Central utility plants support hospital mission

CUP is among the complex components in any hospital’s infrastructure


New central utility plants (CUP) ensure that patients can depend on reliable, uninterrupted power, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

Energy efficiency upgrades and an investment in reliable on-site energy infrastructure offers financial, operational and environmental benefits.

Maintaining a CUP during construction requires the project team to be as unobtrusive as possible. The renovation and expansion of a CUP should also be done in phases to maintain uninterrupted operation and service of essential utilities.

An important component to help with the logistical challenges is to build a sequential timeline for disruptions related to the new project.

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January 7, 2016


Topic Area: Energy and Power


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