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A WELL Building experience by design throughout construction

Date: Sep 2, 2021 10:02:52 AM | Author: Mercedes Tucker

Front entrance of SSM Health's Beaver Dame Clinic - WELL-certified facility built by C.D. Smith ConstructionSSM Health's Beaver Dam Clinic is an example of a WELL-certified clinic built by C.D. Smith Construction.

It is essential now more than ever to feel confident that the spaces we live, work and play in are working to keep us safe. With over 70 years of experience providing healthcare construction services, we understand the importance of building people-first spaces. Our team of experts is helping advance health and well-being by providing construction management services to commercial projects pursuing certification through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Whether you aim to achieve WELL certification or are interested in advancing your project's overall health and wellness, we have a comprehensive understanding of health-first factors that will help you meet your wellness goals.

Basketball court & fitness areas of SECURA Insurance Companies' Corporate Headquarters - Building achieved WELL Gold CertificationSECURA Insurance Companies' Corporate Headquarters achieved WELL Gold Certification.

We actively collaborate with owners, architects and trade partners throughout the construction lifecycle to ensure we meet the established wellness goals. From design to construction, we are committed to improving people's health, happiness, wellness and productivity that will occupy the spaces that we create.

Our WELL experience includes:

  • Site planning and selection 
  • Supporting air quality initiatives 
    • Value-Driven MEP Design 
    • Enhanced Ventilation Design
    • Construction Pollution Management
  • Implement thermal comfort concepts
    • Improved HVAC system design
  • Supporting water quality initiatives
  • Supporting light exposure strategies 
    • Window selection and installation to achieve daylight exposure
    • Comply with the illuminance thresholds
    • Choosing the appropriate light fixtures for a space
  • Implement acoustical comfort concepts
    • Sound mapping
    • Sound barriers
    • Meet or exceed minimum impact insulation classification
  • Material management
    • Material Restrictions
    • Interior Hazardous Materials Management
    • CCA and Lead Management
    • Site Remediation
    • Material Transparency
    • Materials Optimization
    • Waste Management
    • Pest Management
    • Cleaning Products and Protocols
    • Contact Reduction
  • Jobsite safety, health and wellness
    • Think Safe. Work Safe.® initiatives
    • Daily safety talks/meetings
    • Tobacco-Free jobsites
    • Stretching program
    • Available mental health education and resources 

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WHAT IS THE WELL BUILDING STANDARD AND WHY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT WELL CERTIFIED BUILDINGS?

SSM Health Beaver Dam Clinic C.D. Smith Construction builds WELL certified commercial projects & supports WELL Building Standard health + sustainability.

C.D. Smith Construction has experience advancing health and well-being building commercial projects pursuing WELL certification, but what does that mean?

Learn more about WELL standards for attaining WELL certification by following the link to the Beneath the Hard Hat® press and blog post.

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SECURA Insurance | WELL Gold Certified

SECURA Insurance Companies' Corporate Headquarters achieved WELL Gold Certification. Discover more from the project profile page of our website or the video below.

At SECURA, health and well-being are a top priority. So they pursued WELL Certification for their corporate headquarters.

When health and wellness are prioritized, positive impacts on the environment can enhance the experiences and performance of the people in the building to elevate the organization.

SECURA achieved WELL Gold Certification according to the following components of the WELL Building Standard®:

  • Air quality initiatives
  • Water quality initiatives
  • Health food culture and eating habits
  • Light exposure strategies
  • Fitness and movement integrations
  • Thermal comfort concepts
  • Acoustical comfort concepts
  • Material management with reduced exposure to hazardous materials
  • Mindful mental health
  • Inclusion and engagement with entertainment gathering areas

By focusing on mind and body wellness for its team and building occupants, SECURA Insurance is a certified, award-winning, best place to work with healthy employees for building healthy communities.

Learn more about SECURA Insurance Companies headquarter's WELL certification by following the link to the awards section on the project profile page of our website.

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Well-Certified SSM Health Beaver Dam Clinic

SSM Health's Beaver Dam Clinic is an example of a WELL-certified clinic built by C.D. Smith Construction. Learn more about this project from the healthcare project profile page of our website.

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SSM Health/Dean Medical Group Beaver Dam Clinic | 2023 Engineering Excellence Best of State | ACEC Wisconsin News 02.19.2023


 

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