The NoliWhite Group Launches PI2 Initiative at Pilot Site in Thomasville, GA NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The NoliWhite Group, Brentwood-based healthcare facility developers, launched an innovative process that will incorporate the use of Apple's iPad on hospital and other healthcare-related construction sites, officials announced today. The initiative, Project Information Integration, or PI2, is being piloted on the construction of John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital's new North Tower in Thomasville, GA. “I don"t own a computer or have an email address, but the iPad is changing the way I do my work and for the better. It just makes everything so easy … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that it is issuing a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction, which will replace a decades-old standard.   Approximately 267,000 construction, crane rental and crane certification establishments employing about 4.8 million workers will be affected by the rule published today. “The significant number of fatalities associated with the use of cranes in construction led the Labor Department to undertake this rulemaking,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis.   “After years of extensive research, consultation and negotiation with industry experts, this … Read more

Patient Tower to Feature Green Building Elements for the Benefit of Patients and Staff NEW YORK — Turner Construction Company, the nation’s largest builder of healthcare facilities, has broken ground on the $161 million South Patient Tower on the INOVA Fairfax Hospital campus in Falls Church, Va.   Construction is scheduled for completion in fall 2012. The 216,000 sq. ft. tower will feature 174 private patient rooms for surgical and intensive care treatment.   The South Patient Tower is being designed and constructed to achieve a LEED Silver certification from the United States Green Building Council.   Green features of … Read more