Enhancing efficiency, value in healthcare construction projects In the aftermath of the pandemic, the construction industry has ridden the roller coaster of soaring and plunging input prices. Recent data from Associated Builders & Contractors reveals a glimmer of hope as the latest price index shows a slight decline, but most materials still register substantially higher than pre-pandemic levels. Despite those recent challenges, the healthcare construction sector shines as a beacon of resilience. Analysts predict a 14% jump in year-over-year activity, especially as more hospitals enter planning phases. As the stakes rise, healthcare builders are harnessing the power of precision planning…
Author: Chris Schmidt
Adopting integrated, EBD approach improves delivery of care Historically, cancer care has been siloed in a healthcare delivery setting, requiring patients to see oncologists, radiologists and surgeons separately, often in varying areas of a facility or another building entirely. Today, these three disciplines work together and meet weekly, sometimes daily, to consult on treatment plans — allowing cancer care delivery to become more integrated under one roof. While co-location of services is nothing new, moving patients to different points of care has shifted to moving the care to the patient. This has provided new context for facility design as architects…
As many hospitals shift to what feels like a nearly continuous strategic planning cycle, and focus on an array of dynamic initiatives during a pivotal time in the industry, it’s no surprise multi-year, multi-phase, campus-wide design and construction initiatives are particularly in demand.
Cam Twohey, AIA, NCARB, WELL AP, has joined Kahler Slater in its growing Chicago, Illinois team as associate principal and senior project architect supporting the firm’s healthcare market. In this role, Twohey will serve as a subject matter expert and mentor in the office and will lead client relationships across the United States.
Michael Hess has joined Perkins Eastman as principal in the New York studio. With 31 years of professional expertise, Hess is a leader in healthcare program development with a portfolio of design and planning work spanning across the United States, Asia and the Middle East.
Robert Nimon has joined Healthcare Building Solutions as a senior vice president. He will oversee the integration of equipment and technology planning across the firm’s service lines. He has over 30 years of experience in
COVID-19 continues to strain hospitals and healthcare systems around the world. Its impact is evident across every facet of the industry, and has accelerated trends in telehealth and market consolidation. The compounding issues of economic disruption, climate change and social inequity add further complexity to an already challenging issue.
The highest beam topped the newest building in Plant City, Florida, marking a construction milestone for the future South Florida Baptist Hospital. That steel beam was covered in messages from more than 100 supporters – from elected officials and business leaders to construction workers and hospital team members – who signed it before the ceremonial topping out.
The Construction Management Association of America has recognized 20 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. Among this year’s Project Achievement Award winners is the Taneja Center for Surgery at AdventHealth Tampa.
