BayCare Hospital Pilots “First-of-Its-Kind” Robotic Patient Transport System by Rovex
BayCare Health System has launched a pilot of Rovex’s Rovi robotic patient transport system at its Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. The robot, which can attach to existing stretchers, is being tested to assess workflow integration, transport patterns, and operational benefits. The initial phase focuses on evaluating logistics without moving actual patients. BayCare aims to determine whether the technology can reduce staff strain and improve overall patient flow.
The New Adaptive Reuse: Rebuilding the Soul of a Neighborhood, Not Just a Building
Adaptive reuse is evolving from historic preservation to a strategic tool for repurposing underutilized commercial assets, especially vacant big‑box retail buildings. Developers are leveraging these structures’ open floor plates, high ceilings, and existing infrastructure to create biotech labs, data centers,...
Learn Practical Collaboration Strategies to Improve Construction Project Outcomes From AIA and AGC
The American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America have released a joint framework, "Toward Collaboration’s Future," to improve architect‑contractor teamwork. Built on a multi‑year study and industry input, the guide offers practical tactics for communication, risk...
C&W Reveals How AI Adoption Will Reshape Real Estate Fundamentals Across All Major Property Types
Global commercial‑real‑estate firm Cushman & Wakefield released a scenario‑based study projecting that AI will generate roughly 330 million square feet of additional U.S. CRE demand by 2035, a 12 % uplift over its pre‑AI baseline. The analysis outlines four adoption scenarios—from gradual uptake...
Designing for Dignity: How Flooring Supports Mental Well-Being at Grace Counseling Center
Grace Counseling Center partnered with Shaw Contract to overhaul its interior with flooring that supports mental and emotional well‑being. The design uses 2.5 mm LVT in the lobby, EcoWorx carpet tiles in therapy rooms, and biophilic patterns to create calm, natural...
USDOT, FAA Invest $835.8 Million for Air Traffic Control Facility Upgrades and Replacements Across U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration announced a combined investment of $835.8 million to modernize the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure. Over $750 million will replace eight aging towers and TRACON facilities with state‑of‑the‑art structures, while the FAA’s...
Meta and CBRE Create LevelUp Program to Recruit and Train Thousands of Technicians to Build Meta’s Data Centers in the...
Meta Platforms and real‑estate services firm CBRE announced LevelUp, a multiyear initiative to recruit and train thousands of fiber‑optic technicians for Meta’s U.S. data‑center builds. CBRE will open multiple training centers this summer, delivering a curriculum that covers cable installation,...
Advance Your Commercial Real Estate Career — on Your Schedule
BOMI’s Online Self‑Paced (OSP) program now offers commercial real‑estate professionals the ability to earn industry‑recognized designations such as FMA, RPA and SMA entirely online. The curriculum is built for property managers, engineers, facilities staff and other CRE roles, emphasizing real‑world...
Big Colleges NYU, UGA, Villanova, and K-12 Seattle & Belleville Schools Seek Experience and Key Knowledge
A wave of senior facilities‑management openings is sweeping major universities—including NYU, Villanova, UGA, and Saddleback College—and K‑12 districts such as Seattle Public Schools and Belleville. The positions stress technology leadership, AI‑enabled sustainability, and integration of ERP and analytics platforms. Employers...
Oceanside’s Energy Infrastructure Project Earns Smart Cities Award, with $26 Million in Projected Tax Savings
The City of Oceanside, California, earned a Smart 20 award for its Energy Infrastructure Upgrade Program, which bundles solar, battery storage, LED lighting, HVAC upgrades and smart controls. The initiative is projected to save $26 million in taxes, cut electricity use by...
Facility Voices Podcast: Design Meets Operations: Navigating Change in Healthcare Facilities, with Jeff O’Neill of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
In the February 17 episode of ARC Facilities' Facility Voices Podcast, Jeff O’Neill, VP of Plant Operations at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, discusses how his architectural background bridges design and daily operations in complex healthcare settings. He explains how...
Close a Critical Gap in Hospital Security with Athena Security’s Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System
Athena Security unveiled an AI‑powered Ambulance Bay Weapons Detection System that automatically scans patients on stretchers or wheelchairs as they pass through a dedicated scanner. The solution replaces manual hand‑wanding, reducing screening time by 30‑60 seconds per patient while delivering...
Marberry: New Study Finds Patients Care About Environmental Impact of Healthcare
A new UC San Diego Health survey of over 5,000 respondents shows that 94% consider planetary health essential to their own well‑being, and 85% would choose providers that prioritize sustainability. The study highlights patients’ demand for waste reduction, clean energy,...
Future-Proof Strategies for Medical Campus Construction Featured at IFHE World Congress
McCarthy Building Companies’ VP Joey Khaled highlighted that $300 million projects, once considered mega, are now routine, with $1 billion-plus campuses emerging across the United States. He cited the 4.9‑million‑sq‑ft Children’s Health pediatric campus in Dallas and the 1.2‑million‑sq‑ft Harris Health hospital...
Refrigerated Food Lockers at Harris Health Help Patients with Food Insecurity Battle Diabetes
Harris Health introduced refrigerated food lockers as part of its Food Rx program to give diabetic patients facing food insecurity easier access to fresh, nutritious foods. Backed by a $500,000 Cigna grant and a partnership with the Houston Food Bank,...