. Construction of the pavilion was finished in late 2024 and it opened in phases over the past two months to allow for the seamless relocation of staff and services. The pavilion is a two-story, 70,000-square-foot
- [Construction Begins on New Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Hospital in Arizona](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/construction-begins-on-new-inpatient-physical-rehabilitation-hospital-in-arizona/): Construction has begun on Brooks Rehabilitation's new 80,000-square-foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Located adjacent to Mayo Clinic’s Phoenix, Arizona hospital, the facility will include 60 private patient rooms, with room for expansion as demand for care grows. The hospital will specialize in caring for patients recovering from strokes, organ transplantation, advanced cancer and other complex medical
- [Florida’s First Behavioral Health Teaching Hospital Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/floridas-first-behavioral-health-teaching-hospital-opens/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospital, TGH Behavioral Health Hospital. Located in Tampa, it addresses the rising demand for specialized inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services in the community. The 83,000-square-foot facility features 96 inpatient beds and was developed in collaboration with Tampa General Hospital and Lifepoint Health. Thoughtfully
- [Center for Health Design Issues Call for 2026 PDC Presentations](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/center-for-health-design-issues-call-for-2026-pdc-presentations/): For the 2026 PDC Summit in Houston, Texas, the Center for Health Design is seeking forward-thinking and inspiring industry veterans and ambitious up-and-comers as presenters or panelists for its learning track. Presentations should feature the use of research to advance best practices and improve health outcomes, patient experience of care and provider/staff satisfaction and performance.
- [New Addition of Medical Gas Systems Personnel Standard Released](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/new-addition-of-medical-gas-systems-personnel-standard-released/): ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2024, the Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute and is available for purchase. The 2024 edition of ASSE Series 6000 continues to align with the medical gas-related requirements of NFPA 99-2024, Health Care Facilities Code, while incorporating
- [Abramson Architects Expands Healthcare Leadership in San Diego](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/abramson-architects-expands-healthcare-leadership-in-san-diego/): Erik Lindberg, AIA, has been appointed project director in the San Diego, California office of Abramson Architects. With over two decades of experience, Lindberg brings a deep understanding of patient-centered design and regulatory strategy. His leadership strengthens the firm’s expertise, building on its foundation in hospitality-driven healthcare environments and enhancing the firm’s technical expertise. Lindberg’s
- [Children's Health Executive Bob Feldbauer Named AMFP National President-Elect](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/childrens-health-executive-bob-feldbauer-named-amfp-national-president-elect/): Robert (Bob) R. Feldbauer, DBA, FACHE, chief facilities & real estate development officer for Children’s Health System of Texas, located in Dallas, has been elected national president-elect of the Association of Medical Facility Professionals. Feldbauer will assume the role in January 2026, serving a one-year term. The appointment recognizes Feldbauer's extensive leadership experience and significant
- [Emily Karbo Joins ESa to Enhance Healthcare Design with Clinical Expertise, Innovation](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/emily-karbo-joins-esa-to-enhance-healthcare-design-with-clinical-expertise-innovation/): Registered nurse Emily Karbo has joined ESa as clinical operations/design specialist, bringing a wealth of experience from a distinguished career in critical care and healthcare innovation. In her recent role at Mayo Clinic, she contributed to the Bold. Forward. Unbound. initiative in Rochester, Minnesota — a $5-billion capital investment project. She worked alongside multidisciplinary teams,
- [Healthcare Construction Expert Appointed Senior Project Executive at Gilbane](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/healthcare-construction-expert-appointed-senior-project-executive-at-gilbane/): Grady Ritua, LEED AP BD+C, has been appointed senior project executive in Gilbane Building Company’s Los Angeles, California office. He brings nearly 25 years of construction industry experience, leading healthcare and education projects across Southern California. He most recently served as a project director, managing a portfolio of healthcare, education and commercial projects valued at
- [Architecture Students Advance Global Health Through Rwanda Maternity Center Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/architecture-students-advance-global-health-through-rwanda-maternity-center-project/): Texas A&M University College of Architecture students recently presented final designs for a Women’s and Infants’ Health and Maternity Center in Rwanda’s Bugesera District near Kigali. More than 50 participants, including reviewers, family members, community leaders, faculty and A+IAC members, joined the meeting. The event marked the culmination of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research and design
- [Perkins&Will, University of Michigan’s Taubman College Establish Robin Guenther Memorial Scholarship](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/perkinswill-university-of-michigans-taubman-college-establish-robin-guenther-memorial-scholarship/): Perkins&Will and the University of Michigan’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning have established the Robin Guenther Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship provides multi-year, need-based financial support to graduate architecture students pursuing a Master of Architecture degree from Taubman College, Guenther’s alma mater. Guenther, who died of cancer in May 2023, was one of the
- [Powered for Patients Adds Two Disaster Response Veterans to Board of Directors](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/powered-for-patients-adds-two-disaster-response-veterans-to-board-of-directors/): John Wilgis, MBA, RRT, vice president for member and business relations for the Florida Hospital Association and Mary Casey Lockyer, MHS, BSN, RN, CCRN, former disaster health services program lead at the national headquarters of the American Red Cross, have been appointed to Powered for Patients’ Board of Directors. Both are recognized experts in their
- [Youngest Licensed Architect in Nation Joins Healthcare Team at HFG Architecture](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/youngest-licensed-architect-in-nation-joins-healthcare-team-at-hfg-architecture/): At 22 years old, Emily Almloff is reshaping what’s possible in architecture. This month, the HFG Architecture team celebrates her achievement as the youngest registered architect in the United States — officially licensed in Missouri as of April 25. Almloff’s path to HFG Architecture started during a graduate internship in 2023, where she found a
- [An Adult Changing Station for Healthcare Facilities ](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/an-adult-changing-station-for-healthcare-facilities/): Healthcare facilities should meet the diverse needs of all their visitors, including those who require safe and practical changing solutions. The KB3000-AHL adult changing station from Koala Kare offers a thoughtful approach to addressing these needs. Combining innovative features, a focus on safety, and easy maintenance, it provides a reliable option for modern healthcare spaces.
- [Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for Edwin Barbey Patient Care Pavilion at Cape Cod Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-held-for-edwin-barbey-patient-care-pavilion-at-cape-cod-hospital/): A grand opening celebration was held for the Edwin Barbey Patient Care Pavilion at Cape Cod Hospital, located in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The four-story, 141,148-square-foot pavilion represents a $215-million investment aimed at enhancing patient care by expanding advanced oncology, cardiology and medical/surgical services. The first two floors house the outpatient Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, featuring 36 private
- [Leopardo Expands Healthcare Business Development Team](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/leopardo-expands-healthcare-business-development-team/): Bethanie Smith has joined Leopardo as director of business development for its national healthcare market. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Smith will play a key role in driving growth and expanding the company’s relationships in the healthcare and senior living markets on a national level. Smith joins the company from
- [IIDA Announces Winners of 12th Annual Student Design Competition](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/iida-announces-winners-of-the-12th-annual-student-design-competition/): The International Interior Design Association has announced the winners of the 2025 Student Design Competition, sponsored by OFS and Carolina. The annual competition allows design students to highlight their creativity and vision while also gathering insights and experience with leaders of the industry. This year’s design challenge asked entrants to design an innovative pediatric primary
- [AO Expands Healthcare Studio with Integration of Alexander + Hibbs](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/ao-expands-healthcare-studio-with-integration-of-alexander-hibbs/): AO has integrated Alexander + Hibbs into its growing Healthcare Studio. The A+H team now operates fully under the AO banner. AO’s Healthcare Studio has been delivering urgent care centers, medical office buildings and outpatient clinics since its founding in 2020. Since 1995, A+H has earned a reputation for excellence across a wide range of
- [Groundbreakings Held for Three Rehabilitation Hospitals in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/groundbreakings-held-for-three-rehabilitation-hospitals-in-florida/): Construction is officially underway on three new $30-million Exalt Health rehabilitation hospitals in Florida, with projects breaking ground in Wellen Park, Daytona Beach and Orange Park. Each hospital will feature 40 beds, delivering specialized programs for neurological, orthopedic and cardiac recovery, as well as comprehensive physical, occupational and speech therapy services. From advanced rehabilitation technologies
- [Free Access Available for Center for Health Design’s Behavioral Health Design Resource Toolbox](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/free-access-available-for-center-for-health-designs-behavioral-health-design-resource-toolbox/): The Center for Health Design’s Behavioral & Mental Health toolbox is open for free access to the healthcare design community. Comprised of content authored and curated by The Center's research staff, the toolbox contains a vast array of design research, resources and tools for connecting the built environment to better health outcomes and reduced cost
- [Perkins&Will Releases Advanced Guidance on Material Health and Embodied Carbon](https://mcdmag.com/2025/05/perkinswill-releases-advanced-guidance-on-material-health-and-embodied-carbon/): Two guidance documents issued by Perkins&Will aim to help design professionals understand and implement regenerative design strategies. First, a compilation of alternatives to products—the firm calls it “The Switch List”—that have been linked to health and environmental hazards makes it easy to identify and specify potentially healthier building materials. Second, an Embodied Carbon Benchmarking Report
- [AWC Releases Updates to Connection Calculator](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/awc-releases-updates-to-connection-calculator/): The American Wood Council has released an updated version of its Connection Calculator. The Calculator supports users by calculating capacities for single bolts, nails, lag screws and wood screws based on the provisions of the 2024 National Design Specification for Wood Construction. Key updates include: Design provisions for calculating fastener head pull-through for nails and
- [New Technical Document Covers Safe Practices for PEX Installation Near Artificial Light](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/new-technical-document-covers-safe-practices-for-pex-installation-near-artificial-light/): The Plastics Pipe Institute has published a new technical document that provides recommended installation practices for PEX piping exposed to indoor artificial lighting. PPI TN-72 “Potential Effects of Artificial Lighting on Crosslinked Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing and Recommended Installation Practices” is available on the association’s website. Many types of materials can be affected by exposure to
- [High-Tech Replacement Hospital in Georgia Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/high-tech-replacement-hospital-in-georgia-tops-out/): CHI Memorial Hospital Georgia, a member of CommonSpirit, in Catoosa County, Georgia, has topped out. The 134,000-square-foot hospital is scheduled to open in January 2026. The $126-million project budget covers all aspects of the new hospital, from construction and infrastructure to interior furnishings and advanced medical equipment and furnishings essential for patient care. The new
- [Topping-Out Celebration Held for HCA Trident Specialty Care Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/topping-out-celebration-held-for-hca-trident-specialty-care-facility/): A new 80,000-square-foot medical office building for HCA Healthcare in North Charleston, South Carolina has topped out. The facility will include clinical offices for the hospital’s cardiology, neurology and orthopedics departments; a cardiac rehab center and hospital and clinical administrative spaces. The project is part of HCA’s plan to relocate non-institutional functions out of the
- [Applications Being Accepted for HFSE Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/applications-being-accepted-for-hfse-emerging-leaders-scholarship-program/): Applications are being accepted for The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo’s third-annual Symposium Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program. The program aims to recognize and support rising stars in healthcare design and construction, including those involved in research and education, with less than 10 years nonconsecutive experience. The deadline to apply is June 27. Applicants should submit
- [Your Voice Matters: Healthcare Procurement Survey](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/your-voice-matters-healthcare-procurement-survey/): MCD looking to gain valuable insights into the current landscape of healthcare procurement within medical facilities. As a professional in the industry, we value your feedback in helping us understand your experiences, preferences and challenges. By participating in this short survey, you'll be contributing to a better understanding of the industry. As a thank you
- [Arup, USGBC-CA Launch California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/arup-usgbc-ca-launch-california-wildfire-rebuilding-guide/): Co-authored by Arup and the U.S. Green Building Council California, the new California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide offers practical and sustainable solutions to help wildfire-affected communities rebuild with resilience, safety and long-term climate considerations The guide provides a comprehensive overview that outlines key concepts, major decisions and instructions so that it is accessible and digestible for a
- [The Clarient Group, CannonDesign Merger Strengthens Smart Building Integration Services](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/the-clarient-group-cannondesign-merger-strengthens-smart-building-integration-services/): The Clarient Group has merged with CannonDesign and will continue to operate under its current name, strengthening CannonDesign’s practice for smart building consulting, technology infrastructure design and digital experience and operations design. It will guide clients in designing and fully integrating digital ecosystems for buildings across a variety of sectors, including healthcare. Beyond planning and
- [Healthcare Construction Input Prices Increase in March, Says ABC](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/healthcare-construction-input-prices-increase-in-march-says-abc/): Healthcare construction input prices increased 0.8% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Overall healthcare construction input prices are 1.5% higher than a year ago. Both overall and nonresidential construction input prices are 0.8% higher than one year ago. While crude petroleum prices
- [ASHRAE Announces Call for Abstracts for 2026 Winter Conference](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/ashrae-announces-call-for-abstracts-for-2026-winter-conference/): ASHRAE is accepting abstract submissions for the 2026 Winter Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 31 – Feb. 4, at Caesars Palace. Abstracts (400 words or less) are due May 28. If accepted, final conference papers (8-page maximum) are due Sept. 3. In addition, technical papers (complete 30-page maximum papers) are also
- [ICC, Center for Offsite Construction Collaborate to Establish Modular Interface Standards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/icc-center-for-offsite-construction-collaborate-to-establish-modular-interface-standards/): The International Code Council and the Center for Offsite Construction at the New York Institute of Technology are collaborating to develop a standard for modular construction through the creation of the “CFOC/ICC 1220 Standard on Configurations and Connections for Off-Site Construction.” The publication is expected to be finalized and made available by May 31, 2026.
