ROCHESTER, NY – CPL, a full-service design firm serving public and private-sector clients for more than 49 years, has acquired JPT Healthcare Architects, PC. The fully integrated firm’s 29 staff members located across three locations in Central Pennsylvania have joined CPLs robust healthcare practice to support expansive growth in the Northeast. “Modern […]
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Digital Twins: A Visionary Perspective
The significance of Digital Twins in the A/E/C industry lies in their ability to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. In the rapidly advancing realm of technology, architects and engineers find themselves at the leading edge of innovation, adopting new tools and methodologies to shape the future […]
Read MoreA JPT Holiday Tale – 2023
JPT Wishes All a Wonderful Holiday T’was the conclusion of yet another joyful year; a moment to revel, express thanks and cheers. For everything we’ve achieved, our gratitude is premier; though our partnership with all of you is what is most clear. Our dream is to design better Healthcare buildings […]
Read More2023 Holiday Party at Bedford Springs
2023 Annual Holiday Party Over this past weekend, JPT’s Architects and Engineers gathered at Omni Bedford Springs Resort for our annual holiday party. There was an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest this year at the party that our Construction Manager/Cost Estimator, Mike Solomon, won! What a wonderful year 2023 has been […]
Read MoreJPT in the News – Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center – Oncology
Safe at Home Landmark preparing to bring cancer center back to Woonsocket, RI https://youtu.be/5NsXWo1Pmqk Woonsocket – Landmark Medical Center’s cancer care operation is set to return to Woonsocket from North Smithfield in a newly renovated space across from the main hospital opening in January. “It was the perfect time to […]
Read MoreJoel P. Trexler Earned ACHA Board Certification
To emphasize the Principal of JPT’s knowledge in Healthcare Design, Joel has earned the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) Board Certification in Healthcare Architecture. The ACHA provides board certification and professional development for architects who specialize in healthcare. Joel is one out of nineteen architects in the state of […]
Read MoreJPT Wins PSMJ’s Circle of Excellence Award!
JPT is honored to have achieved PSMJ’s exclusive A/E/C Circle of Excellence award! This award recognizes firms that are successfully managed and demonstrate outstanding achievements in profitability, overhead management, cash flow, productivity, business development, staff growth and turnover. All firms are eligible to participate in this award and that is […]
Read MoreAndrew J. Matzik Became a Professional Engineer
Congratulations on Earning Your Professional Engineering License! JPT Architects is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievement of one of our young Electrical Engineers, Andrew (Andy) J. Matzik, on earning his Professional Engineering license. This achievement is a major milestone in an engineer’s career. Throughout Andy’s career as an Electrical Engineer […]
Read MoreEnvironment of Care – Handrails
Evidence-Based Design Design & Planning Considerations – Checklist (Note: All handrails must be able to withstand a force of 200 lbs. This differs for individuals of size as handrails should withstand a load force of 800 lbs.) See below to view and/or download a “Grab n Go” PDF of the […]
Read MoreAdministrative Professionals Week
In the spirit of Administrative Professionals Week (4/23 to 4/29) and Wednesday, April 26, 2023, being Administrative Professionals Day, JPT would like to sincerely thank all administrative professionals across the world! You do so much to help companies reach success on a daily basis! JPT would like to specifically thank […]
Read MoreEric J. Bowser – ASSE 6060, Medical Gas Design
Congratulations on Earning Your Medical Gas Certification! JPT is very proud of Eric Bowser for obtaining the ASSE 6060 certification which encompasses all things medical gas! ASSE 6060 is the highest certification available in Medical Gas design, which is valuable for patient safety. The ASSE 6060 certification is for anyone […]
Read MoreEnvironment of Care – Corridors, Doors & Windows
Evidence-Based Design Design & Planning Considerations – Checklist Note: The importance of barrier-free access in all hospital and healthcare facility areas cannot be over emphasized. Ensure that all equipment and supplies are stored in convenient locations as the removal of clutter helps to support patient and older adult independence and […]
Read MoreFrom SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 – Part 10
Healthcare Leadership Strategies for a Better Future Part 10 – Future Planning: Building Systems, Equipment and Technology Since the end of 2019, the whole world experienced a global emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in 2003 another similar respiratory disease rattled the planet. Some regions, such as Canada, experienced […]
