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Protecting Patient Experience During Healthcare Restoration and Remediation Projects
Noise, dust and disruption are unavoidable side effects of construction activities. When taking place in a healthcare environment, the work must be carefully managed to
How Modular Construction Accelerates Patient Access to Life Saving Diagnostic Imaging
Medical providers rely on diagnostic imaging to identify, evaluate, and track a broad spectrum of medical conditions. While the Ontario Ministry of Health emphasizes that
Where Care Meets Culture
Black & McDonald recently partnered on a meaningful retrofit at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, transforming a standard room into an Indigenous Health Room for smudging ceremonies and other cultural practices.
The Hospital as an Operating System: Aligning Capital Investment with Operational Readiness
Building More Care, Not Just More Buildings Canadian hospitals are being asked to deliver more care with finite operating, capital, energy, and staffing resources. For
A soaring success in Halifax
Black & McDonald recently played a central role in the evolution of Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
Electronic access control and healthcare:
Digital transformation is no longer on the horizon for Canadian healthcare; it is the operating reality. Health systems are modernizing clinical platforms, connecting building systems
Meeting the NSF/ANSI 56 Benchmark in Clinical Cooling: Protecting Patients and Inventory
In a 24/7 healthcare environment, equipment failure is a risk to patient safety. While refrigeration and ice machines are often seen as “background” utilities, they
Navigating Canada’s Aging Infrastructure: Why Reliable Emergency Communication Can’t Wait
Canada’s infrastructure is aging, and that reality extends far beyond bridges and roadways. Many facilities across the country, from high-rise residential towers to healthcare and
Fire resistive cables: a necessity in medical infrastructure builds
Throughout the healthcare industry, fire incidents can significantly threaten lives, property, and infrastructure, necessitating the urgent need for superior fire safety measures. In a healthcare
From Wildfire to Ward
As wildfires rage across Canada, the need for fortified clean-air strategies is more critical than ever—especially in healthcare settings.
High Performance Modular Construction: A Robust Solution for Healthcare
In June 2024, Brockville General Hospital became the first hospital in Ontario to expand their diagnostic imaging department by using modular construction to add a
Meeting CSA Z317.1:21 Plumbing Standards for Healthcare Facilities
To protect both the occupants and surroundings in healthcare settings, the design, construction and operation of plumbing systems must meet specific criteria as identified by
Four Dispenser Facts Facility Leaders Need To Know
While restroom dispensers might blend into the background, they are actually critical lifelines of any facility, essential for improving hygiene and user satisfaction. These often-overlooked
Maintaining Safe and Reliable Housing
Black & McDonald (B&M) is proud to play a key role in the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Renewal Initiative, a project dedicated to revitalizing 13
A hidden crisis: violence in the healthcare workplace
Every morning, healthcare workers across the country enter their facilities knowing they face risks that extend far beyond medical emergencies. The stats paint a sobering
6 things you need to know about gas absorption heat pumps
Similar to electric heat pumps, gas heat pumps capture heat from the outdoor ambient air and transfer it indoors for space and water heating. By
Property Maintenance in One Sweep
In today's fast-paced property management landscape, the need for effective, streamlined processes and reliable partnerships is more essential than ever.

















