Planning with Confidence: The Value of Design Assessments in Healthcare Improvement Projects

Facing aging hospital infrastructure, evolving quality and safety standards, and technological advances in clinical practice, more healthcare organizations are undertaking renovation projects to upgrade their facilities. Doing so requires balancing necessary upgrades with limited budgets, operational demands, and future growth.

In an article for BUILDINGS, Robert Vanderpool and Megan Stewart explore how infrastructure design assessments help healthcare organizations make more informed, cost-effective decisions when undertaking construction projects at existing facilities. Owners and project teams can gain a clearer understanding of facility conditions, reducing uncertainty and helping prevent costly surprises during design and construction.

How can infrastructure assessments support healthcare improvement projects?
Assessments can:

• Help owners understand facility constraints and opportunities before making significant investments in upgrades.
• Enable the general contractor or cost estimator to prepare a more accurate cost estimate.
• Minimize disruptions to ongoing operations by identifying locations requiring fewer upgrades.
• Provide insight into campus infrastructure to help guide decisions on future projects and campus growth.