Bruce Buckley

University of Va. Accelerates Hospital Project To Meet COVID-19 Demand

April 2, 2020

U Va. Medical Center redesigned and accelerated portions of a $394-million expansion to meet demand for bed capacity generated by the pandemic.

A Multifront Drive Aims To Boost Hospitals' Capacity

Bruce Buckley

April 1, 2020

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As current and projected demand for added hospital beds to care for COVID-19 patients reaches dire levels in parts of the U.S., contractors are helping health care systems and governments explore a variety of ways to address the shortages.

Wave of Field Hospitals Deployed Across the U.S.

State and local authorities join Army Corps to convert space to relieve hospitals battling COVID-19

Bruce Buckley

March 30, 2020

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State and local authorities join Army Corps to convert space to relieve hospitals battling COVID-19.

Coronavirus and Construction

Surveys: Hundreds of Design Professionals See Big COVID-19 Business Impacts

Bruce Buckley

Debra K. Rubin

March 28, 2020

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AIA, ACEC, ASCE analyses find professionals expect decline in new work but chance to reboot, while CEOs see 5% to 20% revenue impact in 2020.

Massachusetts To Reopen Decommissioned Hospital to Address COVID-19 Capacity Concerns

Bruce Buckley

March 26, 2020

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The facility was shuttered in 2018 but will be reopened to provide beds for patients with coronavirus and other conditions.

Florida Gears Up for Coronavirus with Field Hospitals

Bruce Buckley

March 25, 2020

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The facilities are just a precaution for now, as plenty of beds remain available in the state.

Coronavirus and Construction

Mask Donations Rise as Industry Combs Sites to Support Healthcare Workers

Bruce Buckley

March 24, 2020

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Firms tap inventories to make PPE contributions to local hospitals and other facilities to keep COVID-19 under control.

Philadelphia Hospital Project Pushes Forward to Care For COVID-19 Patients

Penn Medicine project hopes to open 15 months early

Bruce Buckley

March 23, 2020

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A Pennsylvania hospital is rushing to open part of a new tower in an effort to help with the influx of coronavirus patients.

Coronavirus and Construction

Treasury, Labor Depts. Ease Family/Medical Leave Mechanisms

Plan implements provisions of Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Bruce Buckley

March 22, 2020

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Engineering and contractor groups say new program falls short of fixing industry cash-flow problems.

Companies Offer Alternative Solutions for COVID-19 Beds

Bruce Buckley

March 20, 2020

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AEC firms, health care providers and agencies work to speed hospital beds, including fast-track fit-outs of existing spaces, temporary tents, mobile combat hospitals and modular solutions.