- [FGI Podcast Episode Dives into Complexities, Challenges of Healthcare Plumbing Systems](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/fgi-podcast-episode-dives-into-complexities-challenges-of-healthcare-plumbing-systems/): The latest podcast episode of Between the Lines with FGI is out and features an insightful interview with Christoph Lohr, vice president of technical services and research at IAPMO and the plumbing task group chair for the 2026 Health Guidelines Revision Committee. He explores the complexities and challenges of plumbing systems in healthcare facilities, emphasizing the importance
- [NFPA to Host Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/nfpa-to-host-annual-conference-expo-in-las-vegas/): The National Fire Protection Association will host its annual Conference & Expo June 16-18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This comprehensive event brings together thousands of the industry’s leading professionals who will attend more than 130 educational sessions addressing the latest issues, challenges and trends in the world of fire,
- [Topping-Out Ceremony Held for Hackensack Meridian Health Facility at Transit Hub](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/topping-out-ceremony-held-for-hackensack-meridian-health-facility-at-transit-hub/): Hackensack Meridian Health topped off construction of its health and wellness center at a transit hub located in Woodbridge, New Jersey. When it opens later this year, it will offer more than 60,000 square feet of healthcare services just steps from one of the state’s busiest mass transit hubs. Health services offered will include primary
- [Groundbreakings Held for Two AdventHealth Freestanding Emergency Departments in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/groundbreakings-held-for-two-adventhealth-freestanding-emergency-departments-in-florida/): A groundbreaking ceremony for AdventHealth State Road 207 ER was held March 25 for what will be AdventHealth’s first facility in St. Johns County, and is set to open in early 2026. The 14,500-square-foot, 12-bed emergency department will provide the latest in medical technology and will bring high-quality, compassionate care to one of the fastest-growing
- [Stantec Signs Agreement to Acquire Page](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/stantec-signs-agreement-to-acquire-page/): Stantec has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Page, a 1,400-person architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The acquisition is expected to close upon receipt of required regulatory approvals. The acquisition will deepen Stantec’s expertise and resources in key growth areas such as data centers and healthcare, while adding new capabilities in
- [Latest Healthcare Design Insights Explored in New Report from Arcadis](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/latest-healthcare-design-insights-explored-in-new-report-from-arcadis/): Arcadis has published its first-ever design forecast, “The Design Perspective.” The report sets a new benchmark in the industry, offering transformative strategies and solutions to tackle the most pressing questions facing the architecture, engineering and construction sector. To download the report, click here. Healthcare spaces, according to the report, must evolve beyond traditional hospitals, integrating wellness,
- [Upcoming Projects, March 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/upcoming-projects-march-2025/): Track projects from proposal through completion, contact decision-makers and conduct market research with ConstructionWire, powered by Hubexo. For more information on these projects and thousands of others across the United States, visit na.hubexo.com. Atrium Health Cabarrus Heart and Vascular Tower expansion Concord, N.C. Acute Care Hospital $46.6 Million MU Health Care University Hospital expansion Columbia,
- [Plans Unveiled for First Fully Electric Hospital in Oregon](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/plans-unveiled-for-first-fully-electric-hospital-in-oregon/): Kaiser Permanente is enhancing its Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Oregon, with a new hospital tower. It will be the first fully electric hospital in Oregon. Being fully electric will reduce the carbon footprint of the facility while limiting the amount of fossil fuels burned, resulting in improved air quality in the immediate vicinity of
- [New Format Announced for DBIA Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/new-format-announced-for-dbia-collaborative-delivery-leadership-academy/): The Design-Build Institute of America has introduced a new format for its Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy, providing greater flexibility for AEC professionals looking to build critical leadership skills tailored to collaborative project delivery. Courses can now be completed through one of three streamlined options: Leadership mastery bootcamp: Complete all six courses in person over five
- [CO Architects Managing Principal Elevated to AIA Fellowship](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/co-architects-managing-principal-elevated-to-aia-fellowship/): Jenna Knudsen, FAIA, managing principal of CO Architects, has been elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in recognition of her significant contributions to architecture throughout the United States. She has led large-scale academic, laboratory and healthcare projects on university and healthcare campuses across the country. She embraces an inclusive leadership ethos, engaging diverse perspectives
- [Healthcare Construction Spending Rises in February](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/healthcare-construction-spending-rises-in-february/): National healthcare construction spending increased .3% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, healthcare spending totaled roughly $70 million. Nonresidential construction spending overall was up on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential
- [Balancing Patient Care with Instrument Processing Challenges](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/balancing-patient-care-with-instrument-processing-challenges-2/): 5-Step Instrument Processing Workflow There are more than 680,000 infections and billions of dollars in excess healthcare costs related to healthcare-associated infections across the United States every year. These types of infections can have devastating health and financial implications—worse, they can be deadly. A better understanding of facility, equipment and workflow design can play a
- [Plans Announced for Acute Care Hospital in Panama City Beach, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/04/plans-announced-for-acute-care-hospital-in-panama-city-beach-florida/): Florida State University has announced plans to build an acute care hospital in Panama City Beach under the FSU Health name. Construction is set to begin soon, with a targeted opening date in 2028. The first phase of the hospital can accommodate up to 180 beds and will offer a broad range of healthcare services,
- [Novant Health Receives Certificate of Need Approval for 50-Bed Hospital in Bluffton, South Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/novant-health-receives-certificate-of-need-approval-for-50-bed-hospital-in-bluffton-south-carolina/): The South Carolina Department of Public Health has approved Novant Health’s Certificate of Need application to build a 50-bed hospital in Bluffton, South Carolina. The future Novant Health Bluffton Medical Center is designed to address the increasing healthcare demands of Beaufort and Jasper counties, where many residents have to travel out of town for medical
- [Freestanding Emergency Department Opens in Lakeland, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/freestanding-emergency-department-opens-in-lakeland-florida/): Lakeland Regional Health’s new freestanding emergency department has opened. Located in Lakeland, Florida, it is the organization’s first freestanding emergency department and will serve as a convenient location to receive the same expert emergency care as Lakeland Regional Health’s Medical Center emergency department. The project team included Creative Contractors and BSA Life Structures. The facility
- [Lawrence Group Opens New Office in Tampa, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/lawrence-group-opens-new-office-in-tampa-florida/): Lawrence Group has opened a new office in Tampa, Florida’s Rivergate Tower. Often referred to as the “Beer Can Building,” due to its unique cylindrical shape, Rivergate Tower has been a prominent feature of the city skyline since 1986. The firm is designing a 120-bed replacement hospital and medical office building for Health First on
- [ECRI Releases Annual List of Patient Safety Threats](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/ecri-releases-annual-list-of-patient-safety-threats/): Dismissing patient, family and caregiver concerns tops ECRI’s 2025 list of the most significant threats to patient safety. The global healthcare safety nonprofit organization says time and resource constraints make it increasingly difficult for some clinicians to provide empathetic care that addresses patient and caregiver concerns, potentially leading to missed and delayed diagnoses. More than
- [Patients, Care Providers Guide Planning of Outpatient Cancer Care Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/patients-care-providers-guide-planning-of-outpatient-cancer-care-facility/): Siteman Cancer Center – based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri – has a new home for outpatient cancer care. The nine-story, 657,250-square-foot Gary C. Werths Cancer Building is located on the Washington University Medical Campus. Among the building’s features are 101 exam rooms and another 88 private
- [3 Strategies for Overcoming Extreme Weather + Natural Disasters on Jobsites](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/3-strategies-for-overcoming-extreme-weather-natural-disasters-on-jobsites/): By David Deis, Anshul Puri & Anthony Haas Climate change is causing weather around the globe to get more extreme, and natural disasters often don’t give much warning before they strike. Wildfires, floods, storms, droughts and record heatwaves are increasing in frequency and severity. Other natural events, such as earthquakes and landslides, can destroy multiple
- [Dana-Farber Gets Green Light to Build Adult Inpatient Cancer Hospital in Boston](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/dana-farber-gets-green-light-to-build-adult-inpatient-cancer-hospital-in-boston/): The Massachusetts Public Health Council voted unanimously to approve a Determination of Need for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to build a 300-bed cancer hospital in the Longwood Medical Area of Boston. The newly approved hospital will function as the primary connector at the center of the clinical collaboration between Dana-Farber, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and
- [Health First Provides Cape Canaveral Hospital Construction Project Update](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/health-first-provides-cape-canaveral-hospital-construction-project-update/): Exactly one year since Health First broke ground on the new Cape Canaveral replacement hospital in Merritt Island, Florida, officials provided an onsite status update on the project. Since the first ceremonial turn of dirt on “3-2-1 Day” in 2024 a lot has happened; the existing building on the premises has been demolished, land cleared,
- [Construction Starts on 18-Acre Kaiser Permanente Railyards Medical Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/construction-starts-on-18-acre-kaiser-permanente-railyards-medical-campus/): Kaiser Permanente broke ground on a new 18-acre medical center campus located in the historic Railyards in downtown Sacramento, California. The campus will include hospital care, emergency services, maternity services, and additional specialty care. It is slated to be complete in 2029. Anchoring the Kaiser Permanente Railyards campus will be an eight-story, 662,050-square-foot hospital with
- [University of Utah Receives $75M Gift for New Medical Campus Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/university-of-utah-receives-75m-gift-for-new-medical-campus-project/): The University of Utah has received a $75-million gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation to establish a new 800,000-square-foot hospital and medical campus in West Valley City, Utah. The gift will enable the construction of the university’s first off-campus hospital in its 175-year history and its largest multi-specialty health clinic. The
- [$150M Vertical Expansion Project Begins at Huntsville Hospital Madison Street Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/150m-vertical-expansion-project-begins-at-huntsville-hospital-madison-street-tower/): Robins & Morton has begun work on the $150 million vertical expansion at Huntsville Hospital Madison Street Tower in Huntsville, Alabama. The five-story, 154,000-square-foot project will add 120 beds, as well as a cardiothoracic intensive care unit, a neuro intensive care unit for neurosurgical and stroke patients, three floors of new acute medical space, and
- [CDA Welcomes Entries for 2025 North American Copper in Architecture Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/cda-welcomes-entries-for-2025-north-american-copper-in-architecture-awards/): The Copper Development Association, a U.S.-based, not-for-profit association of the global copper industry, is now accepting submissions for the 2025 North American Copper in Architecture Awards. Introduced by CDA in 2008, the awards celebrate copper design and craftsmanship in commercial and residential projects across the United States and Canada. The honored projects typically feature architectural
- [Margulies Perruzzi Completes Endoscopy Center for Brigham and Women’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/margulies-perruzzi-completes-endoscopy-center-for-brigham-and-womens-hospital/): Margulies Perruzzi has completed a 12,300-square-foot renovation for Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, for its endoscopy center in Boston, Massachusetts. Walsh Brothers served as the project’s general contractor/construction manager. The renovation included a three-phased modernization of the existing department and expansion into the existing vascular imaging
- [Final Steel Beam Placed on Cleveland Clinic’s New Neurological Building](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/final-steel-beam-placed-on-cleveland-clinics-new-neurological-building/): The final steel beam has been hoisted into place for Cleveland Clinic’s new Neurological Institute. Slated to be the largest building on Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Ohio, the 1-million-square-foot building will expand the physical infrastructure dedicated to neurological care and consolidate inpatient and outpatient care services under one roof. It also will include many
- [DLR Group Welcomes Ned McKnight as Healthcare Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/dlr-group-welcomes-ned-mcknight-as-healthcare-leader/): DLR Group has welcomed Senior Associate Ned McKnight as healthcare leader. Based in the Phoenix, Arizona studio, he will actively drive the firm’s strategic growth and client relationships within the Southwest region’s healthcare sector. With over 20 years of architectural experience, specializing in healthcare design and construction, he brings a wealth of expertise and leadership
- [Tom Redding Promoted to Executive VP, Healthcare Practice Leader at St. Onge](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/tom-redding-promoted-to-executive-vp-healthcare-practice-leader-at-st-onge/): Tom Redding has been promoted to executive vice president and healthcare practice leader at St. Onge Company, following the retirement of Sean O’Neill in December 2024. Redding joined the company in 2007 as a project manager and during his tenure advanced through the ranks to senior managing director, partner, board member and now his latest
- [Healthcare-Focused Architects Elevated to Associate Principals at Kahler Slater](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/healthcare-focused-architects-elevated-to-associate-principals-at-kahler-slater/): Three healthcare-focused architects have been promoted to associate principals at Kahler Slater. As new shareholders, each of these owners has contributed strong leadership, strategic initiative, excellence in design and service to clients and the community. The new associate principals include: Brandon Maxwell, AIA, LEED AP, is an accomplished and recognized project leader with a focus
- [HKS Principal Specializing in Healthcare Elevated to 2025 AIA College of Fellows](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/hks-principal-specializing-in-healthcare-elevated-to-2025-aia-college-of-fellows/): Keith Lashley has been elevated to the American Institute of Architect’s College of Fellows. He is an Orlando, Florida-based HKS principal who specializes in construction administration and has contributed his expertise to complex healthcare projects throughout Florida and the Southeast during his more than 25 years with the firm. Recent projects he has guided the
- [ASHE Announces 2025 Vista Awards Winners](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/ashe-announces-2025-vista-awards-winners/): The American Society for Health Care Engineering has announced winners of the 2025 Vista Awards, which recognize outstanding innovation and collaboration in the healthcare design and construction field. To see winning projects, visit ashe.org/awards/vista. This year’s winners and respective categories are: Tower 2 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Merriam, Kansas, Renovation Tower 2 originally was constructed
- [ACG, IFMA Partner to Provide Member Training and Development](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/acg-ifma-partner-to-provide-member-training-and-development/): The AABC Commissioning Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Facility Management Association to support collaboration, education, training and information sharing. As part of the agreement, IFMA members will receive discounted access to CxEnergy 2025 (April 28-May 1, Charlotte, North Carolina). Facility managers are also eligible to receive a free copy of
- [Construction Begins on Cooper University Health Care $3B Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/construction-begins-on-cooper-university-health-care-3b-expansion/): A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off the first phase of construction for a planned $3-billion expansion for Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey. The first phase of the project includes a 10-story, 335,000-square-foot patient tower (Tower A), which will tie directly into the neighboring Roberts and Kelemen Pavilions and directly connect to the MD
- [Robins & Morton Named ABC Top-Performing Healthcare Contractor](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/robins-morton-named-abc-top-performing-healthcare-contractor/): Robins & Morton has been named the top-performing contractor in the healthcare market sector by Associated Builders and Contractors. To qualify, top performers must achieve Gold status or higher in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which helps contractors achieve incident rates nearly six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ industry average, according
- [3 Healthcare Projects Highlighted in 2025 Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/3-healthcare-projects-highlighted-in-2025-washington-building-congress-craftsmanship-awards/): Project teams working on three healthcare facilities have received 2025 Craftsmanship Awards from the Washington Building Congress. Since 1956, the awards have honored WBC members who have held up high standards of excellence in the construction trades. Entries were evaluated for aesthetics, difficulty of execution, technical excellence and quality craftsmanship. For more details, click here.
