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Healthcare construction spending surges despite …

WebSt. Louis Veterans Administration Health is planning a $1 billion renovation at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. The …

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Sutter Health to build $442M medical complex in San Francisco

WebSacramento, California-based Sutter Health will build a $442 million neurological and neurosurgical care complex in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood, …

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Sector watch: Lab, hospital projects will keep institutional building

WebGovernment stimulus will help healthcare, education and other institutional projects grow in 2023, according to a construction economist. The eight-story, 144-bed …

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Unmasking construction’s hidden mental health crisis

WebHowever, times are changing, and we are recognizing that mental health is just as critical as physical safety on a job site. The Centers for Disease Control and …

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Breaking ground on mental health, one conversation at a time

WebHere are three strategies for cultivating a workplace dedicated to safety and wellness. 1. Start the conversation. Increasing communication and visibility around …

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Construction employers can help alleviate workers' risk of heart

WebHost a Heart Healthy Challenge — whether companywide or across your local offices — to keep your employees’ health top of mind. Replace junk food and sugary …

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Round Table: Mental health a key part of jobsite safety

WebMental illness creates $193 billion in lost earnings per year. This issue goes beyond the worker showing up and putting on their PPE to making sure their mental and …

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Construction workers least likely to have health insurance, report

WebThe average uninsured rate for fulltime workers in the U.S. is 12%, but the percentage of certain categories of construction workers without health insurance is …

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How to support the mental health of an injured employee

WebCreate a culture of wellness. There are proactive steps employers can take to lessen the burden of an injury on an affected employee. It may be possible to prevent …

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Penn Medicine's $1.5B Philadelphia hospital opens doors months …

WebConstruction is hurrying along for the University of Pennsylvania Health System’s (Penn Medicine) Pavilion, a $1.5 billion, 17-story, 1.5-million-square-foot …

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3 trends driving healthcare leaders to embrace prefab and …

WebTrend #1: Hospitals budgets are being squeezed. A major challenge for healthcare facilities is rising costs amid a steadily growing patient population. In the …

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CDC updates mental health guidelines for contractors

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its checklist for construction employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has asked contractors to …

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Turner JV breaks ground on $550M Texas hospital

WebPalo Alto Hospital owner University Health, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, is the only locally owned and operated health system in San Antonio and …

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How Skanska addresses ‘total worker health’ Construction Dive

WebTo better address total worker health, we started candid conversations to inform a step-by-step process. We began by engaging teams and peers. To support …

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Turner gets surgical with $225M University of Kentucky health …

WebWith this project, Turner adds another medical and health-related contract to its arsenal. Other such projects include a 32,000-square-foot radiation oncology …

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UPS plans to open 7 healthcare logistics facilities in 2023

WebUPS plans to open seven dedicated healthcare logistics facilities in 2023 as the company bolsters its capabilities in the high-value customer segment, CEO Carol …

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Contractors tackle worker suicides, mental health stigma

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called the suicide rate for construction workers “alarmingly high.”. In 2016, the suicide rate for men in construction …

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How to incorporate mental health awareness into jobsite safety

WebSept. 4 through Sept. 10 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and many groups have pitched in to raise awareness of mental health issues in the construction …

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McCarthy/Vaughn JV tapped for $5B Dallas hospital build

WebA joint venture of St. Louis-based McCarthy and Texas builder Vaughn Construction will build a $5 billion replacement pediatric campus in Dallas for Children’s …

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Clark Construction employs 3D modeling, laser scanning to solve

WebWhen it opens in 2023, a new healthcare facility for MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., will feature the latest medical and technological …

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NIOSH releases survey to measure worker well-being

WebThe agency's WellBQ questionnaire includes 68 questions spanning five areas of worker health and can be used to measure well-being at the company, industry …

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