Royal Cornwall Hospital Celebrates New Scanning Suite and Haematology & Oncology Ward

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The Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust was joined by BAM to celebrate the opening of the new Trelawny Scanning Suite and Haematology and Oncology Ward in Truro, England, almost three years to the day when building started. Construction of the new extension to the Trelawny Wing is the culmination of over 250,000 person-hours, by 1,500 individuals. In alignment with BAM’s commitments to championing sustainability and supporting local communities, over 80% of the construction workforce that delivered the project were from Devon and Cornwall. The new Trelawny Scanning Suite has two MRI scanners, four ultrasound rooms, in-bed waiting areas separated from outpatient … Read more

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Interior Construction Site Separation of Waste

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4 best practices from the field when pursuing LEED certification By Michael Orbank As the climate crisis worsens, the impacts of traditional construction and demolition waste disposal have begun to stick out like a dirty, sore thumb. Historically accepted commingled C&D waste practices are becoming unsustainable as the industry quickly realizes that the promises of high landfill diversion, and material recycling percentages from the waste processor, don’t quite match reality. The question is, how can the construction industry improve our waste practices to help promote a cleaner, more circular future? Site separation is key, and superintendents play maybe the most … Read more

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Design-Built Student Housing Complex at Cal Poly Humboldt Underway

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Groundbreaking was recently celebrated for a new residence hall complex for Cal Poly Humboldt, located in California, and the largest student housing project in the university’s history. The 964-bed Cal Poly Humboldt Student Housing Project will offer two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments with common lounges, study areas, conference spaces, computer and TV rooms, onsite laundry and a fitness center. Environmentally sustainable features of the complex include all electric systems, high-efficiency irrigation, water-efficient plumbing, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, durable exterior building materials and electric vehicle charging stations. Once complete in 2025, the project will increase the university’s student housing by nearly … Read more

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Transformation of Campus of Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Retail Space in Belgium to Begin

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BESIX and Wycor have been awarded the contract for a new campus and retail space on the Meir in Antwerp (Belgium). The project comprises the transformation of a building complex including the former site of Belgian telecommunications company Belgacom (now Proximus) and the two adjacent buildings. Located in the commercial center of Antwerp, the buildings — including the former Belgacom building — are getting a new, twofold destination after years of vacancy. The top floors will form a new 29,000-square-meter campus for higher education organization Karel de Grote Hogeschool to accommodate about 6,000 students and 650 employees. On the ground … Read more

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Plans for Circular Quay Renewal Project in Sydney Underway

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The New South Wales Government has allocated $216 million to transform one of Australia’s most iconic transport hubs. The project, spearheaded by the Circular Quay Consortium and in partnership with Transport for New South Wales, aims to revitalize the Circular Quay Precinct, providing a modern and sustainable cultural experience for residents and visitors, alike. Located between Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, also known as “Warrane,” is predicted to host 20 million visitors and 86 million public and active transport trips annually by 2041. Its renewal will create a modern and accessible, high-capacity transport interchange with new ferry … Read more

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