Removing even a single ceiling tile can be a health hazard. Before a construction crew starts digging into your hospital’s walls, floors, ceilings, or any area that could release harmful or hazardous materials into the air, the project in question...

Unfortunately, buildings don’t last forever. Materials degrade and wear out. Miracle materials we once thought would make buildings safer turned out to be hazardous (asbestos being the best example). Plus, facilities that seemed like they’d be big...

Because hospital construction has unique challenges, knowing infection control guidelines is critical.  In a non-healthcare associated office, if a wall needs to be torn down (or installed), employees can leave and come back when it’s safe. In a...

Air quality issues compromise patient safety and infection control in hospitals. When someone is admitted to a hospital, they expect that they’ll get better, not sicker. Sometimes, despite all possible treatments, conditions worsen. But a patient...