- [Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Receives $125M Gift to Support Inpatient Tower Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/childrens-hospital-of-philadelphia-receives-125m-gift-to-support-inpatient-tower-project/): Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia marks a milestone moment in its history with the announcement of Roberts Children’s Health: a new inpatient tower, rising more than 20 stories above Philadelphia, and the revitalization of the existing hospital on Civic Center Boulevard. This new inpatient complex will be the premier global destination for pediatric care when it
- [HITT Expands Healthcare Construction Expertise with Latest Acquisition](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/hitt-expands-healthcare-construction-expertise-with-acquisition-of-central-consulting-contracting/): HITT has acquired Central Consulting & Contracting, a healthcare construction firm based in the New York metropolitan area. The acquisition strengthens HITT’s presence in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The acquisition positions HITT to meet increasing demand for medical facilities in one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare markets in
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Input Prices Increase .6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/abc-healthcare-construction-input-prices-increase-6-steel-surges-nearly-4-in-february/): Healthcare construction input prices increased .6% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Overall healthcare construction input prices are .6% higher than one year ago. Iron and steel, steel mill product and softwood lumber prices all increased sharply in February. “Nonresidential input
- [CMAA Accepting Education Session Proposals for 2025 Fall Conference](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/cmaa-accepting-education-session-proposals-for-cmaa2025/): The Construction Management Association of America invites program and construction management professionals, faculty, students and all those involved in design, construction and management in the built environment to share their best practices, successes and proven techniques by presenting at its fall conference, CMAA2025. CMAA2025, scheduled for Oct. 19-21 in Nashville, Tennessee, is CMAA’s flagship event.
- [Driscoll Children’s Unveils New 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/driscoll-childrens-unveils-new-60-bed-neonatal-intensive-care-unit/): A grand opening celebration unveiled Driscoll Children’s Hospital’s new 60-bed Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The NICU replaces a previous unit and remains the only Level IV NICU in South Texas. Designed by Page and built by Fulton-Coastcon, the 26,000-square-foot NICU, located on the fifth floor of Driscoll’s Pavilion, features a hybrid room model
- [Funding Announced for Electrification Upgrades at New York State Hospitals](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/funding-announced-for-electrification-upgrades-at-new-york-state-hospitals/): New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $30 million is available through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals program to support demonstration projects that showcase innovative pathways to achieving meaningful electrification retrofits that can be replicated and scaled at hospitals throughout the state. The program will improve energy efficiency, lower operating costs and reduce emissions, making existing
- [Gensler Global Health Sector Leader Elevated to AIA College of Fellows](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/gensler-global-health-sector-leader-elevated-to-aia-college-of-fellows/): James Crispino, FAIA, Gensler’s global health sector leader, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, which honors AIA members who have made significant contributions on a national level, representing the highest membership honor. Crispino redefines healthcare design through human-centered, technology-integrated facilities for academic medical centers and research institutions. His clients
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Spending Increases in January](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/abc-healthcare-construction-spending-increases-in-january/): Healthcare construction spending increased .6% in January 2025, but has decreased .7% over a 12-month period, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Overall, nonresidential construction spending was up on a monthly basis in 12 of the 16 subcategories. Private nonresidential spending was unchanged, while
- [UI Health Care North Liberty Campus Set to Open April 28](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/ui-health-care-north-liberty-campus-set-to-open-april-28/): The University of Iowa Health Care medical campus in North Liberty, Iowa — the first newly constructed hospital facility away from UI Health Care’s university campus — will welcome its first patients to the medical center’s orthopedic clinics and operating rooms, orthopedic injury walk-in clinic, and emergency department on Monday, April 28. The joins UI
- [River Valley Architects Selected to Design Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s New Hospital in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/river-valley-architects-selected-to-design-chippewa-valley-health-cooperatives-new-hospital-in-lake-hallie-wisconsin/): After a competitive review process, River Valley Architects has been awarded architectural and engineering design services for Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative’s planned hospital. The proposed project site is located in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin. This location was chosen for the new hospital because it provides convenient access to emergency and inpatient services for patients from across
- [Mayo Clinic Announces $1.9B Investment in Arizona Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/mayo-clinic-announces-1-9b-investment-in-arizona-campus/): Mayo Clinic has announced a nearly $1.9 billion investment in the continued transformation of its Phoenix, Arizona campus. At the core of the investment is a 1.2-million-square-foot expansion project, which includes construction of a new procedural building, a five-floor vertical and horizontal expansion of the Mayo Clinic Specialty Building, the integration of technology, the addition
- [5 Impactful Design Trends Promoting Well-being, Enhancing Patient Experience](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/5-impactful-design-trends-promoting-well-being-enhancing-patient-experience/): By Rolando Conesa The key to patient experience lies in recognizing that patients are also consumers. This new generation of patients actively goes online to research available options, evaluating convenience, cost and the value they get for their money. They read reviews, assess staff qualifications and look into patient satisfaction surveys and outcomes. Patients are
- [Upcoming Projects, February 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/upcoming-projects-february-2025/): Visit MedicalConstructionData or click here for more information on these projects and thousands of other projects across the United States. MedicalConstructionData from BuildCentral gives you real-time access to projects and decision makers that matter to you. Lake City VAMC EHRM training, admin support space Lake City, Fla. Acute Care Hospital $35 Million AdventHealth Murray replacement Chatsworth, Ga. Acute Care
- [Florida Hospital Receives two 2025 PCI Design Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/florida-hospital-receives-two-2025-pci-design-awards/): Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida has received two 2025 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Design Awards in the categories of Best Healthcare/Medical Building, as well as Best Sustainable Design. For 62 years, the PCI Design Awards have showcased and recognized creative and innovative uses of precast concrete. Panels of engineers, architects and precast concrete producers judge all
- [Touchstone Award Recipients Commit to Using Evidence-Based Design to Achieve Improved Outcomes](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/touchstone-award-recipients-commit-to-using-evidence-based-design-to-achieve-improved-outcomes/): The Center for Health Design has announced the 2025 Touchstone Award recipients. The award recognizes the use of an Evidence-Based Design process to increase value, improve outcomes and engage stakeholders. To learn more about the award recipients, click here. Award submissions were judged based on achievement across three touchstones of the EBD process: Collaborate: Submissions
- [New Report Details Trends, Growth Predictions in Design-Build Project Delivery](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/new-report-details-trends-growth-predictions-in-design-build-project-delivery/): FMI Corporation released an updated 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study projecting Design-Build will account for over 47% of U.S. construction spending by 2028, surpassing $1 trillion in total construction spending over the next five years. The report gleaned a number of healthcare insights, including: Progressive Design-Build is gaining momentum, particularly for water/wastewater and healthcare projects, offering
- [Interactive Digital Displays at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Celebrate Donors](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/interactive-digital-displays-at-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-celebrate-donors/): Dimensional Innovations has unveiled an interactive donor wall at the new Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Georgia. The 18-by-8-foot LED wall features a living digital forest where woodland creatures come to life with every new donation. By scanning a QR code, visitors can “adopt” an animal, watch it appear on
- [Cincinnati Children’s Plans $365M Expansion Project at Liberty Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/cincinnati-childrens-plans-365m-expansion-project-at-liberty-campus/): Cincinnati Children’s has planned a major expansion at its Liberty Campus in Butler County, Ohio, which will include a hospital addition with 72 new inpatient beds plus a separate medical office building. The expansion will more than double the number of inpatient hospital beds and add surgical operating rooms. Construction will begin this summer on
- [Adam McKillop Named Pediatric Consulting Leader for Blue Cottage of CannonDesign](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/adam-mckillop-named-pediatric-consulting-leader-for-blue-cottage-of-cannondesign/): Adam McKillop, Ph.D., MBA, has been named pediatric consulting leader at Blue Cottage of CannonDesign. He will focus on further expanding and enhancing partnerships with leading children's health and education organizations. He has been with Blue Cottage since January 2020, most recently as a vice president and consulting manager, where he focused on strategy and
- [3 Healthcare-Focused Leaders Promoted at RBB Architects](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/3-healthcare-focused-leaders-promoted-at-rbb-architects/): Melissa Keiser and Craig Laurie have been elevated to principals and owners of RBB Architects. With their extensive healthcare expertise and exceptional leadership, the promotions will further strengthen RBB’s vision. In addition, Shahram Etaat has been promoted to senior associate. Melissa Keiser, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, joined RBB in 2010 as a BIM manager.
- [USGBC Unveils Data for 2024 LEED-Certified Healthcare Facilities](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/usgbc-unveils-data-for-2024-leed-certified-healthcare-facilities/): The U.S. Green Building Council has reported its latest data on healthcare facilities that received LEED certification over the past year. Overall, a total of 38 projects were LEED certified in 2024, covering 6.3 million gross square feet. Projects included clinics, diagnostic and other outpatient facilities, along with inpatient healthcare facilities. Companies and institutions turn
- [Final Steel Beam Placed, Vertical Construction Complete for Lakeland Highlands Hospital in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/final-steel-beam-placed-vertical-construction-complete-for-lakeland-highlands-hospital-in-florida/): Orlando Health team members, Polk County officials and community members celebrated a major milestone during a topping-out ceremony for Orlando Health’s latest hospital project in Lakeland, Florida. At the Lakeland Highlands Hospital construction site, a group gathered to sign the final beam, just before it was hoisted by a crane and swung into place. The
- [CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/caromont-regional-medical-center-belmont-opens/): CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Belmont is now open in North Carolina. The hospital, the second for CaroMont Health and the first constructed in Belmont, is expected to serve patients in Gaston, Lincoln and Mecklenburg Counties in North Carolina and York County in South Carolina. With 54 licensed inpatient beds, the hospital has an emergency department, a
- [Elevatus Breaks Ground with New Chief Behavioral Health Advisor](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/elevatus-breaks-ground-with-new-chief-behavioral-health-advisor/): Elevatus Architecture has added Dr. Deanna Dwenger, a leader in mental healthcare, as the firm’s first chief behavioral health advisor. She will work across all project types, collaborating with designers to ensure spaces are emotionally supportive and functional. From educational facilities to healthcare environments and justice projects, her insights will help shape designs that uplift
- [Vince Avallone Elevated to American College of Healthcare Architects Fellowship](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/vince-avallone-elevated-to-american-college-of-healthcare-architects-fellowship/): Vince Avallone, FACHA, AIA, CASp, LEED AP, a vice president and medical planner based out of SmithGroup’s San Francisco, California office, has been elevated to fellowship by the American College of Healthcare Architects. Fellowship is one of the highest honors and is awarded to one who has demonstrated an individual impact and influence in healthcare
- [$580M Behavioral Health Campus in Mead Valley, California Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/construction-milestone-reached-for-580m-behavioral-health-campus-in-mead-valley-california/): Riverside University Health System and PMB joined local leaders to celebrate the topping-out on The Wellness Village in Mead Valley, California, which will transform healthcare by integrating behavioral health treatment with medical care and social services. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2026. When complete, the village will feature Riverside County's first mental health
- [Best of NeoCon Awards Opens for 2025 Submissions](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/best-of-neocon-awards-opens-for-2025-submissions/): The Best of NeoCon competition is open for submissions. A hallmark of NeoCon since 1990, the juried awards program recognizes outstanding new products across key sectors such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality and education. Each year, hundreds of entries compete for top honors, including Gold, Silver and Best of Competition, alongside special accolades for Innovation, Sustainability
- [The Urgent Need for Safer, More Durable Healthcare Bathrooms](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/the-urgent-need-for-safer-more-durable-healthcare-bathrooms/): Are your hospital bathrooms putting providers and patients at risk? Many traditional designs contribute to falls and infections. Learn how Bestbath’s® seamless, slip-resistant, and antimicrobial showers enhance safety, hygiene, and long-term durability. Falls are a leading cause of injury in hospitals, with inpatient fall rates ranging from 3.3 to 11.5 per 1,000 patient days, and
- [Merit Judges Needed for 2025 Illumination Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/03/merit-judges-needed-for-2025-illumination-awards/): The Illuminating Engineering Society is seeking merit judges for its 2025 Illumination Awards program. Judges for the online merit judging are selected from a broad professional spectrum representing knowledge of lighting and design excellence. The deadline to apply is March 20. Online judges ultimately decide which projects qualify for the last round of judging held
- [Emerald Masangcay Promoted to Director of Site Planning at Ware Malcomb](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/emerald-masangcay-promoted-to-director-of-site-planning-at-ware-malcomb/): Emerald Masangcay has been promoted to director of site planning at Ware Malcomb’s Oak Brook, Illinois office. In this role, she will spearhead the regional growth and leadership of the Site Planning team, which partners with the project teams in the initial stages of project pursuits to define design direction and project scope while identifying
- [Abrazo West Campus Reveals Upgraded Cath Lab](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/abrazo-west-campus-reveals-upgraded-cath-lab/): Abrazo West Campus has unveiled its newly upgraded catheterization lab, marking a significant advancement in cardiac care. The cath lab modernization project began in 2023 and has concluded with this $3 million renovation, equipping both cath labs with technology designed to enhance patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. The upgraded cath lab features a mounted Phillips
- [Construction Milestone Reached for Hoag Surgical Pavilion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/construction-milestone-reached-for-hoag-surgical-pavilion/): McCarthy Building Companies celebrated the concrete pour topping out of the Sun Family Campus, the $500-million Hoag Hospital Irvine expansion project located in Irvine, California. Additional project members include LPA Design Studios, KPFF Consulting, TK1SC, Pan Pacific Plumbing and Nevell Group. The Irvine expansion project, expected to be complete in 2026, will add 450,000 square
- [Cleveland Clinic Announces Fundraising Campaign for New Hospital in West Palm Beach](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/cleveland-clinic-announces-fundraising-campaign-for-new-hospital-in-west-palm-beach/): Cleveland Clinic has announced its goal for a fundraising campaign that will expand its care for the residents of Palm Beach County, Florida. Cleveland Clinic also named the location for a new hospital that will be funded by the campaign. Both announcements were made Feb. 22 during its Palm Beach Ball, an annual fundraising event
- [View the White Paper: Keeping Up with ASHE ICRA 2.0 Adoption](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/view-the-white-paper-keeping-up-with-ashe-icra-2-0-adoption/): Construction and renovations in healthcare settings require strict infection control. Three years after ASHE introduced ICRA 2.0™, healthcare teams are refining their approach. STARC partnered with ASHE to survey 150+ healthcare professionals—Facility Managers, Infection Preventionists, and Contractors—to uncover real-world insights on adoption, best practices, and implementation challenges. This free white paper highlights key trends, air
- [Robins & Morton Marks Groundbreaking of Cape Fear Valley Health Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/robins-morton-marks-groundbreaking-of-cape-fear-valley-health-dorothea-dix-adolescent-care-facility/): Construction firm Robins & Morton marked the groundbreaking of the Cape Fear Valley Health Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care facility on Jan. 31 in Lillington, North Carolina. The one-story, 8,843-square-foot freestanding behavioral health center, located on the campus of Central Harnett Hospital, will include 21 inpatient beds, a group therapy room, an outdoor recreation area and
- [Peak Power to Present EMA Webinar: How Multi-Facility Campuses Can Maximize Energy Savings Through Energy Flexibility](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/peak-power-to-present-ema-webinar-how-multi-facility-campuses-can-maximize-energy-savings-through-energy-flexibility/): The Energy Management Association is teaming up with Facility Grid to host a free AIA-approved webinar where speakers will focus on data-driven energy optimization techniques, including curtailment strategies and energy storage as a tool within a broader demand-side approach. Attendees will gain insights into how to achieve financial benefits through strategic load management and how
- [AEC Executive Josh Roehm Joins LEO A DALY as Dallas Studio Managing Principal](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/aec-executive-josh-roehm-joins-leo-a-daly-as-dallas-studio-managing-principal/): Josh Roehm, P.E., LEED AP, PMP, will lead LEO A DALY's Dallas, Texas studio as its new managing principal and a vice president of the firm. Roehm has specialized in operational growth of companies in the Texas architecture/engineering industry. Most recently he served as the chief operating officer at B&H Engineers in Irving, Texas. A
- [Opening Date Set for $434M Hospital in Washington, D.C.](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/opening-date-set-for-434m-hospital-in-washington-d-c/): The new Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health on the St. Elizabeths East campus, located in Washington, D.C. will officially open April 15. The delivery of the new hospital is part of a partnership with Universal Health Services to create a comprehensive and integrated system of care for communities East of the River and
- [DIGroup Architecture Promotes Four Team Members](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/digroup-architecture-promotes-four-team-members/): DIGroup Architecture has announced four key leadership promotions. Scott Hoffman has been elevated to principal, while Jaime Masler Beach and Kelli Glasgow have been named associate principals. Additionally, Dalina Cruz has been promoted to senior interior designer. Hoffman, a seasoned project manager with 15 years at DIG and the newest member of the firm’s executive
- [2 Hospital Projects Boost Institutional Segment of January Dodge Momentum Index](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/2-hospital-projects-boost-institutional-segment-of-january-dodge-momentum-index/): The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 5.6% in January to 225.7 (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 213.6. Over the month, commercial planning increased 4.2% while institutional planning improved 8.7%. On the commercial side, data center, traditional office building and warehouse planning led this month’s gains. Education and healthcare planning
- [Specialty Care Center Opens at Renown South Meadows Medical Center in Nevada](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/specialty-care-center-opens-at-renown-south-meadows-medical-center-in-nevada/): A grand opening was held for the Specialty Care Center at Renown South Meadows Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. The 121,117-square-foot facility is designed to address the healthcare needs of the expanding northern Nevada community. The center offers various healthcare services and advanced care technologies. The first and second floors are open; the third is
- [Programming, Speakers Announced for HealthSpaces 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/programming-speakers-announced-for-healthspaces-2025/): HealthSpaces 2025 brings together healthcare design, construction and facilities leaders from June 8-10 at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Attendees experience TED-style talks, dynamic small group discussions, deep dive roundtable discussions and focused one-on-one meetings with solution providers. Featured speakers include: Conor Grennan, chief AI architect at NYU Stern and
- [Plans Advance for Lenox Hill Hospital Revitalization Project](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/plans-advance-for-lenox-hill-hospital-revitalization-project/): After more than five years of planning and community engagement, The New York City Department of City Planning has certified Northwell Health’s revitalization plans for Lenox Hill Hospital. The project will improve patient care and accommodate emerging medical technology and procedures, ensuring the hospital can provide the best care for future generations of New Yorkers.
