Inaugural NextGen Initiative Recipients Announced by Poettker Construction

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Poettker Construction has announced the 2024 recipients of its NextGen program. NextGen is a collaboration between Poettker and its education clients to connect students and teachers with the construction of their facilities and unlock interactive opportunities for students to build their futures while advancing communities. Poettker also provides advanced education opportunities through impact contributions or post-high school scholarships. Poettker selected five recipients for the program’s inaugural year and presented two scholarships and three community impact contributions. Scholarships were awarded to Noah Foppe of Freeburg Community High School in Freeburg, Ill., and Kirsten Gudausky of Litchfield High School in Litchfield, Ill., … Read more

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Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in Utah Tops Off

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The structure of the new Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine building at the University of Utah was completed during a topping off ceremony for the teaching, training and research facility. The 211,457-square-foot building includes a high-tech anatomy lab, tailored classrooms, an advanced simulation center, collaborative spaces and conference auditoriums will serve the 500-plus students in the university’s prestigious medical program. Funds from a landmark $110 million gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and the Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation provide support for medical education programs and cardiovascular research. The eight-story facility is nestled on the hillside in the heart of the University of Utah Health campus and … Read more

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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Remains Near Record High

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National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.3% in April, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.20 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 10 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending decreased 0.3%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2% in April. “Nonresidential construction spending fell for the second consecutive month in April but remains just 0.3% below the all-time high established in February,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “An unprecedented increase in manufacturing construction spending has pushed overall nonresidential activity 31.9% higher over the past two years. Ongoing investment in industrial facilities as well as significant infrastructure-related outlays will keep nonresidential spending elevated despite the current expectation that interest … Read more

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Construction Starts on Behavioral Health Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania

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Construction has started on Acadia Geisinger Behavioral Health Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. The 72,578-square-foot facility will include 96 patient beds and serve more than 1.2 million people across 45 counties in Pennsylvania. The new hospital will also be a teaching hospital, training students and residents from Geisinger’s College of Health Sciences. Completion is slated for spring 2025. The project team includes Warfel Construction and Stengel Hill Architecture. The new hospital will focus on delivering essential care for individuals grappling with behavioral health disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis and post-traumatic stress disorder. The facility will offer a beacon of hope and a path to recovery for adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients.

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HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Completes Phase One in $60M Expansion

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HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, located in Port Charlotte, Florida, has completed phase one of its $60 million expansion and renovation project that increases the hospital’s capacity and broadens its offerings. Opened to the public on May 13, the project included expanding critical care units by 12 rooms, increasing the number of pre-operative treatment areas to 43 bays, renovation of the main lobby, waiting rooms and registration areas and the addition of a chapel and coffee shop. The entire project includes 40,000 square feet of new space and 20,000 of renovated space. Phase two will include expansion to the hospital’s operating room capacity from 10 to 12 suites and is scheduled to be complete by the end … Read more

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