Building a Strong Foundation: Laying Groundwork for Successful Hospital Project

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Excellent healthcare facilities are essential to vibrant communities. The recently constructed Florida Hospital for Women is a great addition to the healthcare system in Orlando, Florida. The way that the geotechnical engineer collaborated with the design team to expedite its construction demonstrates how collaboration between key design partners can produce significant dividends in the budget-driven and time-sensitive healthcare industry, ultimately benefiting an entire community. “This project is a prime example of the power of collaboration among the design and construction team members paying big dividends,” said Amr Sallam, Ph.D., P.E., Terracon’s principal geotechnical engineer. In fact, the partnership led to … Read more

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A Guide to Replacing Skid Steer Buckets

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One foot on the top of the bucket, the other in the cab, turn around, roll cage down, take a seat, parking break off, ignition engaged, you peer out over the edge of the bucket…dang. There it is. The cutting edge of the bucket is curled back, worn out and ready to be replaced. Sudden expenses are always frustrating and this is no different. However, with better technique, a few industry tips and some preventive steps, forecasting future bucket issues will become easier and you can increase the lifespan of your bucket. Proactive purchasing The best way to avoid unexpected … Read more

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Prefabricated Envelopes Deliver Flexibility to Projects

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By George Vangelatos and Chuck Eyberg Today’s project owners want reduced costs and shorter construction time, while still seeking high-quality materials. One option to explore is prefabricated exterior building envelopes. Especially when used in large projects, prefabricated envelopes are made possible by integrated teams working together to answer client objectives. For example, take Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s Lundquist Tower in California. The expansion tower was conceived to have several skin types with elegant detailing. The project team worked together to devise an offsite prefabricated skin, which achieved high quality at a lower cost, and saved six months on the critical … Read more

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