- [VHB Takes Site-Specific Approach to Landscape Design at Moffitt Cancer Center at SouthShore](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/vhb-takes-site-specific-approach-to-landscape-design-at-moffitt-cancer-center-at-southshore/): The Moffitt Cancer Center at Southshore, a new 75,000-square-foot clinic in Ruskin, Florida, is a satellite facility of Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. The outpatient cancer care clinic offers a suite of services to Hillsborough County, including cancer screenings, radiation therapy and infusion services, diagnostic imaging, and medical oncology clinics. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin played an
- [McCarthy Building Companies Announces New Leadership for Central Region](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/mccarthy-building-companies-announces-new-leadership-for-central-region/): McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has announced a new leadership team for its Central Region, positioning a team of internal executive promotions to guide the company’s continued growth and success across 28 states. Based in St. Louis, the Central Region spans the U.S. east of the Rockies and represents a significant portion of the company’s expanding footprint
- [AdventHealth Parker, Project Partners Break Ground on $300M Expansion](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/adventhealth-parker-project-partners-break-ground-on-300-expansion/): A groundbreaking ceremony was held for AdventHealth Parker’s $300-million expansion project. The 179-bed hospital has served the southeast Denver, Colorado metropolitan area and beyond for nearly 21 years. Construction is expected to begin in February 2025, with plans to care for the first patient by February 2027. The project team includes design partners SmithGroup and
- [ABC Releases Latest Construction Spending Analysis](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/abc-releases-latest-construction-spending-analysis/): Healthcare construction spending decreased 1.3% in December 2024, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 9 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending increased .1%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down .5% in December. According to
- [HARDI Secures Enforcement Delay Amid New DEC Refrigerant Regulations](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/hardi-secures-enforcement-delay-amid-new-dec-refrigerant-regulations/): The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced a delay in enforcing parts of its recently published regulation banning commonly used refrigerants. This decision, driven by the advocacy of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International, provides much-needed flexibility for distributors and end-users to navigate the stringent requirements, ensuring consumers maintain access to vital
- [48-Bed Rehabilitation Facility Opens at One Scottsdale Medical](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/48-bed-rehabilitation-facility-opens-at-one-scottsdale-medical/): A new Exalt Health facility has opened inside One Scottsdale Medical, a Class A multi-tenant medical building located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Exalt Health occupies approximately 50,000 square feet on the second floor of the 101,136-square-foot building and offers post-acute care rehabilitation services. Exalt Health brings approximately 200 jobs to this 48-bed location. The building features
- [DPR: Data Analytics Slash Risk, Boost Certainty in Healthcare Construction](https://mcdmag.com/2025/02/dpr-data-analytics-slash-risk-boost-certainty-in-healthcare-construction/): With healthcare systems under increasing pressure to optimize capital planning and project execution, data-driven decision-making is transforming how projects achieve cost certainty and success. DPR Construction highlights this shift in its latest Healthcare Insights report, showcasing how advanced data analytics improve resource allocation, reduce risks and deliver better project outcomes. DPR’s Healthcare Insights series examines the
- [Memorial Regional Hospital Unveils $68M Expansion, Renovation of Family Birthplace](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/memorial-regional-hospital-unveils-68m-expansion-renovation-of-family-birthplace/): Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, held a grand opening for its newly redesigned and expanded Family Birthplace, an $68-million investment. The 59,150-square-foot Family Birthplace at Memorial Regional serves as the high-risk epicenter for mothers experiencing complex and rare pregnancy conditions. The project team included Turner Construction and HKS. Key features include all-private patient rooms
- [UNC Health, Duke Health Planning North Carolina’s First Standalone Children’s Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/unc-health-duke-health-planning-north-carolinas-first-standalone-childrens-hospital/): UNC Health and Duke Health are uniting to create a new children’s health system in North Carolina, featuring the state’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids. The two institutions filed articles of incorporation with the State of North Carolina to establish NC Children’s, a private, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Plans for NC Children’s feature
- [DLR Group Acquires Tsoi Kobus Design](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/dlr-group-acquires-tsoi-kobus-design/): Healthcare and life sciences planning and design firm Tsoi Kobus Design has joined DLR Group. Tsoi Kobus is recognized as a leading designer of healthcare and advanced proton therapy facilities at academic, clinical and research hospitals around the world. It also brings a portfolio of life sciences, higher education and commercial design to complement DLR
- [FCA Celebrates 2025 With Key Leadership Promotions](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/fca-celebrates-2025-with-key-leadership-promotions/): FCA has promoted three seasoned team members to principal. This period of internal growth highlights a commitment to supporting the next generation of industry leaders. The individuals promoted to principal are: Christopher Marotto, principal of information technology, has been a cornerstone of the firm for nearly three decades, championing operational efficiency and collaborating with leadership
- [Ribbon-Cutting Held for Freytag Cancer Center at AdventHealth Palm Coast](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/ribbon-cutting-held-for-freytag-cancer-center-at-adventhealth-palm-coast/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth for the ribbon cutting of the new Freytag Cancer Center at AdventHealth Palm Coast in Palm Coast, Florida. The two-story, 30,000-square-foot freestanding facility houses comprehensive cancer treatment services, including medical oncology provided by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and AdventHealth radiation oncology, alongside primary care physician offices.
- [Construction Best Practices for Behavioral Health Spaces](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/construction-best-practices-for-behavioral-health-spaces/): By Sean Ashcroft With one in four American adults diagnosed with mental disorders every year – and a shrinking number of inpatient beds to support them – owners/developers are investing in new behavioral health facilities and upgrading existing spaces with modern designs to improve patient outcomes. A 2024 survey by the American College of Healthcare
- [Grand Opening Held for AdventHealth Riverview Hospital in Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/grand-opening-held-for-adventhealth-riverview-hospital-in-florida/): A grand opening was held for AdventHealth Riverview, a greenfield hospital, marking a significant next step in providing high-quality healthcare for the rapidly growing communities in South Hillsborough County, Florida. The new 282,000-square-foot facility opens with 82 beds, with plans to ultimately expand to 202 beds to meet the needs of the growing community. The
- [Upcoming Projects, January 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/upcoming-projects-january-2025/): Visit MedicalConstructionData or click here for more information on these projects and thousands of other projects across the United States. MedicalConstructionData from BuildCentral gives you real-time access to projects and decision makers that matter to you. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Emergency Department Expansion Milton, Mass. Acute Care Hospital $25-100 Million AdventHealth Hospital Asheville Weaverville, N.C. Acute Care Hospital $254
- [Jonathan Miller Joins DLR Group as Healthcare Client Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/jonathan-miller-joins-dlr-group-as-healthcare-client-leader/): DLR Group has welcomed Principal Jonathan Miller, AIA, WELL AP, as healthcare client leader. Working from the Durham, North Carolina studio, Miller takes an active role in shaping healthcare design leadership within the Southeast region, as well as supporting the entire healthcare practice with design-thought strategies. With over 35 years in the healthcare design industry,
- [ASPE Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2025 Tech Symposium](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/aspe-seeks-presentation-proposals-for-2025-tech-symposium/): The American Society of Plumbing Engineers seeks presentation proposals for its 2025 Tech Symposium. The event will be held Sept. Sept. 24–28 in Orlando, Florida. The symposium is a professional development event for plumbing engineers and designers to learn new skills, advance their careers and improve productivity for their companies and clients. The deadline to
- [Applications Open for 2025 Environmental Excellence Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/applications-open-for-2025-environmental-excellence-awards/): Applications are being accepted for Practice Greenhealth’s 2025 Environmental Excellence Awards. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, April 9. Applicants must be a Practice Greenhealth partner to apply. For 20 years, the Environmental Excellence Awards have enabled Practice Greenhealth to gather sustainability data nationwide, identify leaders and empower healthcare facilities to continually improve their sustainability
- [The Boldt Group Launches Prefabrication Company](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/the-boldt-group-launches-prefabrication-company/): The Boldt Group is reimagining how buildings are planned, designed and delivered by launching Bildt, a modular and prefabrication manufacturing company. Bildt was created in response to interest from facility owners, general contractors and architects to reduce project costs and increase speed to market. Industry veterans Melanie Taylor and Ben Bruns lead the new organization.
- [Children’s Medical Center Plano Triples Bed Capacity with Opening of New Patient Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/childrens-medical-center-plano-triples-bed-capacity-with-opening-of-new-patient-tower/): A 395,000-square-foot new patient tower at Children’s Medical Center Plano in Texas is open. The tower triples the campus’s bed capacity and expands access to complex, critical and specialized care for families across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and beyond. The tower adds 140 universal and ICU-capable inpatient beds, increasing the total to 212. A new
- [Skanska Secures Contract to Lead Construction of Lee Health’s $435M Fort Myers Campus](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/skanska-secures-contract-to-lead-construction-of-lee-healths-435m-fort-myers-campus/): Skanska USA Building has signed a $435-million contract with Lee Health to construct a new hospital and medical office building in Fort Myers, Florida. Designed by Flad Architects, the 52-acre campus will consist of a five-story hospital encompassing approximately 416,000 square feet of healthcare and office space. It will also include a central energy plant
- [Metropolitan Hospital Floodwall in New York Built to Withstand Extreme Storms](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/metropolitan-hospital-floodwall-in-new-york-built-to-withstand-extreme-storms/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new flood protection system at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in East Harlem, New York. The floodwall project was initiated in 2016 following Hurricane Sandy to address the hospital’s flooding vulnerabilities given its close proximity to the East River. The floodwall varies in height from 8 to 12 feet
- [Gensler Appoints Stasia Suleiman Regional Healthcare Market Leader, Design Director](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/gensler-appoints-stasia-suleiman-regional-healthcare-market-leader-design-director/): Gensler’s North Central Region has named Stasia Suleiman, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, regional healthcare market leader and design director. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Suleiman will work alongside regional and firmwide leadership to expand the practice and deliver design excellence to clients. Suleiman has dedicated her career to designing impactful care, teaching and research environments.
- [HGA Welcomes Marcus Oksa as National Healthcare Market Strategist](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/hga-welcomes-marcus-oksa-as-national-healthcare-market-strategist/): Marcus Oksa, MS, RCP, SSBB, has joined HGA as national healthcare market strategist for the firm’s nationally recognized healthcare practice. He has more than 30 years of healthcare management experience, contributing to successful strategic planning and financial sustainability initiatives in multiple organizations. Throughout his career, he has developed relationships with specialty and primary care providers,
- [Corgan Names 1st In-house Laboratory, Medical Equipment Planner](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/corgan-names-1st-in-house-laboratory-medical-equipment-planner/): Corgan has expanded its design services with the hiring of Pamela Munson, the firm’s first in-house laboratory planner and medical equipment planner. Munson has over 25 years of experience as a microbiologist and is a certified interior designer. She is serving clients in the life sciences, healthcare, higher education and medical industries for the firm.
