Creating a Modern Space That Preserves the Past

Creating a Modern Space That Preserves the Past

Hooper Community Center creates an inclusive gathering space in a former historic gym. Students want to learn and relax with modern amenities. But that doesn’t mean that the facility can’t still celebrate its historical roots. The renovation of the Hooper Community Center for The Webb Schools by Page & Turnbull preserves its historic architecture while…

Wrong Disinfectant Can Lead to Occupational Health Risks

Wrong Disinfectant Can Lead to Occupational Health Risks

Overuse of disinfectants cause healthcare workers to be unnecessarily exposed to substances that could cause or aggravate asthma or dermatitis. Workers in cleaning occupations frequently do not report their work-related illnesses because of real or perceived discouragement by employers, job insecurity and marginalization of this occupational category. Failing to recognize the hazards of disinfectants, along…

Iredell Memorial Hospital to Break Ground on New Expansion

Iredell Memorial Hospital to Break Ground on New Expansion

  The expansion will increase the size of both the emergency department and critical care unit. Iredell Health System will soon begin the first phase of its expansion at Iredell Memorial Hospital, increasing the size of both the emergency department and the critical care unit. Iredell Health System plans to expand the emergency department (ED)…

How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities

How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities

  From laying out plans to actively drilling, fire safety drills are critical to preventing real harm. Safety drills matter to healthcare facilities since they not only house critical healthcare personnel, but potentially vulnerable patients. These patients may not be able to move on their own during a crisis situation or could injure themselves by…

B.C. to pilot digital permit process in 2024

B.C. to pilot digital permit process in 2024

  The Government of British Columbia is investing in digital permitting and the construction industry to make the process quicker and more collaborative. “Faster approvals and builds will unlock more homes for British Columbians sooner, easing some of the pressure on our strained housing market,” said Ravi Kahlon, minister of housing. The Ministry of Housing, with…