September 30, 2021 has been declared the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, a federal holiday, in honour of the survivors of Indian Residential Schools and those who did not make it home. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will commence on September 30, 2021 in response to Call #80 of Truth and Reconciliation
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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital’s new emergency department stage 3.2 has recently been approved by the Ministry to move forward with construction documents, stage 4.1. A fundraising campaign has recently been launched by the hospital for the project. Parkin is working closely with the hospital and users to incorporate pandemic protocols in the design.
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Parkin is pleased to be working with EllisDon on Phase 2 of the Royal Columbian Hospital design/build project. EllisDon has been working intensely on this project implementing full integration of Virtual Design and Construction at every stage. This allows for proactively identifying and resolving any unforeseen issues. Keep up the great work! Click here , for
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We are excited to announce the expansion of Parkin’s Management Team with the return of Rebecca MacDonald to Parkin in the role of Associate. Rebecca has over a decade of healthcare design experience working for Parkin as well as experience working within the Hospital Environment as a Planning Lead. Rebecca’s past contributions to Parkin include
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We are pleased to post another blog in our series . This two-part blog explores how modern design principles and improved construction materials can converge to create an architectural expression that aims to respect and reflect the understanding of those who inhabited the land before the arrival of colonizers. Our blog looks at how the communities with
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Kinngait’s new community health centre opened on August 3, 2021 and hosted a celebration on September 7, 2021 with several of Nunavut’s ministers and community members. Designed and built with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (traditional knowledge) in mind, the 1792m2, $33 million facility features large open spaces and abundant windows. When it comes to providing healthcare services
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Parkin congratulates Plenary Americas for receiving three honours at the annual P3 Awards . Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital won for Best Social Infrastructure Project. The project includes the design, construction, financing, and maintenance of a 50,000 square-metre, seven-storey, 164-bed acute care hospital facility located on a greenfield site in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador. Parkin is
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