ICRA Solutions LLC Introduces New Certification for Contractors, Hospital Personnel

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ICRA Solutions LLC announces its new ICRA-I Certification as an optional exam added to its Construction in Healthcare Facilities Workshop. This certification will allow contractors and hospital personnel who perform work in hospitals to show they possess, and understand, the infection control guidelines that need to be followed to protect patients from dust particles and contaminants, as well as any construction activities that can affect the hospital workflow. The purpose of this certification is to prevent any hospital-acquired infections from construction or maintenance activities. “Over the past few years, with more education awareness, contractors and hospital personnel have lessened their risk … Read more

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How the Pandemic Highlights Growth Opportunities, Efficiencies in the Field

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By Phil Bouthillette Speed is one of the great differentiators in our industry. Before COVID-19 hit, construction firms of all sizes were building and fine-tuning a better mousetrap for scheduling and logistics management that would allow them to gain a competitive edge, and win new business. But the pandemic has upended traditional jobsite workflows and functions, with many well laid-out plans having to be shelved and the ability to improvise and rapidly pivot now a more valuable commodity than ever. Before tackling how to adapt and evolve, construction superintendents must have a clear view of the playing field they now … Read more

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Joint Venture Delivers Runway Reconstruction at Biggs Army Airfield

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The reconstruction of the runway at Biggs Army Airfield, located at Fort Bliss on El Paso, Texas’ eastside, has recently been completed by Sundt Construction, Inc., and its joint venture partner MRM Construction Services. The $47-million runway reconstruction project consists of approximately12,000 linear feet of runway replacement and repair, scaling down the runway to better suit modern aircraft. The runway was built in the early 1960s with a wide footprint to accommodate B-52 Bombers. In the reconstruction completed by the team, the runway kept its length but narrowed its width. Repairing and reconfiguring the runway required 531,000 pounds of rebar … Read more

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Austin Davis Joins Stevens Construction

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Austin Davis has joined Stevens Construction as preconstruction manager. Davis will develop preliminary to final estimates for all Orlando and central Florida projects, providing oversight for project conceptualization and constructability within the clients’ schedule and budget goals. Davis leads the entire subcontractor bidding process for all Orlando projects, ensuring all project scopes are complete while working with subcontractors on cost-savings suggestions. Davis brings 18 years of commercial and healthcare construction experience to the Stevens Construction team with an emphasis in preconstruction. A LEED Accredited Professional, Davis earned his Bachelor of Science in building construction from the College of Architecture, Design … Read more

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Remodels, Construction Complete on CVS Health Clinics

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Open store remodels and construction are complete on new Minute Clinic/HealthHUB clinics at CVS Pharmacy locations in Leawood, Kansas; Chattanooga, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri. The projects included constructing new Minute Clinic/HealthHUB clinic rooms, waiting room, pharmacy consultation room and a group sales room. Knoebel Construction was the general contractor on the $350,000 project. Each 10,000-square-foot CVS location also was modernized with new finishes, including paint, flooring, millwork, brand signage and shelving. Since acquiring Aetna in November 2018, CVS Heath is conducting significant expansion of HealthHUB locations at CVS Pharmacy stores across the country. The primary project challenge was completing … Read more

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