Paul Gladysz

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Hospital Construction/Design

Team Building

Erecting a veterinary hospital nowadays isn’t as simple as getting a quote and signing a contract. Do you want a construction manager, and if so, should the person be an “agent” or “at risk”?

Hospital Construction/Design

Hiring the builder of your dream hospital isn’t as simple as selecting the lowest bidder or relying on a friend’s recommendation. Looking for a contractor with experience in animal care projects is a good first step.

Hospital Construction/Design

Squeaky Clean

Eliminating pathogens in the age of COVID-19 is more important than ever at veterinary hospitals. Regardless of whether you use ultraviolet light, double doors or elbow grease, attention to detail is what matters.

Hospital Construction/Design

Climate Change

HVAC systems do more than just adjust the ambient air temperature. They’re also crucial for controlling odors, humidity and the spread of pathogens.

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Design to Comply

Chemotherapy drugs and other hazardous medications require special handling and containment to protect hospital staff and patients from dangerous exposure. C-PEC? PPE? USP 800? You have a lot to learn.

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Be a Cut Above

Planning a top-notch veterinary surgery suite requires attention to detail. Only after you figure out what you truly need can you fine-tune the budget, complete the design and start construction.

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Sound advice (and more)

When carving out space for veterinary alternative medicine treatments, your goal should be to create a calming atmosphere by reducing noise, odors and other distractions.

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Inside Information

A room dedicated to veterinary ultrasound or endoscopy — or both — requires thoughtful layout and certain fixtures to ensure efficiency.

Practice Ownership

Add bite to your dental business

A well-equipped and well-situated suite will help a hospital capitalize on the fast-growing service of oral care.

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Stay young at heart

Adjust your thinking and your hospital to appeal to millennials.

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The Highs and Lows of Hospital Heights

Single- and multistory buildings have their pros and cons. Do you know which veterinary hospital design is generally the best?

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Sustainable and resilient

Diffused sunlight brightens a north-facing veterinary clinic lobby. No direct sunshine means the room stays cooler.

Hospital Construction/Design

See the light

The smart use of natural illumination supports the health and happiness of patients, employees and clients. Artificial light has its place, too, but you should be selective.