CRGA Design

At CRGA Design, we walk to save lives! We had a blast participating in the annual Greater Maryland Heart Walk this past Saturday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. Thank you again to our team members for volunteering, and a very big thank you to the American Heart Association for their hard work in combating heart disease and stroke and for spreading awareness through events like this. #Heartwalk #Maryland 

This week we recognize the important role that healthcare engineers have in ensuring a safe and efficient environment for all patients, residents, visitors and staff. There are many ways to demonstrate support for engineers including offering in-depth facility tours to the healthcare staff members and clinicians to give a new perspective on the importance of facility engineering. We recognize healthcare engineers for the hard work they do, we are eager to keep the conversation going throughout the year. Happy National Healthcare Engineers week! #CelebrateFE #Healthcareengineering #Recognition

We're excited to share that Rolf Haarstad, Senior Vice President at CRGA Design, will be a panelist at the upcoming HealthTrust Performance Group Conference in Nashville, TN! Rolf will be joining industry leaders like BR+A Consulting Engineers' Ari Tinkoff, PE, Bill Hercules from WJH Health, Bob McCain of HCA Healthcare, DPR Construction’s Dave Kloubec, Edward Hernandez from Covalus, and Kevin Schreiber of SLD Technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals and discuss innovative solutions for healthcare sustainability. Don't miss out on networking and sharing best practices in the industry!

The CRGA Design team had a wonderful time yesterday biking and walking to the Inner Harbor, followed by a relaxing Sweetgreen picnic lunch at the Aquarium near the new Harbor Wetlands installation. It was a great chance to unwind, enjoy the city, and celebrate healthy bodies and hearts—a perfect day to appreciate both our work and the vibrant spaces around us. #TeamOuting #UrbanDesign #InnerHarbor

Healthier Spaces, Sustainable Places – A Panel Discussion on the State of Climate Solutions Now Act & Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards for Healthcare Facilities Please join AIA Baltimore’s Health and Wellness Design Committee as we discuss Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards, introduced by the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 (SB0528). We will cover compliance requirements, anticipated cost burdens, and the short- and long-term impacts on design and construction. Experts in healthcare property management, commercial real estate for healthcare occupants, decarbonization, and sustainable laws will participate in the discussion. Moderated by Rebecca Price.    Program Panelists Include Richie Stever MHA, SASHE , Jarret Horst, Stuart Kaplow and Zachary Berzolla, Ph.D.   To Register: Seating is limited. (35 Attendees Max.) https://lnkd.in/g_U9B7WQ

CRGA Design’s Senior Vice President and current Heathcare Council Vice Chair, Rolf Haarstad, AIA, cohosted the September 19th “CEO Coffee Chat” with The Healthcare Council’s CEO Les Pitton. The chat featured Dr. Stuart Levine, President, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, as our presenter. Dr. Levine gave a terrific overview of the history of MFSMC and an incredibly successful model for improved Emergency Department throughput.   Great presentation and great dialogue with regional healthcare leaders!

CRGA Design is proud to announce the substantial completion of the University of Maryland Medical Upper Chesapeake Health (UMUCH) Ambulatory Surgery Center and Medical Office Building in Bel Air, Maryland. CRGA received excellent support from the AKF Group and Cagley & Associates for MEP and structural engineering services, respectively, while Jeffrey Brown Contracting, LLC (JBC) maintained construction oversight of the 65,827-square-foot, four-story facility.   Features and amenities include a 14,000-square-foot Ambulatory Surgery Center with 2 specialty ORs, 1 procedure room, onsite Sterile Processing, 11 prep/recovery rooms, 4 extended stay observation rooms, and a beautiful open-plan outpatient rehabilitation space located on the first floor. The Orthopedic, Hand and Spine Institute occupies the entire 16,000-square-foot second floor of the MOB and features state-of-the-art examination rooms, light-filled treatment areas, centralized imaging capabilities, and a wide array of other specialized design features to support the advanced rehab and reconstructive services provided.   The project’s success highlights the dedication and collaboration of the entire team, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved.

CRGA Design is proud to announce the completion of the Children’s National Specialty Pharmacy in Silver Spring, MD! This 4,600 SF renovation transformed an office space into a cutting-edge retail and mail-order pharmacy.   A huge thank you to our amazing team—Silva Contracting, RMF Engineering, Inc., GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., Clearway Health, and the Children's National Hospital staff — for their expertise and collaboration on this project. Together, we’ve created a space that prioritizes efficiency, safety, and patient care.   #HealthcareDesign #PharmacyDesign #Teamwork

CRGA Design would like to extend a warm welcome to Abigail Mencer, a recent graduate from the University of Maryland’s school of Architecture. She brings creativity and ingenuity to her role as an architectural designer within the firm.   Her passion for architecture blends with psychology, as she aims to create spaces that promote holistic well-being and comfort. We look forward to applying these measures to future projects and are delighted to have you on the team!

Our team took time on Wednesday to attend a CPR training session put together by local firefighters – learning crucial techniques that could save someone’s life! Immediate CPR application can double or even triple the victim’s chances of survival after a cardiac episode. We strive to be more than bystanders and encourage others to learn too!