- [ASHRAE Releases New Guidance to Mitigate Impact of Smoke on Indoor Air Quality](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/ashrae-releases-new-guidance-to-mitigate-impact-of-smoke-on-indoor-air-quality/): As wildfires and prescribed burns increasingly impact communities worldwide, ASHRAE has published a new resource aimed at safeguarding indoor air quality during these events. ASHRAE Guideline 44-2024, Protecting Building Occupants From Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events, outlines best practices for building design, operation and maintenance to reduce the health risks associated with prolonged
- [Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach Opens Food, Respite Space for Staff](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/sentara-princess-anne-hospital-in-virginia-beach-opens-food-respite-space-for-staff/): Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia and food partner Morrison Healthcare have launched a concept to ensure clinical staff have quick access to healthy food around the clock, especially overnight when the cafeteria is closed. Breakaway Bay is a badge-access area where nurses and clinical staff can grab a healthy sandwich, wrap or
- [Wold Architects and Engineers Offers Tips for Integrating Mental Health, Wellness into Health Facility Design](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/wold-architects-and-engineers-offers-tips-for-integrating-mental-health-wellness-into-health-facility-design/): Wold Architects and Engineers recently released results from its State of Community Facility Design survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, which highlights a growing trend: design is no longer just about aesthetics or functionality – it’s about creating spaces that promote wellness, safety and connection. The survey found an overwhelming 86% of Americans believe that mental health and
- [Adam Stemle President Appointed President of La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/adam-stemle-president-appointed-president-of-la-z-boy-healthcare-knu-comfort/): Adam Stemle has been appointed president of La-Z-Boy Healthcare | Knú Comfort. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s strongest year yet, which included the purchase of a second production facility near its Indiana headquarters. Stemle previously served as vice president of sales and marketing. “Between his past experience as a leading outside
- [Investments in Seven Hospitals, Healthcare Partnerships Across New York Unveiled](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/investments-in-seven-hospitals-healthcare-partnerships-across-new-york-unveiled/): New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has unveiled investments in seven hospitals and healthcare partnerships across New York. The preliminary approval is part of the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program, and includes an up to $188-million investment in Jamaica Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering to establish a “Comprehensive Cancer Care Center of Queens.” It also commits
- [Patients Transfer to Altru Replacement Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/patients-transfer-to-altru-replacement-hospital-in-grand-forks-north-dakota/): Kicking off the 2025, patients were transferred Jan. 19 to Altru Health System’s new 552,000-square-foot replacement hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The project broke ground in 2019 and key features include 226 patient beds, a 16-bed observation unit and room for future expansion. The project team included JLG Architects and joint venture PCL/Community Contractors. Patients
- [Michael McCamy Joins Healthcare Team at Goodwyn Mills Cawood](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/michael-mccamy-joins-heatlthcare-team-at-goodwyn-mills-cawood/): The Goodwyn Mills Cawood healthcare team is growing with the addition of Michael McCamy as a senior project manager in its Birmingham, Alabama office. McCamy has worked in architecture for over 31 years, successfully maintaining trustworthy and productive relationships with his clients. His previous experience in construction administration, coordinating engineering consultants and guiding equipment vendors
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Input Prices Inch Down in December, Up 1% Year Over Year](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/abc-healthcare-construction-input-prices-inch-down-in-december-up-1-year-over-year/): Healthcare construction input prices decreased .1% in December compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released. Overall healthcare construction input prices are 1% higher than a year ago. Prices increased in all three energy subcategories last month. Natural gas
- [Designer’s Guide to Navigating FEMA Programs](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/designers-guide-to-navigating-fema-programs/): The ongoing Los Angeles wildfires are an urgent reminder that natural disasters can strike any community without warning. Beyond the physical damage, public health, affordable housing and neighborhood development all suffer long-term devastating impacts. While architects' expertise and skills are crucial to prepare for and mitigate these challenges, identifying the right resource for the right
- [Latest Tech Enhances Care at New Novant Health Five-Story Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/latest-tech-enhances-care-at-new-novant-health-five-story-tower/): On Jan. 10, representatives from Novant Health gathered with members of the community to celebrate the completion of the new five-story, 193,000-square-foot south tower at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This multiphase construction project, initially launched in 2019, was designed to bring the latest in advanced surgical, heart and critical care
- [CME Corp. Broadens Healthcare Offerings with Acquisition of Storage Systems Unlimited](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/cme-corp-broadens-healthcare-offerings-with-acquisition-of-storage-systems-unlimited/): CME Corp. has acquired Storage Systems Unlimited, a specialty storage solutions distributor based in Franklin, Tennessee. The acquisition broadens offerings to deliver a more integrated and comprehensive solution for healthcare customers. Storage Systems Unlimited offers offer a range of high-quality storage products, including carts, shelving, cabinets and infection prevention solutions. Its services include project management,
- [New ASPE Director of Education & Certification to Help Develop Medgas, Healthcare Initiatives](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/new-aspe-director-of-education-certification-to-help-develop-medgas-healthcare-initiatives/): Josh Pedraja, ASSE 6060, has joined the American Society of Plumbing Engineers as director of education & certification. In this newly created role, he will be responsible for managing all of ASPE’s educational offerings and three certification programs (Certified in Plumbing Design, Certified Plumbing Design Technician and Green Plumbing Design), and will assist in the
- [The Queen’s Health Systems Announces Plans to Build New Hospital in Kailua-Kona](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/the-queens-health-systems-announces-plans-to-build-new-hospital-in-kailua-kona/): The Queen’s Health Systems announced plans to build a modern 80-bed hospital in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The new hospital will deliver comprehensive inpatient and emergency care. Key features include an emergency department, ambulatory care center and a helipad to enhance inter-island patient transfers. The hospital’s planned location is on a parcel owned by QHS in West
- [Advocate Health Care Announces $1B Investment on Chicago’s South Side to Expand Care](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/advocate-health-care-announces-1b-investment-on-chicagos-south-side-to-expand-care/): Advocate Health Care will invest $1 billion to expand access to primary care, specialty care and wellness services on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. The plan calls for more locations across the South Side, more preventive programs and services, a new community hospital and more. Highlights of the $1B investment include: Over $500 million
- [Cleveland Clinic to Expand Services in Palm Beach County, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/cleveland-clinic-to-expand-services-in-palm-beach-county-florida/): To meet the evolving needs of Palm Beach County, Florida, Cleveland Clinic is planning the construction of a new hospital and a major expansion of outpatient services. Cleveland Clinic’s investment will be accompanied by a robust fundraising campaign. Cleveland Clinic has identified and is in the process of purchasing land for a new hospital in
- [Kristin Clements Named Boldt Corporate Director of Safety](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/kristin-clements-named-boldt-corporate-director-of-safety/): Kristin Clements has been promoted to corporate director of safety for The Boldt Company. During her five-year tenure at the company, she has held positions as regional safety director in California and safety manager on the $158-million Sutter Health Santa Rosa Hospital Project in Sonoma County, California. In her new role, Clements will inspire and
- [ABC: Healthcare Construction Spending Increases .1% in November](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/abc-nonresidential-construction-spending-dips-1-in-november-flat-year-over-year/): National healthcare construction spending increased .1% in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a year-over-year basis, healthcare construction spending is down 1%. “Contractor confidence surged post-election,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Many contractors expect a combination of deregulation and tax cuts to
- [Safe by Design: Infection Control Best Practices for Phased Construction in Operational Buildings](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/safe-by-design-infection-control-best-practices-for-phased-construction-in-operational-buildings/): By: Gil May Most of us — architects, contractors and owners, alike — prefer the opportunity to work on a shiny new healthcare building that allows us to design, build and operate free of restrictions imposed by existing conditions. However, the reality is a great deal of healthcare design and construction involves the renovation of
- [Upcoming Projects, December 2024](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/upcoming-projects-december-2024/): Visit MedicalConstructionData or click here for more information on these projects and thousands of other projects across the United States. MedicalConstructionData from BuildCentral gives you real-time access to projects and decision makers that matter to you. Lee County Hospital Albany, Ga. Acute Care Hospital $124 Million Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center New Tower Charlotte, N.C. Acute Care Hospital
- [Omar Wood Joins Gresham Smith as Clinical Liaison](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/omar-wood-joins-healthcare-advisory-services-practice-as-clinical-liaison/): Omar Wood has joined Gresham Smith as clinical liaison on the firm’s Healthcare Advisory Services team. He will use his 21 years of project management and medical equipment planning experience and his more than 10 years of clinical expertise to develop data-driven insights and strategies for healthcare clients. Wood will also lead change management, serving
- [Construction Milestone Reached for UPMC Presbyterian Tower Project](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/construction-milestone-reached-for-upmc-presbyterian-tower-project/): UPMC Presbyterian’s inpatient tower reached a significant construction milestone, with the placement of one of the final structural steel beams on the top floor of the new 17-story facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is the hospital’s largest construction project and the largest current healthcare construction project in Pennsylvania. When complete in late 2026, the 1.2-million-square-foot
- [Living Wall Adorns Façade of New Deborah Heart and Lung Center Patient Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/living-wall-adorns-facade-of-new-deborah-heart-and-lung-center-patient-tower/): In 2025, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, located in Browns Mills, New Jersey, will unveil a new patient tower as part of an $108-million capital expansion and renovation project. The project coincides with the healthcare organization’s 100th-anniversary celebration. The project team includes EwingCole and Torcon. A key feature of the patient tower project is a
- [Pediatric Tower Features Advanced Surgical Tech, Serves as Teaching Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/pediatric-tower-features-advanced-surgical-tech-serves-as-teaching-facility/): A grand opening was held for Nicklaus Children's Hospital’s Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower. Located in Miami, Florida, the five-story, 131,000-square-foot pediatric surgical facility is equipped with 12 advanced and fully integrated operating suites used to perform even the most complex pediatric surgeries. Enhanced 800-square-foot operating suites feature the latest surgical technology including adjustable lighting,
- [Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Reconstructed, Reopens Following 2023 Fire](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/signature-healthcare-brockton-hospital-reconstructed-reopens-following-2023-fire/): The massive construction project to rebuild Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, located in Massachusetts, is open to the public following a devastating fire in early 2023. The project, led by the collaborative efforts of Auburn Construction, SmithGroup, Liro Group, Peregrine Group, Anania Plumbing and J&M Brown Company, included a full restoration of the 341,000-square-foot building’s infrastructure,
- [PSMJ Survey Reports Hospital Proposal Activity Soars in Third Quarter of 2024](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/psmj-survey-reports-hospital-proposal-activity-soars-in-third-quarter-of-2024/): The healthcare construction sector showed robust growth in proposal activity during the third quarter of 2024 largely on the strength of the hospitals submarket, according to the latest Quarterly Market Forecast by PSMJ Resources. The survey of AEC firm leaders reports the overall healthcare market’s Net Plus/Minus Index reached 42.1, up from 38.6 in Q2
- [Report Finds Financial, Clinical Upsides to Utilizing Prefabrication on Healthcare Projects](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/report-finds-financial-clinical-upsides-to-utilizing-prefabrication-on-healthcare-projects/): Prefabrication and modular strategies can be a way for healthcare systems to reduce the financial and schedule impacts of capital-build projects, according to the latest Healthcare Insights published by DPR Construction. In fact, the report notes that implementing prefabrication can positively affect cash flow through speed-to-market, potentially unlocking earlier revenue recognition and tax advantages via
- [Shawmut Design and Construction Builds Out Large Project Division with Healthcare Expertise](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/shawmut-design-and-construction-builds-out-large-project-division-with-healthcare-expertise/): Shawmut Design and Construction has expanded its Large Project Division in the New York Metro region, adding key hires who bring decades of experience in commercial, healthcare and large vertical projects. New hires include Kasia Mickowska as project executive and Thomas Howard as senior mechanical, electrical, plumbing manager. Brian Troast has been promoted to senior
- [The Center for Health Design Announces 2025 Healthcare Environment Award Recipients](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/the-center-for-health-design-announces-2025-healthcare-environment-award-recipients/): The Center for Health Design has announced winners of its 2025 Healthcare Environment Awards. The awards were created in 1989 to encourage and celebrate the use of an Evidenced-Based Design process, focusing on how design can improve safety, enhance experiences, increase organizational efficiency and improve health outcomes. Since then, nearly 300 projects – built and
- [Val Williams Joins Beck as Healthcare Practice Leader of Denver Office](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/val-williams-joins-beck-as-healthcare-practice-leader-of-denver-office/): Val Williams has been appointed healthcare practice leader of The Beck Group’s Denver, Colorado office. She joins the firm with more than 25 years of experience creating well-designed spaces that improve patient care and staff experience at urban and rural healthcare facilities. A registered architect skilled in project management and healthcare planning, Williams has led
- [Preliminary Technical Program Unveiled for CxEnergy 2025](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/preliminary-technical-program-unveiled-for-cxenergy-2025/): The preliminary technical program has been announced for CxEnergy 2025, which takes place April 28-May 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The annual conference draws commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners. Presentation topics include case studies in commissioning and energy management in buildings and facilities (particularly featuring
- [Facility Guidelines Institute Welcomes New Associate Editor](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/facility-guidelines-institute-welcomes-new-associate-editor/): The Facility Guidelines Institute has welcomed Laurel Tilot-Jezowski as associate editor, heading up a new series of handbooks to be released concurrently with the 2026 FGI code documents. Tilot-Jezowski is based in Lansing, Michigan and previously worked in editing and producing content for the state’s premier public policy firm, Public Sector Consultants. In that time,
- [Off-Site Emergency Department in Pasco County, Florida Reaches Structural Completion](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/off-site-emergency-department-in-pasco-county-florida-reaches-structural-completion/): Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the topping out of the new Meadow Pointe off-site Emergency Room on Nov. 8 in Pasco County, Florida. The topping out ceremony signifies the structural completion of the project. The more than 13,000-square-foot emergency department, strategically located in the rapidly developing area between AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth
- [Donations Sought for Douglas S. Erickson Health Care Research Award](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/donations-sought-for-douglas-s-erickson-health-care-research-award/): The Facility Guidelines Institute and The Center for Health Design launched the Douglas S. Erickson Health Care Research Award to honor former FGI CEO Doug Erickson, FASHE, and his visionary leadership in healthcare design. The award will fund research that directly influences patient outcomes, enhances staff safety, and informs the development of the FGI code
- [Memorial Healthcare System to Expand Emergency Services with Two New Freestanding Emergency Departments](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/memorial-healthcare-system-to-expand-emergency-services-with-two-new-freestanding-emergency-departments/): Memorial Healthcare System is expanding access to adult and pediatric advanced emergency services in South Broward and Northwest Miami-Dade counties, located in Florida, with the development of two new freestanding emergency departments. The new facility at Miramar Parkway and Red Road in Miramar and the redeveloped and expanded FSED at 801 Douglas Road in Pembroke
- [Call for Nominations: 2025 Wood in Architecture Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/call-for-nominations-woodworks-2025-wood-in-architecture-awards/): Wood Products Council invites architects and engineers to nominate their projects for the 2025 Wood in Architecture Awards, which recognize achievements in mass timber, light-frame wood and hybrid buildings in the U.S. The Wood in Architecture Awards showcase the designers, developers and other project stakeholders who are furthering excellence and innovation in wood design. The
- [First All Mass Timber Acute Care Hospital in North America Breaks Ground in Ontario](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/first-all-mass-timber-acute-care-hospital-in-north-america-breaks-ground-in-ontario/): The Quinte Health Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in Picton, Ontario will be the first all mass timber acute care hospital in North America upon completion in 2027. The new hospital is designed by HDR and currently under construction with M. Sullivan & Son and Infrastructure Ontario. With abundant research proving environmental and human health are
- [Latest Facility Guidelines Institute Podcast Episode Explores Healthcare Surfaces](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/latest-facility-guidelines-institute-podcast-episode-explores-healthcare-surfaces/): In the newest podcast episode of Season 2 of Between the Lines with FGI, cohosts John Williams and Bridget McDougall engage in a comprehensive discussion about surface materials and finishes in healthcare facilities with guest Laurie Waggener, director of research for healthcare at Page. The trio delves into surface testing, durability, maintenance and aesthetics. Waggener shares her
- [Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Ambulatory Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/cooper-green-mercy-health-services-authority-hosts-ribbon-cutting-for-ambulatory-facility/): A new ambulatory care facility has joined the Birmingham, Alabama skyline. Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority, an affiliate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, recently held a ribbon-cutting for the five-story outpatient clinic. The 211,000-square-feet clinic will provide ambulatory healthcare under an agreement between the Jefferson County and UAB Health System.
