Hartland, WI – Today PDC Midwest, Inc. announced its recent hire of Michael S. Fortuna, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA as a new Design Associate.
Michael will be responsible for the pre-planning analysis for future projects identifying critical development components prior to project kick-offs.
Michael previously operated a design firm where he worked on a variety of residential and small commercial building projects. His emphasis on Green Architecture and Sustainable Design garnered him as a reputable consultant. He has taught professional courses in Architecture and Construction Management.
When planning a new health care facility, in today’s changing health care environment, there are five dynamic factors that can potentially make or break a project. In the ‘new normal’, created by the current reform and economy, Providers are expected to deliver and provide greater patient quality outcomes for less financial reimbursement. This creates major challenges for Providers; however well executed planning can mitigate these challenges. Proper planning, executed at the earliest stages of facility consideration, will provide the least expensive solutions while offering the most profound impact on facility development.
When the citizens of classical Greece envisioned their great temples, public buildings and civil works, Master Builders were engaged to both design and construct these monumental structures. Master Builders accepted full responsibility for integrating conceptual designs with functional performance. To assume anything less than complete accountability for delivering a project was unthinkable. Enduring structures such as the Parthenon and the Theatre of Dionysus are testimony to an age and a process that are greatly admired, though the process has been virtually abandoned by modern designers and constructors. Today, however, there is a resurgence of the master builder’s approach in project delivery that centers responsibility with one entity and offers Owner’s better control of design content and corresponding cost.
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PDC Midwest, Inc. announced that Thomas W. Abel has joined the firm as construction manager. Tom will be responsible for on site management of construction projects throughout the United States.
PDC Midwest, Inc. announced today that Lana L. Bates has joined the firm as Interior Design Associate. Lana will be responsible for assisting the interior design department and will work directly with the firm’s Senior Interior Designer, Nancy Mooney.
PDC Midwest, Inc. announced today that Robert J Olin has joined the firm as Assistant Project Manager. Bob will work with the construction team and will report directly to the VP of Construction, Dennis Spindler.
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Tinley Park, IL – Alpha Med Enterprises completed a new 55,000 outpatient cancer treatment facility in 2011. Six months after the facility opened Alpha Med experienced exceptional demand for their outpatient cancer treatment services and determined expansion was needed for additional patient services. PDC had completed the design and construction for the original medical office building and was contracted to complete the new addition.
Hartland, WI – Today PDC Midwest, Inc. announced its recent hire of Scott Hatton as a Design Associate.
Scott will be responsible for coordination between the designer and construction through CAD drafting, 3D renderings and construction documents. He will report directly to VP of Architecture, Peter Johntson.