The 2025 HCD Conference + Expo in October will offer a variety of educational sessions. In this Q+A, speakers from UC Davis Health, SmithGroup, and DPR Construction share insights into the design-build strategy behind the 48X Complex, which improved the project timeline and reduced costs.
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UAB Completes Replacement Inpatient Rehabilitation Pavilion In Birmingham, Alabama
The 346,000-square-foot, 11-story tower replaces the Spain Rehabilitation Center and includes seven floors of hospital space and a 4-story parking deck.
2025 HCD Conference + Expo Preview: Facility Tours, Workshops Highlight Preconference Events At HCD Conference + Expo
The 2025 HCD Conference + Expo, in Kansas City, Mo., will kick off with a full day of preconference activities on Saturday, Oct. 25.
University Hospital Unveils Expanded ED In Newark, New Jersey
The project adds 14,129 square feet of space with 20 private treatment rooms, nine flexible treatment cubicles, two nurses’ stations, and waiting and registration areas.
Marshfield Medical Center-Park Falls Opens In Wisconsin
The new hospital provides 24-hour emergency care and nearly 25 other services, including specialty care in pediatrics and women’s health.
Taylor Design Hires Science And Technology Project Director In San Diego
Jamie Huffman will oversee laboratory planning and design for clients in Southern California, bringing more than 30 years of experience in architecture and construction.
2025 HCD Conference + Expo Preview: 2025 HCD Conference + Expo Announces Opening Keynote Speaker Jay Van Bavel
The NYU professor and coauthor of “The Power of Us” will discuss increasing cooperation to improve performance on Sunday, Oct. 26, in Kansas City, Mo.
Abramson Architects Merges With Perkins&Will In Southern California
The combined practice will operate under the Perkins&Will name with Trevor Abramson, founder of Abramson Architects, serving as managing director of the combined Los Angeles and San Diego studios.
Emerald Brand Workplace Design Plans Kickoff Event In Washington, D.C.
The Workplace Design Pulse event on Sept. 18 will include a trends presentation, preview of the 2026 Workplace Design Summit, and networking opportunities.
Health First Plans 5-story Tower Expansion Of Viera Hospital In Rockledge, Florida
The project will add 64 inpatient beds, two ORs, a cardiac catheterization lab, and a 10-bed clinical decision unit, as well as expand ED capacity and imaging.
Design Firm Ware Malcomb Grows Leadership Teams In Six Regional Offices
Eight design leaders from CBRE’s Design Collective, now part of Ware Malcomb, will join offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Miami, and New York.
Healthcare Design To Host Upcoming Webinar On Instrument Processing In Healthcare Facilities
The Sept. 15 webinar will explore design strategies to optimize instrument processing areas for safety, efficiency, and compliance; CEUs available to attendees.