- [Vinyl Sustainability Council Releases Annual Sustainability Report](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/vinyl-sustainability-council-releases-annual-sustainability-report/): The Vinyl Sustainability Council has released the latest edition of its annual progress report, titled "On The Forefront," which highlights the significant progress made by the vinyl industry in advancing sustainability and fostering collaboration across the value chain. The report showcases achievements under the +Vantage Vinyl program, a third-party verification initiative that evaluates companies on
- [National Fire Protection Association Releases Industry Trends Survey Results](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/skilled-workers-double-down-on-trainings-certifications-among-workforce-concerns/): The National Fire Protection Association has released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the state of labor, training and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled trades industry can expect in each of these areas in 2025. The skilled labor shortage continues to
- [NeoCon to Unveil New Floor Exhibit Hall at 2025 Edition](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/neocon-to-unveil-new-floor-exhibit-hall-at-2025-edition/): NeoCon is unveiling a dynamic new 7th Floor Exhibit Hall experience, set to debut at the 56th annual NeoCon, taking place June 9-11. Boasting nearly 200 companies and emerging talents from around the globe, the redesigned floor will introduce a “halls within a hall” concept and feature dedicated, amenity-rich spaces for immersive activations, programming and
- [Healthcare Construction Input Prices See Slight Increase in November, Says ABC](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/healthcare-construction-input-prices-see-slight-increase-in-november-says-abc/): Healthcare construction input prices increased .2% in November, compared to October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Healthcare construction input prices are up .8%, compared to a year ago. Prices decreased in two of the three energy subcategories last month. Crude petroleum prices
- [Robins & Morton Continues Work on Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/robins-morton-continues-work-on-permian-basin-behavioral-health-center/): Construction firm Robins & Morton is making progress on the new Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas. The 200-bed, $232 million facility, being built on a 54-acre site, will offer short- and long-term treatment for psychiatric patients of all ages. It will include a crisis stabilization unit, outpatient center, amenities and a community
- [Favorable Financing Creating Construction Tailwind as Labor Shortage Continues](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/favorable-financing-creating-construction-tailwind-as-labor-shortage-continues/): More favorable interest rates and materials prices are colliding with an ongoing labor shortage, bringing a mix of challenges and opportunities for construction project owners, according to DPR Construction’s latest Market Conditions Report. Labor shortages are a critical issue with 77% of contractors reporting increased difficulty in filling skilled craft positions compared to a year
- [Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital Named Healthcare Finalist in IIDA Global Excellence Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/almoosa-rehabilitation-hospital-named-healthcare-finalist-in-iida-global-excellence-awards/): Designed by HDR, Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, has been named a finalist in the healthcare category of the 2024 IIDA Global Excellence Awards, which honor innovation and creativity in international interior design and interior architecture projects across 15 categories. Entries were reviewed by a jury of design professionals, including, Blitz Co-Founder and Architect, Melissa
- [Business Conditions Remain Flat at Architecture Firms, ABI Data Shows](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/business-conditions-remain-flat-at-architecture-firms-abi-data-shows/): The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index dipped slightly below 50 for November. The November AIA/Deltek ABI score of 49.6 changed little from October’s score of 50.3, indicating that the share of architecture firms that reported declining billings was essentially the same as the share that reported increasing billings. Any score below 50 indicates decreasing business conditions,
- [Medical Center Offering Specialty Care Services Opens in Doral, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/medical-center-offering-specialty-care-services-opens-in-doral-florida/): A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for UHealth Doral, a six-story, 160,000-square-foot medical center in Downtown Doral, Florida. The facility is part of a mixed-use community in Miami-Dade County. UHealth Doral includes 33 exam rooms, eight operating rooms, three endoscopy suites, 33 cancer treatment units, comprehensive radiology services, a lab, an onsite pharmacy, a seven-story parking
- [The Center for Health Design to Host Webinar on How Design Can Drive Healing, Equity & Peace](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/the-center-for-health-design-to-host-webinar-on-how-design-can-drive-healing-equity-peace/): The Center for Health Design will host the virtual exchange “Peace by Design: How Design Will Contribute to a More Peaceful World,” 1 p.m. ET Thursday, Jan. 9. In her new book, “Peace by Design,” author Mardelle McCuskey Shepley discusses the definition of design and design thinking, and evidence regarding the direct and indirect contributions
- [Plans Unveiled for OhioHealth Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer Center](https://mcdmag.com/2025/01/plans-unveiled-for-ohiohealth-comprehensive-outpatient-cancer-center/): OhioHealth has unveiled plans for a new comprehensive outpatient cancer center. The center will be located in the south parking lot on OhioHealth’s administrative campus across from OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. The project will include doubling the size of the existing building on the administrative campus, renovations to the current structure and
- [Medical Furnishings Balance Aesthetics with Functionality for More Upscale Designs](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/medical-furnishings-balance-aesthetics-with-functionality-for-more-upscale-designs/): More healthcare facilities now choose furnishings that enhance aesthetics and the patient experience. They are embracing custom restaurant and hotel furniture manufacturers for their innovative designs and emphasis on comfort. As more hospitals and medical offices seek to enhance the overall appearance and functionality of their waiting areas, it comes as no surprise that some
- [Heath May to Succeed Dan Noble as HKS CEO](https://mcdmag.com/2024/12/heath-may-to-succeed-dan-noble-as-hks-ceo/): Heath May will succeed Dan Noble as CEO and chairman at HKS. May will step into the CEO role in January 2026, following a year of apprenticeship and preparation alongside Noble to ensure a seamless and collaborative transition. Noble, who has served as HKS CEO since 2014, has been a cornerstone of the firm’s success for more
- [Design Plans Revealed for Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Replacement Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/design-plans-revealed-for-intermountain-st-vincent-regional-replacement-hospital/): The latest design plans for the new Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana have been unveiled. The replacement hospital, expected to break ground in spring of 2025 and be complete in 2029, will be a 14-floor, 737,000-square-foot facility located east of the current hospital building. The decision to replace the current facility was
- [Groundbreaking Held for Connecticut’s First Proton Therapy Cancer Center](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/groundbreaking-held-for-connecticuts-first-proton-therapy-cancer-center/): DPR Construction and its tri-venture partners Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare and Proton International broke ground on the new Connecticut Proton Therapy Cancer Center in Wallingford, Connecticut. This facility is the first of its kind in the state and will bring advanced cancer treatment options closer to home for millions. The new facility will
- [FGIA Updates Specification Detailing Comparative Analysis for Window, Door Products](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/fgia-updates-specification-detailing-comparative-analysis-for-window-door-products/): The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has updated specification document AAMA 2502-24. This document provides a standardized comparative analysis procedure for determining the structural integrity of window and door products. This document was last updated in 2019. “AAMA 2502 is an engineering procedural document that allows engineers to calculate the structural capacity of fenestration products
- [Spec Furniture Launches CEU Course on Designing for Accessibility](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/spec-furniture-launches-ceu-course-on-designing-for-accessibility/): Spec Furniture is launching a new Continuing Education Unit titled "Accessibility Considerations: Purposeful Design for All.” The course focuses on creating inclusive and functional built environments that cater to people of all abilities, including those with disabilities. The course covers a wide range of topics, including: Principles of universal design Accessibility guidelines and standards How
- [Healthcare Construction Input Prices Inch Higher in October](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/healthcare-construction-input-prices-inch-higher-in-october/): Construction input prices increased .3% in October compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Healthcare construction input prices increased .1% in October, and have increased .3% over a 12-month period. Prices increased in all three energy subcategories last month.
- [National Institute of Building Sciences Opens Building Innovation 2025 Call for Speakers](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/national-institute-of-building-sciences-opens-building-innovation-2025-call-for-speakers/): The National Institute of Building Sciences has opened the call for speakers for Building Innovation 2025, which will be held May 19-21 at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia. Abstract submissions are due Jan. 3. Industry leaders with valuable insights, case studies, best practices, lessons learned and/or remaining challenges are encouraged to share their
- [The Joint Commission Issues Sentinel Event Alert to Help Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Environmental Disasters](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/the-joint-commission-issues-sentinel-event-alert-to-help-prepare-healthcare-organizations-for-environmental-disasters/): To support healthcare organizations in implementing proactive risk management strategies, The Joint Commission has issued Sentinel Event Alert, “Environmental disasters: Preparing to safely evacuate or shelter in place.” This alert outlines steps for healthcare organizations to consider as they prepare for weather and climate-related disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and extreme heat. Joint
- [ASPE Introduces MedGas Basics Classes](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/aspe-introduces-medgas-basics-classes/): ASPE announced its new MedGas Basics classes on ASPE Education. The four classes provide an introduction to medgas system design for those looking to get into plumbing engineering. The instructional video classes cover the following topics: An overview of medical gas system components Design details for patient and operating rooms Medical vacuum and air compressor selection and
- [Centra Langhorne Medical Center Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/centra-langhorne-medical-center-tops-out/): Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Remedy Medical Properties and Centra Health to celebrate the topping out of Centra Langhorne Medical Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. The project includes a five-story, 126,813-square-foot medical office building that features pre-surgery, imaging, outpatient rehabilitation, endocrinology, brain and spine, urology, pulmonology and pain management services. The facility will house multiple
- [Upcoming Projects, November 2024](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/upcoming-projects-november-2024/): Visit MedicalConstructionData or click here for more information on these projects and thousands of other projects across the United States. MedicalConstructionData from BuildCentral gives you real-time access to projects and decision makers that matter to you. Baptist Health SilverLeaf Saint Johns, Fla. Acute Care Hospital $45 Million Hartford Hospital Patient Care Tower Hartford, Conn. Acute
- [Louisville, Kentucky’s First New Hospital in 150+ Years Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/louisville-kentuckys-first-new-hospital-in-150-years-opens/): Norton West Louisville Hospital opened its doors to patients, giving residents of West Louisville, Kentucky access to outpatient, hospital and emergency services, as well as primary and specialty care closer to home. It is the first new hospital built in West Louisville in more than 150 years. Norton West Louisville Hospital has a 24/7 emergency
- [UK King’s Daughters Expansion and Renovation Project Tops Out](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/uk-kings-daughters-expansion-and-renovation-project-tops-out/): A topping out ceremony was held for UK King’s Daughters expansion and renovation project in Ashland, Kentucky. The 210,000-square-foot patient tower will feature emergency and imaging departments. The tower will add more than 75 exam rooms and/or treatment spaces, including rooms designed for treating patient specialty care needs. The project will also add a separate,
- [Construction Management Association of America Unveils 2024 Project Achievement Award Winners](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/construction-management-association-of-america-unveils-2024-project-achievement-award-winners/): The Construction Management Association of America has recently announced its 2024 Project Achievement Award winners. Each year, America’s leading professional construction and program managers deliver creative and innovative projects around the world. Regardless of size or complexity, successful projects represent lessons learned in the industry. Award winners serve as examples for CMAA to promote professionalism
- [IIDA Names 2024 Healthcare Design Award Winners](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/iida-names-2024-healthcare-design-award-winners/): The International Interior Design Association has announced winners of the 2024 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize design firms for creativity and innovation in the design of healthcare facilities across 14 categories within ambulatory, extended care and assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Projects were reviewed by a panel of healthcare design professionals. According the
- [Research Shows Engineering Firms’ Impact on Economy, Continued Optimism on Business Climate](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/research-shows-engineering-firms-impact-on-economy-continued-optimism-on-business-climate/): The ACEC Research Institute released the results of two studies on the current and future state of the engineering industry, and its role in the overall U.S. economy. The reports, the 2024 Economic Assessment of the Engineering & Design Services Industry and the Engineering Business Sentiment Report for 2024 Q4, both point to continued optimism
- [Texas Children’s New Clinic Serves as Prototype for Future Behavioral Health Clinics](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/texas-childrens-new-clinic-serves-as-prototype-for-future-behavioral-health-clinics/): Texas Children’s Hospital’s new Intensive Outpatient Programs Behavioral Health Clinic, located in Bellaire, Texas, offers an intermediate option for patients not requiring a hospital admission, while also providing step-down care for patients after a hospital discharge. The project team included Perkins&Will and DPR Construction. This project type is unique for Texas Children’s Hospital. Spaces were
- [ABC Releases Latest Construction Spending Data](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/abc-releases-latest-construction-spending-data/): National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors' analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Healthcare construction spending decreased slightly by .6% in September, but has increased .9% over the last 12 months. Spending was also up on a monthly basis in half of the 16
- [Construction Begins on New Western State Forensic Hospital in Washington](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/construction-begins-on-new-western-state-forensic-hospital-hospital-in-washington/): A groundbreaking ceremony recently marked the beginning of construction on the new forensic hospital on Western State Hospital's campus in Lakewood, Washington. The 467,000-square-foot, 350-bed facility will provide skilled psychiatric treatment in a secure, therapeutic setting for individuals entering through the criminal justice system. The hospital is scheduled for completion between 2027 and 2029. The
- [North Carolina Surgical Hospital in Chapel Hill Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/north-carolina-surgical-hospital-in-chapel-hill-opens/): UNC Health’s North Carolina Surgical Hospital has been completed. Rising seven stories and spanning 375,000 square feet, it is the largest addition to the Chapel Hill campus since it was built in 1952. Designed by Page and built by Skanska, the new surgical hospital offers 26 operating rooms, four of which are hybrid-size operating rooms
- [Rebecca Ames & Homa Pesarakli Named 2024 Joseph G. Sprague New Investigator Award Recipients](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/rebecca-ames-homa-pesarakli-named-2024-joseph-g-sprague-new-investigator-award-recipients/): Rebecca Ames, M.S., and Homa Pesarakli, MArch, EDAC, have been selected as the 2024 Joseph G. Sprague New Investigator Award recipients. Both Ph.D. students, Ames attends Cornell University and Pesarakli attends Texas A&M University. The award is presented by The Center for Health Design. Both award recipients will receive $15,000 in funding to support their
