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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 15, 2016
MorrisSwitzer designs Sister Caritas Cancer Center at Mercy Medical Center
Mercy Medical Center, Sister Caritas Cancer Center in Springfield, Mass.Springfield, MA Mercy Medical Center opened the Sister Caritas Cancer Center which consolidated outpatient cancer care programs into one collaborative space. MorrisSwitzer~Environments for Health designed the $15 million, 26,000 s/f renovation and expansion which improves the patient experience by increasing privacy and creating a calm, nurturing environment. The new medical oncology treatment space includes 32 infusion bays and two private infusion rooms featuring personal televisions and accommodations for supporting family members or friends. The medical oncology clinic provides 12 calming exam rooms designed with a natural palette of colors, and support space for physician-led collaborative treatment teams which aim to address the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients.
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ReVision Energy, Blue Haven Solar, and state officials celebrated completion of Jaffrey Landfill Community Solar Project
Jaffrey, NH The town, ReVision Energy, Blue Haven Solar, and state officials celebrated completion of the Jaffrey Landfill Community Solar Project, recognizing a partnership that transformed a capped municipal landfill into a source of clean energy savings for low-income households in New Hampshire and municipal revenue.
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Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza nears completion - by Frank Picozzi
After several years of planning, construction, and anticipation, the community is eagerly awaiting the opening of the Greenwood Credit Union City Hall Plaza and outdoor skating rink later this month.
ABC-Mass. chairman’s message: Rent control isn’t the answer to our housing crisis - by Luiza Mills
As you may know, Massachusetts voters will be weighing in on a number of ballot initiatives in November. Among them is a proposal to impose the nation’s strictest statewide rent control policy. I’d like to tell you why the ABC MA Board
Navigating tariffs and material uncertainty in today’s construction market - by Karl Ginand and Tiffany Gallo
As headlines around tariffs seem to dominate the news daily, many considering construction projects have anticipated major cost escalations and widespread supply issues. While tariffs haven’t driven pricing spikes to the extent once feared, the lasting impact has been a new layer of uncertainty, affecting more than just budgets.
Breathing easier: Elevating indoor air quality and performance in New England commercial spaces - by David Capra
cross the New England commercial real estate landscape, from urban life sciences hubs in Greater Boston to academic research facilities throughout the region, the metrics defining high-performing buildings are shifting. Tenants, developers, and facility owners are placing a renewed focus on an invisible yet vital asset: indoor air quality (IAQ).
