COVID-19
Heroes of Hope
by the CI Editorial Committee What calls a hero to action? Is it need? No, it is not simply need. Is it duty? No, it is not simply duty. Is it courage? No, it is not simply courage. Is it honor? No, it is not simply honor. Is it service? No, it is not simply […]
Staying Visible During Uncertain Times
by Susan Shelby The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival. During tough times, it is easy to think you should back off on marketing your company. Despite the pandemic, the business world is still staying up-to-date even while working from home […]
MEC Powers Temporary Medical Facilities
Teams with Suffolk Construction Boston – In response to Greater Boston’s critical healthcare needs during the coronavirus pandemic, McDonald Electrical Corp. (MEC), working in tandem with general contractor Suffolk Construction, provided fast turnaround electrical installations required in the set-up of temporary medical isolation tent facilities for Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) in Boston […]
The Future of Healthcare Construction
by Tim King The recent COVID-19 crisis has altered the way healthcare construction will be considered moving forward. New and renovation projects, big and small, will to need to incorporate future “patient surge” as an essential part of the planning and final build. Flexibility has been surpassed by CONVERTIBILITY as the “now” standard for the […]
Lessons Learned from Healthcare Design for the Post-COVID Workplace
by Jason Costello and Janet Morra Entering the office post-quarantine will be like entering the hospital – workers will be admitted only after they are determined to be fever and symptom free. Once inside, they will avoid contamination, touching as few surfaces as possible, staying six feet apart from others, and making sure their personal […]
Company Supports Healthcare Workers and First Responders Amid Pandemic
Bridgewater, MA – Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan) announces the company’s continued philanthropic efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has provided donations to various healthcare workers and first responders, who are working tirelessly to protect and serve their communities. On May 7, as the pandemic continued and healthcare workers tirelessly worked to treat COVID-19 patients, […]
Southcoast Intensive Care Unit Completed
New Bedford, MA – Shawmut Design and Construction announced the completion of Southcoast Health’s $14 million, state-of-the-art intensive care unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. As part of the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, the project was accelerated by a month to allow for earlier occupancy, enabling the hospital to accommodate the […]
The Future of Collaboration Spaces
by Caitlyn Flowers A new workplace culture is brewing worldwide, and it is centered around connectivity. In a post-COVID-19 world where physical connection is nearly nonexistent, our need for visual connectivity has increased tremendously, forcing cameras to be turned on for remote meetings. This creates the opportunity for innovation as architects, engineers and designers reconsider […]
Report Covers Activity Levels in the Top 10 States for Construction
National – Recently, OxBlue has been publishing the OxBlue Activity Index, a measure of domestic construction activity based on real-time field data. It’s created by measuring job site activity and comparing it to previous milestones. Each report goes in-depth on the states with the largest changes in construction activity: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Massachusetts, Washington, New York and […]
Salem Construction Firm Partners to Provide Meals Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Salem, MA – Groom Construction has teamed up with Root to provide emergency meals for area organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In their Salem headquarters and professional kitchen, Root alumni and staff are preparing meals, funded by Groom, for agencies serving the homeless, youth in foster care, formerly homeless youth, and individuals with disabilities. These […]
