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Communication Standards For Successful Project Delivery

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We believe communication – whether internal or external – is critical to ensuring the smooth execution of a project, particularly one that deals with multiple sites, aging infrastructure and on-going operation during construction. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), of the projects that fail to meet their original business intent and goals, half of … Continued

Surrey Memorial Hospital Makes P3 Awards Shortlist

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The Joint Venture team of Parkin Architects and CEI Architects is excited to announce that Surrey Memorial Hospital – Redevelopment Expansion: Emergency Department and Critical Care Tower, Vancouver, Canada has made the P3 Awards Shortlist.

Accessibility in Planning and in Practice

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By Mark Michasiw, Director, Parkin Architects Limited The implementation of accessibility in the provision and execution of facility planning is one of the great challenges of the day. Our institutional clients are, by mandate, on the leading edge of the correct provision of service delivery to meet without limitation the needs of a client group … Continued

Parkin receives award – makes front cover of Behavioral Health

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Parkin Architects Limited, in joint venture with architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson, is the proud recipient of an Award of Merit for Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care bestowed by Behavioral Health Magazine (pages 77-78).  We are delighted to have been selected to have our project displayed on the front cover! The team also submitted … Continued

Parkin Short-Listed for MacKenzie Vaughan Hospital Project

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The second phase of the DBFM process kicked off with the release of the Request for Proposals on June 29, 2015 to the three proponents short-listed in the first phase. In the EllisDon team, Parkin Architects Limited is the lead architect, in Joint Venture with Adamson Architects.

Sustainable Design is an Important Component of our Architectural Philosophy

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By Brent Whiteley, Vice President, Parkin Architects Limited At Parkin, we evaluate integration of sustainable materials and systems on a project-by-project basis, and incorporate them where feasible. The evaluation process requires early engagement with the consultant team to analyze materials, products and contemplated system upgrades to find the balance point between capital expenditure and long-term … Continued

Infection Control Through Healthcare Design

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Applying informed design and construction best practices for infection prevention and control in healthcare settings. The design of an acute-care facility is a crucial factor in infection prevention and control. There is a balance in designing a healthcare facility which is open and accessible to the public, yet can reduce the risk of acquiring an … Continued

Working Cooperatively with Local Authorities

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“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” ~ Winston Churchill We believe in an integrated approach, working cooperatively with key stakeholders, construction companies and local authorities to ensure all building and user requirements, current and future, are not only reflected in the design but also adhere to all federal, provincial and local building codes … Continued

Awards from The London & District Construction Association

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Parkin Architects Limited in joint venture with architects Tillmann Ruth Robinson is honoured to be the recipient of London & District Construction Association’s Project Excellence 2015 Awards for both the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care and Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care buildings.  The awards are granted in recognition of the team’s contribution to … Continued

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