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Field Report: Construction

Scanning tech helps speed planning

UAMS Medical Center used handheld scanning technology to safely create 3D models of its construction project during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 30, 2021

HFM Staff

UAMS Medical Center used handheld scanning technology to safely create 3D models of its construction project during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Construction

AHA advocates for investments in aging health care infrastructure

The AHA seeks to secure funding for hospitals and health systems through the Biden Administration's American Jobs Plan

June 30, 2021

Jamie Morgan

The AHA seeks to secure funding for hospitals and health systems through the Biden Administration's American Jobs Plan.

Vista Award Winner

Parkland Hospital sets standard for collaborative project delivery

Parkland's design and construction team implemented an innovative delivery model that continues to influence the field

April 30, 2021

Erik J. Martin

Parkland's design and construction team implemented an innovative delivery model that continues to influence the field.

Vista Award Winner

Project drives hospital rebirth

Parkland Health & Hospital System earns Vista Award for team-based innovation

April 30, 2021

Erik J. Martin

Parkland Health & Hospital System earns Vista Award for team-based innovation.

2021 Hospital Construction Survey

Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges

April 22, 2021

Jamie Morgan and Beth Burmahl

Hospitals and contractors take on pandemic-related building and design challenges.

Construction

Redesign increases isolation space for COVID-19 patients

University of Virginia Medical Center made two major design changes during an expansion project to add 96 negative-pressure spaces

March 30, 2021

Jamie Morgan

University of Virginia Medical Center made two major design changes during an expansion project to add 96 negative-pressure spaces.

Construction

Redesign increases isolation space

UVA Medical Center implemented design changes mid-construction to increase airborne infectious isolation rooms

March 8, 2021

Jamie Morgan

UVA Medical Center implemented design changes mid-construction to increase airborne infectious isolation rooms.

Female doctors wearing PPE looking at charts. Coronavirus hazard sign on wall

CONSTRUCTION

Turning temporary structures into permanent spaces

Facilities management leader discusses process in building two temporary health care sites, and tips for transitioning structures from temporary to permanent

January 14, 2021

Patrick C. Rhinehart, CSP, CHFM

Facilities management leader discusses process in building two temporary health care sites, and tips for transitioning structures from temporary to permanent.