Subscribe Now

Keep up with the latest news with our magazine and e-newsletter free subscription
Subscribe to our E‑Newsletter
eNewsletter

2018 Industry Poll Survey Results

Based on the last year and looking forward, is your healthcare building activity: Response
Increasing 67.4%
Decreasing 3.3%
The same 29.1%
Based on the last year and looking forward, your average healthcare project value has: Response
Increased 66.0%
Decreased 3.8%
Stayed the Same 29.6%
No Responses <1%
The overall size (SF) of your healthcare project is: Response
Increasing 54.5%
Decreasing 9.5%
The Same 35.8%
Do you feel the current state of healthcare system mergers is creating uncertainty with your construction projects? Response
Yes 49.2%
No 50.7%
Indicate the level of building you are doing in the following areas:
Less The Same More Not Applicable
Outpatient Facilities/MOBs
8% 29% 59% 4%
ERs
11% 41% 33% 15%
Full-Service Hospital
21% 39% 27% 13%
Specialty (heart, cancer center, behavioral, etc.)
10% 32% 49% 10%
Micro Hospitals
12% 27% 24% 37%
Senior Living/Nursing
11% 23% 31% 35%
Bariatrics
13% 35% 15% 37%
Do you use BIM on your projects? Response
Yes 71.7%
No 27.2%
No Responses <1%
Are you using virtual reality on your projects? Response
Yes 44.9%
No 54.0%
No Responses <1%
What percentage of your healthcare projects finish on time? Response
0-20% 9.0%
21-40% 7.1%
41-60% 11.4%
61-80% 23.4%
81-100% 48.8%
Do you feel the skilled-worker shortage is affecting your projects? Response
Yes 71.7%
No 28.2%
Are you seeing less or more of the following:
Significant Decrease Less The Same More Significant Increase Does Not Apply
Projects tailored to older population (65 and older)
0% 2% 36% 44% 9% 8%
Environmental certifications (LEED, WELL, etc.)
3% 19% 34% 28% 9% 7%
Focus on disaster planning
1% 6% 39% 38% 8% 8%
Security measures implemented
0% 2% 27% 53% 13% 5%
Retailization concepts
1% 5% 32% 33% 6% 22%
In the last year and for what is in planning, what percentage of your healthcare projects are renovations versus new buildings? Response
0-25% Renovations 9.0%
26-50% Renovations 26.7%
51-75% Renovations 40.1%
76-100% Renovations 23.9%
When it comes to building product selection, please rate the following:
Not Important Minor Importance Important Very Important Extremely Important
Brand name
6% 29% 48% 15% 2%
Previous experience with product
0% 2% 19% 51% 28%
Relationship with company/rep
3% 19% 38% 32% 8%
Cost
0% 2% 28% 45% 25%
Warranty
1% 6% 35% 43% 16%
Recommendation of project team
0% 6% 38% 43% 13%
Do you involve the community, patients/customers in your planning?  Response
Yes 59.8%
No 40.1%
Are you utilizing digital signage in your new facilities?  Response
Yes 60.2%
No 39.7%
How are you preparing for future growth? (check all that apply) Response
Flex spaces 36.5%
Shell space (additional SF for future use) 31.2%
Incorporated into design plan (clearances, locations of departments, etc.) 31.7%
All of the above 54.3%
None of the above 8.1%
Other 5.7%
What infection control measures are being incorporated into your projects? (check all that apply) Response
Product selection 37.5%
Medical staff involvement (initiatives, awareness, etc.) 37.5%
Design and planning measures 45.6%
Containment during construction 39.9%
All of the above 70.1%
None of the above 3.3%
Other <1%
What areas would you like to see more content from MCD on? (check all that apply) Response
Building Interiors 54.8%
International Topics 12.5%
Project Profiles (In-depth review of recently completed facility) 61.0%
Industry Trends 59.6%
IT 18.2%
Infection Control 47.5%
Building Exteriors 30.2%
Product News 25.4%
MEP Topics 34.6%
Other 8.1%
What tradeshows do you typically attend throughout the year? (check all that apply) Response
AIA National Convention 19.2%
ASHE Annual Conference 21.1%
ASHE PDC Summit 25.9%
Greenbuild 6.7%
Healthcare Design Expo & Conference 39.4%
Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo 24.0%
NeoCon 10.5%
Don’t attend tradeshows 26.9%
Other 14.9%

 

MCD thanks nora systems for their support of the 2018 Industry Pulse Survey.

 

Tags:

Posted June 20, 2018

More Articles:


Upcoming Events