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Healthcare Projects Nab Top Honors in Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Annual Awards

Two healthcare projects are among winners of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s 2024 PCI Design Awards. For 61 years, the awards have showcased and recognized creative and innovative uses of precast concrete. Panels of engineers, architects and precast concrete producers judge all submittals. Read More …

IAPMO Seeks Input on Manual of Recommended Construction Practices for Potable Water

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group are seeking the public’s initial input for development of the Manual of Recommended Construction Practices for Potable Water. Read More …

USGBC Data Reveals Top States for 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 52 healthcare projects were LEED certified in 2023, covering 8.1 million gross square feet. Projects included clinics, diagnostic and other outpatient facilities, along with inpatient healthcare facilities. To learn more, visit usgbc.org.

New York had the most LEED-certified healthcare projects, with eight certifications, covering a total of roughly 1.2 million gross square feet. The top states with the most LEED-certified healthcare facilities in 2023 were: Read More …

AIA Releases Construction Forecast: Healthcare Construction to See Modest Gains through 2025

Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a modest 4% increase in 2024, after increasing by more than 20% last year according to The American Institute of Architects’ latest Consensus Construction Forecast. The pace will slow to just over 1% growth in 2025, a marked difference from the strong performance in 2023. Read More …

FGI Launches Between the Lines Podcast Series

While the importance of the Guidelines for Design and Construction documents cannot be disputed, many don’t view them as an entertaining summer read. That doesn’t mean the stories between the lines of the code aren’t engaging, informative and even entertaining. Read More …

JLL Research: How Microgrids Can Help Critical Services Manage Record Energy Demands

The U.S. experiences more power outages than other developed countries, and frequent weather events continue to stress the country’s aging power grid. These outages have implications for critical services, such as healthcare. Read More …

Call for Applications Opens for 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards Program

Practice Greenhealth is accepting applications for its 2024 Environmental Excellence Awards program.

The awards application process and resulting benchmark report provide practical insights to help organizations develop sustainability baselines, compare Read More …

New Model Specification Document Unveiled for Polypropylene Piping Systems

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. has released a new Model Specification document for selecting, specifying and installing polypropylene plastic piping in plumbing and mechanical projects. According to PPI, with high-temperature and pressure capabilities, polypropylene pressure pipes are suitable for demanding piping applications in healthcare facilities, data centers and commercial buildings. Read More …

CxEnergy 2024 Announces Preliminary Technical Program

The preliminary technical program has been announced for CxEnergy 2024. The event takes place April 29-May 2 in San Diego, California. CxEnergy draws commissioning experts, energy management professionals, MEP engineers, HVAC testing professionals, facility managers and building owners.

Presentation topics include: Read More …

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