Brasfield & Gorrie Completes New Orlando Health Patient Tower

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Health turns the page to a new chapter in patient, guest and team member experience, with the opening of Orlando Regional Medical Center’s new patient tower. The new patient tower is referred to as ORMC North Tower. The existing ORMC building will now be referred to as ORMC South Tower. The 245-bed, 10-story, 345,000-square foot north tower is designed to enhance the quality of care, reinforce safety for patients and caregivers and heighten patient satisfaction. It features all-private rooms, centralized registration, in-room computers to enable caregivers to chart at patients” bedside, safety “red lines”   integrated … Read more

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EPA Decision Preserves Recycling Program Using Fly Ash in Construction Materials

The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, recently released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to set performance standards for the safe disposal of coal combustion waste, including fly ash: “Today’s decision by the EPA to set performance standards for the safe disposal of coal combustion waste preserves what is one of the most successful commercial recycling programs in use today, the use of fly ash in concrete, asphalt, grout and other construction materials. As a result, the construction industry will be able to continue to recycle an … Read more

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D-Mar General Contracting Supports Habitat for Humanity Projects through Hammers & Heels

CLEARWATER, Fla. — As the owner and president of D-Mar General Contracting and Development in Clearwater, Florida, Doreen DiPolito has long been a champion of women in construction and a dedicated supporter of the local community. Her involvement with the Hammers & Heels program and Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County provided an opportunity to combine both of those passions when DiPolito teamed with other female business leaders and philanthropists to build a new home for a single mother in St. Petersburg, Florida. The keys were handed over to the new owner during a dedication ceremony on Dec. 15, and … Read more

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John Deere Wheel Loaders Deliver Big Results in a Compact Package

John Deere introduces the heavy-lifting, tight-turning 244K and 324K Compact Wheel Loaders. Both machines are loaded with features to increase productivity, visibility, versatility and lower daily operating costs. The oscillating stereo steering is the foundation of the compact K-Series models, delivering a smooth turning radius, up to 20 percent tighter than comparable loaders. This feature ensures faster cycle times and better material retention over rough terrain. The 244K and 324K offer higher tipping load capacities than their J-Series predecessors and the hydrostatic drivetrain's infinitely variable range allows the operator to precisely match travel speed. The wheel loaders" 100 percent front … Read more

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Milwaukee Compact Vacuum has Power to Clean Anywhere

Milwaukee Tool expands its M12 System with the introduction of a portable vacuum that delivers unmatched power for the removal of wood, metal and other common debris. The M12 Compact Vacuum utilizes a high-efficiency motor and REDLITHIUM battery technology to deliver up to 29 minutes of continuous run time on a single charge, with the XC4.0 battery. Fully equipped with three versatile attachments, the vacuum makes jobsite cleanup quick and easy. The vacuum comes with three accessories to complete numerous cleanup jobs, whether small or large. Included are a crevice tool that gives the user access into tight spots, a … Read more

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