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    Home»eNewsletter»2018 Industry Poll Survey Results
    June 20, 2018

    2018 Industry Poll Survey Results

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    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.

     

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