National nonresidential construction spending declined 1 % 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, nonresidential spending totaled $1.179 trillion.
Spending was down in a monthly basis in 15 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.9%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 1.2% in February. Read More …
Officials from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 9 to celebrate the grand opening of the new 300-bed San Antonio State Hospital. The inpatient psychiatric hospital replaces the original facility, which first opened in 1892. It will provide long-term and short-term residential and crisis treatment for behavioral health patients. Read More …
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 roof hatch manufactured by BILCO. Read More ...
LeChase Construction Services has begun the renovation and expansion of Open Door Family Medical Center facilities in two downtown Ossining, New York buildings. The buildings, at 2 Church St. and 165 Main St., sit across the street from each other, but are from vastly different eras. LeChase will freshen the 1970s stucco Church Street structure with a modern glass façade, but will preserve the front of the 19th-century Main Street building. Read More …
The Construction Institute has named Uma Ramanathan, FAIA, principal and pediatric healthcare practice leader at Shepley Bulfinch, as a 2024 Champions of Change awardee. Each year, the institute selects award recipients for their contributions mentoring and supporting women and others in the industry. Read More …
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Donahue Behavioral Health, a new mental health hospital that will be located on the Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City campus. More than $150 million has been invested into the 200,000-square-foot facility, which is reported to be the largest mental health facility in the state of Oklahoma. Read More …
ESa Principal Tara L. Myers, FAIA, NCARB, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C, has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. The fellowship program elevates architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Read More …
PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, have received regulatory approval, through a certificate of need with the Oregon Health Authority, to construct a 67,000-square foot inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Springfield, Oregon. Read More …
AE Works, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-headquartered building design and consulting firm, has acquired WTW Architects. The partnership brings together over 100 talented professionals, making it one of the largest architectural firms in the region. Read More …
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the Construction Practices for Potable Water Task Group have released the Manual of Recommended Construction Practices for Potable Water. Read More …