Read MoreWhy Laser Scanning is Changing the Way We Do Things
JPT’s capabilities have expanded to include laser scanning, in which we are able to 3D scan as-builts, streamline documentation and collaborate with ease. Reality Capture scanning technologies have made the Healthcare Built Environment more accessible, collaborative and interactive than ever before. A powerful 3D mapping tool can laser scan a space and […]
Read MoreFrom SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 – Part 9
Healthcare Leadership Strategies for a Better Future Part 9 – Electrical and Telecommunications (Tele-Data) Systems Please click here or the play button above to watch “Electrical & Tele-Data System Assessment” in JPT’s series, “From SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019”. Two decades ago, when the 2003 SARS pandemic rattled […]
Read MoreCommissioning – Increasing the Demand
Please click here or the play button above to watch the video that goes along with the marketing campaign, “Commissioning – Increasing the Demand”. Facilities that house the healthcare environment are very complex buildings for very specialized medical services. HVAC, lighting, fire alarms, emergency power, IT, security, medical gas, infection […]
Read More20 Year Anniversary
Please click here or the play button on the screen to watch JPT’s Anniversary video. JPT is proud to celebrate 20 years in business. In our first company anniversary video, we offer an inside look into our company’s culture and into the personality of our team members. The future is […]
Read MoreMatterport: The Silver Lining of the Pandemic & Beyond
Please click here or the play button above to watch the video that goes along with the marketing campaign, “Matterport: The Silver Lining of the Pandemic & Beyond”. Healthcare – A Landscape of Innovation Healthcare is an industry that is at the forefront of continual discovery and technological advancement. The […]
Read MoreFrom SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 – Part 8
Healthcare Leadership Strategy for a Better Future Part 8 – Plumbing System Assessment Please click here or the play button to watch “Plumbing System Assessment”, in JPT’s series, “From SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019”. From the severe acute respiratory syndrome pandemic of 2003 to the similar Coronavirus pandemic […]
Read MoreEnergy to Care – Beyond the Numbers
Please click here or the play button above to watch the video that goes along with the “Energy to Care – Beyond the Numbers” marketing campaign. Energy to Care is an energy benchmarking program for hospitals that gives participants access to detailed energy data in exchange for their own energy […]
Read MoreFrom SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 – Part 7
Healthcare Leadership Strategy for a Better Future Part 7 – HVAC System Assessment & Performance Please click here or the play button above to watch “HVAC System Assessment & Performance”, in JPT Architect’s series, “From SARS CoV-1 to SARS CoV-2 2019” From the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome pandemic of 2003 […]
Read MoreNew Life Safety Requirements from The Joint Commission: Business Occupancies
Having recently taken effect on July 1, 2021, The Joint Commission (TJC) has officially made Business Occupancies, typically Ambulatory Care facilities or MOBs, surveyable. Life Safety (LS) requirements will now include Business Occupancies during the process of accreditation. These new regulations are going to impact Healthcare Systems a great deal […]
Read MoreFrom SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 – Part 6
Healthcare Leadership Strategy for a Better Future Part 6 – Airborne Particles Please click here or the play button above to watch “Airborne Particles”, in JPT Architect’s series, “From SARS CoV-12003 to SARS CoV-2 2019: Healthcare Leadership Strategies for a Better Future”. From the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome pandemic of […]
Read MoreFrom SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019 – Part 5
Healthcare Leadership Strategy for a Better Future Part 5 – Healthcare Facility Specifics Please click here or the play button above to watch “Healthcare Facility Specifics”, in JPT Architect’s series, “From SARS CoV-1 2003 to SARS CoV-2 2019: Healthcare Leadership Strategies for a Better Future”. From the Severe Acute Respiratory […]
Read MoreThe Fall of Retail Makes Way for the Rise of Ambulatory Healthcare
Looking back over the past few years, the Healthcare Industry has developed a need for Outpatient facilities to deliver high-quality care to the communities they serve, develop patient integrity, and grow market share. Now with COVID-19 patients taking up acute care space within hospitals, the urgency to establish outpatient medical […]
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