Fairfield University opens satellite nursing campus in Austin
In the height of the pandemic, nurses worked the front lines of defense against the pandemic. Today, our nation’s healthcare industry faces new challenges with a critical nursing shortage. A report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics cites as many as 194,500 job openings for registered nurses each year over the next decade.
Building on the success of the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ programs in Connecticut and this national need for new nurses, Fairfield University began exploring options for a satellite campus in other regions of the country.
Anvil Agrinomics and the change cannabis game
Jim Megerson believes every building should be designed, built and operated sustainably. That’s why at Anvil Agrinomics LLC (AnvilAg), the national mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering design firm he founded uses innovation and creativity to develop sustainable solutions for its clients. The goal is
Pushing forward: Inside the Dutch Bros brand
It started as a pushcart by the railroad tracks in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon, the quaint little town located on the legendary Rogue River. In the midst of Grants Pass’ panoramic views of stately mountains and ancient forests, Dane and Travis Boersma decided to leave
Fact-checking NYC’s doom and gloom real estate predictions
Just a bit past the midway mark of 2023 is a good time to take stock of the supposed downward trend in construction in the New York City area. While some of these predictions are proving accurate, construction lending and activity are continuing in a
Former Cook County Hospital in Chicago gets new chapter
After being unoccupied for 18 years, Chicago’s Cook County Hospital was set to be demolished. Built in 1914, and once North America’s largest public health facility, the venerable facility had a reputation for welcoming patients of all backgrounds, as well as for having the best
Inside the I-95 rebuild
The recent collapse of a bridge on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia garnered national and international news coverage. There are many reasons why this tragic accident continues to receive such widespread attention. I-95 is an important piece of infrastructure connecting the South and North along the
Inside the expansion of the Geisinger Henry Cancer Center
Doctors. Nurses. Researchers. Cheerleaders. As residents of rural and urban Pennsylvania, this collective group cares for their patients, members and Geisinger Henry Cancer Center family. The Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center (HCC)—located at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania—has made
Why project managers are critical to US’ infrastructure revitalization
Right out of the gate, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was not only set to bolster our country’s roads and bridges, airports, electrical grid, water supply and public transit systems, but it was designed to put people to work. To note, according to
How employee ownership is changing our business for the better
Since the 1980s, Select Sand & Gravel, a leading sand and gravel provider in Texas, has grown to serve many communities across East and Central Texas, from Dallas and Austin to Houston and San Antonio. In 2007, Jason and Kim Rudman purchased Select Sand &
How the CDO Group helping perfect the restaurant sector
Anthony Amunategui started CDO Group in 1998 with one goal in mind—better construction. Since then, the founder and his wife, company President, Sophia Amunategui, continue to revolutionize how the construction process gets managed. The key is to be in and out fast. CDO Group was
How to protect your facility—and yourself—from poor air quality
With smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada impacting large portions of North America, Commercial Construction & Renovation sat down with Jon Douglas, director of Johnson Controls’ Healthy Building Services and Solutions, to get the best ways to protect indoor air quality when outdoor conditions
The 14th Annual 2024 Hybrid Summit will be held January 2024, Date & Location TBD.
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January 26th, 2023
The 13th Annual Hybrid Summit was held on January 26th, 2023 Noon to 4 PM EST.
Virtual Women in Construction: Building Connections was held on October 20th, 2023 via Zoom.
2023 Virtual Men’s Round Tables
2023 Men’s Round Table #1 will be held on November 7th, 2023
Cilantro Taco Grill sets its sights on global growth
Fast-casual Mexican concept Cilantro Taco Grill started in a Chicago suburb and has goals to grow from 15 to 1,000 locations over the next decade, with support from Fransmart and musician Pitbull. The partners plan to expand further in the Chicago area before exploring growth