- [Gilbane Strengthens Northern California Leadership Team with Sue Bhattacharjee](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/gilbane-strengthens-northern-california-leadership-team-with-sue-bhattacharjee/): Suchayita (Sue) Bhattacharjee has been appointed as director of preconstruction at Gilbane Building Company. She brings to her position over 15 years of construction industry experience with a proven background of delivering successful results. Her track record includes leading complex healthcare and life sciences projects in California, notably the $3-billion UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital
- [ACHA Honors Doug Erickson for Lifelong Dedication to Safe and Effective Healthcare Design](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/acha-honors-doug-erickson-for-lifelong-dedication-to-safe-and-effective-healthcare-design/): Douglas S. Erickson, FASHE, has been awarded the 2024 ACHA Presidential Citation from the American College of Healthcare Architects. This award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated significant contributions over their career toward advancing the art and science of healthcare architecture. Erickson's contributions and expertise in healthcare facilities planning, design and construction span nearly
- [John Fowler Named LiRo-Hill New England Healthcare Practice Leader](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/john-fowler-named-liro-hill-new-england-healthcare-practice-leader/): John Fowler, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined LiRo-Hill as a vice president and the New England healthcare practice leader. Working out of the Schrafft’s City Center office in Boston, Massachusetts, he will lead the healthcare planning and design teams for New England clients and collaborate with the firm’s other offices nationally to establish the
- [Plans Announced for $138M Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital in South Carolina](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/plans-announced-for-138m-inpatient-behavioral-health-hospital-in-south-carolina/): Prisma Health plans to build a new $138-million inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Upstate region of South Carolina, addressing a growing need for enhanced access to behavioral health services. Site work is expected to begin in spring 2025, pending Certificate of Need approval. Construction should take approximately two years. The hospital will be supported
- [Gilbane Hires Anne Alexander as New York City Senior Manager of Business Development](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/gilbane-hires-anne-alexander-as-new-york-city-senior-manager-of-business-development/): Anne Alexander has been hired as senior manager of business development for Gilbane Building Company’s New York City business. She brings over 18 years of experience working with firms to develop growth strategies for existing and new markets within the AEC industry. In her role, Alexander will leverage her marketing and sales strategy expertise to
- [Artwork at 2 Healthcare Facilities Take Spotlight in NOAH Arts in Health Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/artwork-at-2-healthcare-facilities-take-spotlight-in-noah-arts-in-health-awards/): The National Organization for Arts in Health announced this year’s winners of its Cam Busch NOAH Arts in Health Awards. The awards were presented at the University of Houston Student Center during the organization’s conference, NOAHCON 24. The annual awards are open to NOAH members: individual artists working in all disciplines, or arts in health
- [Call for Speakers Opens for 2025 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/call-for-speakers-opens-for-2025-healthcare-facilities-symposium-expo/): A call for speakers has opened for the 2025 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo. Industry leaders are invited to share expertise with a diverse audience of healthcare professionals. The deadline to submit is Feb. 14. Industry executives, experts, senior leaders in healthcare planning, design, construction and operations, as well as companies showcasing innovative case studies,
- [White Paper: NFPA 110 10-Second Time to Readiness](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/white-paper-nfpa-110-10-second-time-to-readiness/): The 10-second start has been a point of pride for quality generator set manufacturers for several years. Touting the ability to start a unit, bring it up to acceptable frequency and voltage and connect it to a facility suffering from an outage has made engine-based generator sets the standby power system of choice for healthcare
- [Intermountain Health Unveils Site of Future Standalone Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/intermountain-health-unveils-site-of-future-standalone-childrens-hospital-in-las-vegas/): Intermountain Health unveiled the location for its future standalone children’s hospital in Southern Nevada at UNLV’s Harry Reid Research and Technology Park. Design of the hospital has begun, as well as clinical activities and workforce planning, including sustainable recruitment. More details will be available at a later date as the project develops. “We recognize the
- [Plans Underway for Baton Rouge General Neighborhood Hospital in Louisiana](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/plans-underway-for-baton-rouge-general-neighborhood-hospital-in-louisiana/): Baton Rouge General announced plans to open a neighborhood hospital in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Plans for the 40,000-square-foot facility include a 14-bed emergency room and 12-bed inpatient hospital, outpatient services like imaging and lab, as well as physician practices. Plans for the hospital began two years ago, and the land was purchased last year. The
- [Prefab Speeds Completion, Installation of 2 Identical Freestanding Emergency Departments](https://mcdmag.com/2024/11/prefab-speeds-completion-installation-of-2-identical-freestanding-emergency-departments/): Ribbon cuttings celebrated the openings of two nearly identical freestanding emergency departments — one in Florida and one in Texas. Manatee Memorial Hospital’s new 10,884-square-foot Manatee ER at Palma Sola, located in Bradenton, Florida, includes six exam rooms, three rapid medical spaces, a full-service laboratory, along with X-ray and ultrasound areas. South Texas Health System
- [Carl Hampson Joins Soderstrom as Design Principal](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/carl-hampson-joins-soderstrom-as-design-principal/): Carl Hampson, AIA, LEED AP, has joined Soderstrom as design principal. He will provide design leadership and guidance across all practice areas, including healthcare. He will focus specifically on elevating design work, mentoring staff and fostering a robust design culture. He is also committed to expanding the firm’s presence in the marketplace and engaging with
- [LeChase Begins Renovation of MRI Suite at Nuvance Health Center in New York](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/lechase-begins-renovation-of-mri-suite-at-nuvance-health-center-in-new-york/): LeChase Construction Services is renovating a magnetic resonance imaging room at Nuvance Health Imaging and Radiology in Fishkill, New York for the installation of new MRI equipment. Crews are performing the 1,000-square-foot renovation while operations continue at the imaging center. Steps are being taken to prevent disruption to the adjacent MRI units, as well as
- [Programming Announced for Fall 2024 Architecture for Health Visiting Lecture Series](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/programming-announced-for-fall-2024-architecture-for-health-visiting-lecture-series/): Texas A&M School of Architecture has released the schedule and programming for its Fall 2024 Architecture for Health Visiting Lecture Series. The theme is “Innovative Approaches for Enhancing Safety in Health Facilities’ Design.” The lecture series is open to allied professionals and the general public. Invited interdisciplinary speakers discuss their concepts and ideas each week.
- [Virtual Presentation to Explore Mitigating Healthcare Waterborne Infections](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/virtual-presentation-to-explore-mitigating-healthcare-waterborne-infections/): Chicago Faucets is bringing together industry leaders in science, water management and engineering to explore the intersection of water safety and infection prevention in healthcare facilities for a panel discussion. The lunch and learn virtual presentation will be held noon CT Tuesday, Nov. 12. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest in regulatory compliance
- [Designing Inclusive Healthcare Environments](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/designing-inclusive-healthcare-environments/): Supporting patients with disabilities In 2023, the Urban Institute published research concluding that four in 10 adults with disabilities experience unfair treatment in healthcare settings, at work or when applying for public benefits. The institute also reported more than 50% of those with disabilities experienced a delay in receiving care because of discrimination. These findings
- [Six-Story, 124-Bed Tower Expands Acute Care in Northeast Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/six-story-124-bed-tower-expands-acute-care-in-northeast-florida/): A new inpatient tower has opened on the University of Florida Health North campus in Jacksonville, Florida. The third phase of the master planned campus, the 124-bed, 174,000-square-foot tower expands acute care and adds two new service lines — rehabilitation and concierge medicine — for the North Jacksonville community. The new facility includes a 48-bed
- [Groundbreaking Held for New El Paso VA Health Care Center](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/groundbreaking-held-for-new-el-paso-va-health-care-center/): The Design-Build team of Clark Construction Group and the SmithGroup + HKS Joint Venture recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new El Paso VA Health Care Center in Fort Bliss, Texas. The 492,000-square-foot ambulatory care facility will be located on the William Beaumont Army Medical Center campus. It is anticipated to be completed in 2028.
- [Recipients Selected for Health Facilities Symposium and Expo Distinction Awards](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/recipients-selected-for-health-facilities-symposium-and-expo-distinction-awards/): Winners have been announced for the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo’s 2024 Symposium Distinction Awards. The annual program recognizes design teams, projects and individuals who have made a profound contribution to the healthcare design industry. The program accepts submissions of all types and sizes of patient care-related facilities. In addition, it recognizes the best and
- [VA Expands Virtual Care Options, Rolls Out Tele-emergency Care for Veterans](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/va-expands-virtual-care-options-rolls-out-tele-emergency-care-for-veterans/): The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ tele-emergency care is now available nationwide, a step that increases timely access to virtual emergency care options for veterans enrolled in VA healthcare. This expansion of care — piloted in recent months — has helped more than 61,182 callers with a 59.4% case resolution rate. This means veterans’ needs
- [5 Healthcare Facilities Receive 2024 NAFA Clean Air Award](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/5-healthcare-facilities-receive-2024-nafa-clean-air-award/): The National Air Filtration Association has announced recipients of the Clean Air Awards for 2024. The awards are presented each year to building owners and managers who take steps to significantly improve the quality of their indoor air by increasing the level or efficiency of their HVAC air filtration system in 10 specific categories. Five
- [FGI, The Center for Health Design Collaborate on New Healthcare Research Award](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/fgi-the-center-for-health-design-collaborate-on-new-healthcare-research-award/): The Facility Guidelines Institute and The Center for Health Design are collaborating on the inauguration of the Douglas S. Erickson Health Care Research Award. This award underscores the long-term commitment of both organizations to advancing the body of research related to healthcare design. Named in honor of Doug Erickson, FASHE, former CEO of FGI, the
- [Ruga Receives AIA California Lifetime Achievement Award in Healthcare Facility Design](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/ruga-receives-aia-california-lifetime-achievement-award-in-healthcare-facility-design/): Healthcare facility design visionary Wayne Ruga, FAIA, is the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award in Healthcare Facility Design recipient, bestowed by AIA California. For more than four decades, Ruga’s progressive work has not only shaped the landscape of healthcare design, but has fundamentally transformed how to approach the intersection of architecture and healing. Ruga established think
- [Chris Grossnicklaus to Lead Corgan’s Healthcare Sector](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/chris-grossnicklaus-to-lead-corgans-healthcare-sector/): Chris Grossnicklaus, AIA, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, has been promoted to national sector leader for Corgan’s healthcare practice. He has more than 18 years of experience in the design industry, with the last seven years at Corgan taking a leadership role in the healthcare practice. Prior to his promotion, he served as principal and
- [Hoefer Welker Hires Industry Veteran as Partner, Healthcare Principal](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/hoefer-welker-hires-industry-veteran-as-partner-healthcare-principal/): Steve Stokes, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CLGB, has been hired as a partner and healthcare principal in Hoefer Welker’s Jacksonville, Florida office. With more than 30 years of experience focusing on large-scale, complex healthcare projects, he will leverage his experience to drive strategic growth and innovative projects in the Jacksonville market. He will also provide
- [Healthcare Leadership Transitions Announced for DLR Group](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/healthcare-leadership-transitions-announced-for-dlr-group/): Damian Huneycutt, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, has been named southeast healthcare client leader at DLR Group. A principal at the firm, Huneycutt assumes the role following the September 2024 retirement of longtime colleague and mentor DLR Group Principal John M. Beyer, AIA, NCARB. In his new role, he will oversee DLR Group’s relationships with healthcare clients
- [Former Parking Structure on Maine Hospital Campus Transforms into 8-Story Patient Tower](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/former-parking-structure-on-maine-hospital-campus-transforms-into-8-story-patient-tower/): MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland recently opened its doors to the Malone Family Tower, an eight-story addition to the hospital’s historic campus in Portland, Maine. Ten years in the making, the new campus landmark ushers in 96 patient rooms, 40 pre- and post-surgical beds and 19 procedure rooms. Located at the site of a former
- [Construction Complete on West Bed Tower Expansion at Shannon Medical Center](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/construction-complete-on-west-bed-tower-expansion-at-shannon-medical-center/): Construction is complete on the west bed tower at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, Texas. The seven-story, 140,000-square-foot expansion broke ground in early 2023, and will allow the healthcare provider to serve a wider range of patients across Concho Valley. The project team included Hoar Construction, O’Connell Robertson and Datum Engineers. Shannon Medical Center
- [Upcoming Projects, October 2024](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/upcoming-projects-october-2024/): Visit MedicalConstructionData or click here for more information on these projects and thousands of other projects across the United States. MedicalConstructionData from BuildCentral gives you real-time access to projects and decision makers that matter to you. SSM Health New Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Saint Louis, Mo. Acute Care Hospital $31 Million University of North Carolina
- [New Lutheran MOB Serves as Healthcare Hub for Wheat Ridge, Colorado](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/new-lutheran-mob-serves-as-healthcare-hub-for-wheat-ridge-colorado/): A grand opening was recently held for Intermountain Health’s new Lutheran Medical Office Building. The five-story, 138,000-square-foot facility is located on the new Lutheran Medical Center Campus in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The opening of the MOB follows the recent opening of the new Intermountain Lutheran Hospital and together are designed to position the campus as
- [AIA/Deltek Release Latest Architecture Billings Index](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/aia-deltek-release-latest-architecture-billings-index-2/): Despite improving conditions in the broader economy, September marked the 20th consecutive month of declining billings for architecture firms, according to the latest data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index . The ABI score of 45.7 for the month indicates that the majority of firms continued to experience a decline in their billings. “Despite recent
- [Sentara Obici Hospital Art Collection Pays Homage to Founder’s Vision](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/sentara-obici-hospital-art-collection-pays-homage-to-founders-vision/): Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, has a storied history built on love, generosity and healing. It started with Amedeo Obici, an Italian immigrant who co-founded Planter’s Peanuts and developed a method for blanching and roasting that made him wealthy. He moved his successful business to Suffolk, where Amedeo and his wife Louise made
- [Antelope Valley Medical Center Unveils New Infusion Suite](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/antelope-valley-medical-center-unveils-new-infusion-suite/): Antelope Valley Medical Center, in partnership with CarepathRx has opened an integrated, comprehensive infusion suite. Located in Lancaster, California, the six-chair infusion suite aims to enhance patient comfort and provides an alternative site of care for added convenience. The suite offers a dedicated space for infusion therapy, catering to patients requiring intravenous medications, or requiring
- [FCA, Svigals + Partners Form Partnership](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/fca-svigals-partners-form-partnership/): FCA has welcomed Svigals + Partners into its organization. Svigals + Partners, LLP, a dynamic practice known for transformative design and art integration, is a perfect addition to the FCA culture. This forward-thinking partnership unites two visionary forces under one mission: to improve lives through design, blending subject matter expertise with a bold creative outlook.
