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The surgical suite represents one of the most complex and expensive hospital departments to design. Continual advancements in medical procedures and technological innovation, including the use of state-of-the-art imaging during surgery, are placing new demands on operating room (OR) setups. Today’s OR designers need to provide for an efficient staff workflow that promotes infection control, … Continued
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After 21 years of service to Parkin, and consistent with Parkin’s commitment to leadership renewal, Robert Boraks is stepping down as Director and employee. Notwithstanding this transition, Robert will continue to work for the firm as a consultant, providing his expertise and passion to all of the efforts he undertakes . “I am committed to … Continued
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Parkin Principal and Lab Expert, David Driscoll, speaks about designing functional laboratory spaces in Parkin’s current YouTube video “Designing Functional Laboratory Spaces”. David’s expertise allows him to speak about: Designing Functional and Flexible Lab Buildings Creating Collaborative Spaces Collison Spaces Energy Efficient Labs Creating Green Laboratory Spaces Accessible Services Related to this topic is the … Continued
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Parkin is pleased to announce that our team is one of three short-listed by IO and Niagara Health for the New South Niagara Hospital. We are excited to be working with EllisDon Corporation on another Design, Build, Finance and Maintain pursuit. The prequalified list of teams, naming their prime team members, was announced by IO … Continued
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As the Principal leading the Science and Technology design group at Parkin, David Driscoll provides his expertise on Transparency and Collaboration and how they are key to the Design of Science Education Spaces. His expertise is featured in Learning by Design magazine, summer 2021 edition. David discusses how a science facility should be technically functional … Continued
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Robin Snell, Parkin Director and Chair of CSA Z8003 will be a guest speaker at the 41st Annual Conference of CHES (the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society) National Virtual Conference. Robin will be speaking with Cliff Harvey, Vice Chair of CSA Z8003. Their session will be listed under Track 8C on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at … Continued
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Life moves quickly in today’s laboratories, and modern laboratory design has to anticipate the ever-evolving requirements of research institutions. Modern laboratory design needs to be agile and easily reconfigurable while offering multi-disciplinary workspaces that encourage collaboration among researchers and other staff. Bioinformatics spaces and maker spaces are now integral requirements for many researchers. Crucially, today’s … Continued
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Parkin in joint venture with RPL Architects is currently working on the Clarington Police Complex – Phase 2 located in Bowmanville, ON. The $83M project is a new build and will be tendered in July 2021. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2021 with occupancy scheduled for August 2023. The Regional Support Centre (RSC) … Continued
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Parkin congratulates Woodlogix Interiors Inc. for receiving the Guarantee & Inspection Service (GIS) from the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada (AWMAC) for its work on the Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Centre is one of just three such facilities providing all forms of stem … Continued
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The Bayers Lake QEII Community Outpatient Centre will offer several services that do not require a hospital setting. Those potential services may include an initial visit with a specialist, post-surgery or post-treatment follow-up, blood collection, and X-rays. 100% Contract Documents was issued on June 21, 2021. Substantial completion is scheduled for August 2023. The new … Continued
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