- [DLR Group Appoints Higher Education Leader to Spearhead Pacific Northwest Healthcare Teams](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/dlr-group-appoints-higher-education-leader-to-spearhead-pacific-northwest-healthcare-teams/): DLR Group Higher Education Leader and Principal Jackie Eckhardt, AIA, Assoc. DBIA, is also taking on healthcare leadership within the firm. With the Sept. 30 retirement of Healthcare Leader David Frum, FAIA, FACHA, Eckhardt will lead healthcare and higher education design and planning teams in the Pacific Northwest in order to grow the firm’s presence
- [Healthcare Construction Input Prices Down in September](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/healthcare-construction-input-prices-down-in-september/): Construction input prices decreased .9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Healthcare construction input prices also decreased .6% for the month. Prices decreased in two of the three energy subcategories last month. Crude petroleum prices were
- [Francis Pitts Selected as 2024 ACHA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/francis-pitts-selected-as-2024-acha-lifetime-achievement-award-recipient/): Francis Pitts, FAIA, FACHA, OAA, principal at architecture+, has been selected as the 2024 American College of Healthcare Architects’ Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The Lifetime Achievement Award jury recognized his notable impact on the practice of healthcare architecture, nominating him for this prestigious honor, and the ACHA Board of Regents approved the recommendation. Clyde Moore
- [Join MCD's Virtual AIA CEU Day to Learn Latest Innovations in Infection Control](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/join-virtual-mcds-aia-ceu-day-to-learn-latest-innovations-in-infection-control/): Medical Construction Design is partnering with AEC Daily to once again host a virtual AIA CEU day. This highly anticipated event will consist of three, one-hour virtual CEU sessions focused on infection control. The event will take place noon EST Oct. 24. Each session will dive deep into the latest innovations and methods in designing
- [Ware Malcomb Names Nick Watkins Director of Workplace Strategy](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/ware-malcomb-names-nick-watkins-director-of-workplace-strategy/): Nick Watkins has joined Ware Malcomb as director of workplace strategy. In this role, Watkins will lead Strategy and Change Management services for clients, in multiple practice areas, including healthcare, across the firm. Watkins will lead Ware Malcomb's Workplace Strategy team in integrating mixed research methods, including advanced statistical analyses, AI and machine learning, to
- [Rosendin Begins Construction on UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/rosendin-begins-construction-on-ucsf-health-helen-diller-hospital/): Rosendin, an electrical contractor, has begun work on the new UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital in San Francisco, California. The $4.3-billion project at the University of California, San Francisco’s flagship campus at Parnassus Heights is dubbed “the hospital of the future.” In August 2020, Rosendin was selected to be part of the project team that
- [IFMA Publication Provides Roadmap to Understanding, Leveraging AI in Built Environment](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/ifma-publication-provides-roadmap-to-understanding-leveraging-ai-in-built-environment/): The International Facility Management Association has released "Gamechanger: A Facility Manager’s Guide to Building a Relationship with AI." This new publication serves as a guide for facility management professionals ready to embrace the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. From predictive maintenance to optimizing energy efficiency, AI is rapidly reshaping the way facility managers operate; this
- [CHD Offers Open Access to Interactive Design Diagrams in October](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/chd-offers-open-access-to-interactive-design-diagrams-in-october/): The Center for Health Design is offering open access to interactive design diagrams for the month of October. In a visually intuitive and actionable format, these diagrams provide a link between the evidence base, design strategies and desired outcomes – safety, efficiency, satisfaction and high-quality care. A range of design element considerations – including lighting
- [UCSF Proton Therapy Center for Cancer Care Gets Green Light](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/ucsf-proton-therapy-center-for-cancer-care-gets-green-light/): The UC Board of Regents has approved the UCSF cancer treatment center, as well as UCSF research space, a life sciences incubator and primary and specialty care clinics as part of the Dogpatch Power Station development in southeast San Francisco, California. Clinical space in the building will open in 2028, and a center for proton
- [HFSE Recap: Event Sees Double-Digit Attendance Growth, Record Number of Exhibitors](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/hfse-recap-event-sees-double-digit-attendance-growth-record-number-of-exhibitors/): Thousands of manufacturers, architects, designers, engineers, contractors and healthcare leaders united Sept. 24-26 at the Austin Convention Center in Texas for the 37th annual Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo. "Gathering healthcare visionaries, partners, sponsors and exhibitors in one place, the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo is where innovation meets collaboration, paving the way for a
- [Vacant OB Unit Converted to Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Kindred Hospital Paramount](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/vacant-ob-unit-converted-to-acute-rehabilitation-unit-at-kindred-hospital-paramount/): ScionHealth has opened a new acute rehabilitation unit at Kindred Hospital in Paramount California. The ARU helps adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability due to injury or illness. The project converted a vacant 12-bed OB unit into an 18-bed rehab unit. The ARU features semi-private rooms for patients recovering from conditions
- [AMFP Greater NY Chapter Addresses How Healthcare Systems Use Real Estate During Panel Session](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/amfp-greater-ny-chapter-addresses-how-healthcare-systems-use-real-estate-during-panel-session/): Association of Medical Facility Professionals Greater NY Chapter recently hosted an interactive session focused on innovation in institutional policy. Panelists described the factors that affect healthcare system decisions regarding targeted geography, size and type of real estate needed, whether the asset will be leased or acquired and the project delivery approach. The session was held
- [Healthcare Construction Spending Up in August, Says ABC](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/healthcare-construction-spending-up-in-august-says-abc/): Healthcare construction spending increased 0.1% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.22 trillion. Spending was up on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased 0.1%, while public
- [New Handbook for Facility Managers Breaks Down Healthcare Compliance](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/new-handbook-for-facility-managers-breaks-down-healthcare-compliance/): The latest edition of the American Society for Health Care Engineering’s Health Care Facilities Management Handbook series is now available. Focusing on understanding healthcare compliance, the handbook maps out the compliance landscape and reviews best practices in documentation, emergency preparedness, life safety, security and environmental rounding. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare facilities codes, standards
- [Heather Kampa Joins Taylor Design’s Growing Sacramento Office](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/heather-kampa-joins-taylor-designs-growing-sacramento-office/): Heather Kampa, CID, WELL AP, EDAC, has joined Taylor Design’s growing Sacramento, California office as project director. She was previously a principal and vice president for one of the 10 largest healthcare architecture firms in the United States, where she spent 18 years in design, client services and management roles. Kampa is president-elect of CREW-Sacramento,
- [Balancing Patient Care with Instrument Processing Challenges](https://mcdmag.com/2024/10/balancing-patient-care-with-instrument-processing-challenges/): Even with a designated area for instrument processing, there’s a chance the workflow design may not be compliant. Regardless of the size and shape of the area, we can help. 5-Step Instrument Processing Workflow There are more than 680,000 infections and billions of dollars in excess healthcare costs related to healthcare-associated infections across the United
- [Modular Expansion of Emergency Department at St. Charles Hospital Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/modular-expansion-of-emergency-department-at-st-charles-hospital-opens/): A ribbon-cutting was held for Catholic Health’s St. Charles Hospital (Port Jefferson, New York) newly completed emergency department expansion. Built by Axis Construction Corporation and delivered via prefabrication, the ED expansion provides an additional 4,300 square feet, doubling the size of the previous ED, with 10 more treatment bays and a larger waiting room. The
- [Healthcare Lighting that Reshapes the Patient Experience](https://mcdmag.com/2024/05/healthcare-lighting-that-reshapes-the-patient-experience/): Transformative power of lighting design creates comfort, promotes healing Lighting plays a crucial role in shaping the patient experience in healthcare settings. It can influence a patient's mood, comfort level and overall sense of well-being. Harsh, bright lighting can create a sterile and unwelcoming atmosphere, which can be particularly unsettling for patients already feeling vulnerable.
- [Upcoming Projects, September 2024](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/upcoming-projects-september-2024/): Visit MedicalConstructionData or here for more information on these projects and thousands of other projects across the United States. MedicalConstructionData from BuildCentral gives you real-time access to projects and decision makers that matter to you. Gallup Indian Medical Center replacement Gallup, N.M. Acute Care Hospital $550 Million Greene Memorial Hospital replacement Xenia, Ohio Acute Care
- [Registration Opens for 2025 ASHE PDC Summit](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/registration-opens-for-2025-ashe-pdc-summit/): Registration for the 2025 International Summit & Exhibition on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction is open. The American Society for Health Care Engineering and its fellow supporting organizations have announced details on programming for the 2025 PDC Summit, which will take place March 9-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Each year,
- [Grady Memorial Hospital Bed Expansion Project Wins National DBIA Award](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/grady-memorial-hospital-bed-expansion-project-wins-national-dbia-award/): The Design-Build Institute of America has announced the 2024 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners. The Grady Memorial Hospital bed expansion project, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has won in the healthcare facilities category. Overall, features of the project reflect the Design-Build team’s holistic consideration of both patient care and the well-being of healthcare professionals. The project
- [DPR Construction Releases Latest Healthcare Insights](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/dpr-construction-releases-latest-healthcare-insights/): Healthcare organizations navigating the delicate balance between construction and technology initiatives must foster partnerships in order to effectively integrate technology into capital project planning, according to the latest in DPR Construction’s Healthcare Insights series. “Today’s patients expect more than clinical expertise,” said Carl Fleming, a DPR healthcare strategist. “They’re seeking a ‘phygital’ experience: seamless interactions
- [Construction Begins on Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/construction-begins-on-baptist-health-rehabilitation-hospital/): Construction has started on the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital in South Miami, Florida. The three-story, 100,000-square-foot facility will feature 62 private inpatient rooms, with the capacity to open an additional 30 private rooms. It will offer specialized treatment for patients with brain or spinal cord injuries, as well as select cardiac, oncology, orthopedic and stroke
- [New & Improved VA Outpatient Clinic Serving Patients in Lakeland, Florida](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/new-improved-va-outpatient-clinic-serving-patients-in-lakeland-florida/): A new outpatient clinic for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is open in Lakeland, Florida. At 132,000 square feet — five times larger than the former local clinic — the facility houses 90 primary care exam rooms, 24 mental health treatment rooms, 24 specialty clinic spaces, four audiology booths and a radiology department. Additionally,
- [SmithGroup Interior Design Principal Named ASID Designer of the Year](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/smithgroup-interior-design-principal-named-asid-designer-of-the-year/): Alison Faecher, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP, interior design principal in SmithGroup’s Boston, Massachusetts office, has been named Designer of the Year by the American Society of Interior Designers, during its annual National Awards program. Faecher’s design approach is based on a unique blend of creativity, empathy and expertise. Using storytelling as a driver, she connects
- [Linda Dickey Appointed to FGI Board of Directors](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/linda-dickey-appointed-to-fgi-board-of-directors/): Linda Dickey, RN, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, has been appointed to the Facility Guidelines Institute’s board of directors. She is an infection prevention consultant who previously served as senior director for quality, patient safety and infection prevention at UCI Health in Orange County, California. Dickey brings a wealth of experience to her role. She has a
- [Ryan Companies Promotes Steve Stecker to Senior VP of Healthcare Project Development](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/ryan-companies-promotes-steve-stecker-to-senior-vp-of-healthcare-project-development/): Steve Stecker, CHC, has been promoted to senior vice president of healthcare project development at Ryan Companies. He will lead business development efforts to further enhance the company’s diverse healthcare construction portfolio and sector-specific markets. With over 35 years of industry experience, Stecker brings extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise managing healthcare and senior living projects.
- [Practice Greenhealth Unveils Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator 2.0](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/practice-greenhealth-unveils-health-care-emissions-impact-calculator-2-0/): Practice Greenhealth has introduced the Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator 2.0, along with additional resources available to support greenhouse gas emissions reduction journeys. One new resource is the GHG emission reduction action plan template, which helps healthcare organizations create an action plan to reduce a facility's GHG emissions by identifying and prioritizing possible interventions. This
- [Patients Welcomed to New ValleyWise 10-Story Replacement Facility](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/patients-welcomed-to-new-valleywise-10-story-replacement-facility/): Valleywise Health has opened its new 673,000-square-foot, 10-story medical center to patients, replacing the legacy hospital that has served the Phoenix, Arizona community for more than 50 years. More than 200 patients were recently transferred from the existing tower to the new facility. Each will have an individual patient room designed for both function and
- [Phoenix Children's Hospital - Arrowhead Campus Opens](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/phoenix-childrens-hospital-arrowhead-campus-opens/): Phoenix Children's Hospital – Arrowhead has opened in Glendale, Arizona. The 175,000-square-foot hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including inpatient care, a 24/7 emergency department, surgical care and advanced imaging services. The new hospital will treat up to 72,000 patients annually. The hospital has 24 inpatient beds with plans to expand to 48 beds
- [Elevatus Architecture Expands Healthcare Leadership](https://mcdmag.com/2024/09/elevatus-architecture-expands-healthcare-leadership/): Elevatus Architecture has added two leaders to its healthcare team: Tom Salzer and Scott Teffeteller. Salzer serves as principal and market leader, bringing a wealth of experience and a national reputation for excellence in healthcare design. As a former firm owner, Salzer has consistently demonstrated an unwavering d