Focus: Renovation

Keeping operations safe during healthcare facility renovations

Involvement and communication during construction are important


Renovating hospitals is a complex undertaking, but mitigating interference, planning and communication can make things run more smoothly and safely, according to an article on the Colorado Real Estate Journal website.

Ensuring a successful renovation project involves planning beyond the construction itself.

When hospitals face a renovation, they are often losing a room, a piece of equipment, and even walls yet need to maintain the same standard of care.

“From engineers to contractors to consultants, aligning the entire team is a tremendous factor in project success. There’s value in selecting right team,” said Justin Franklin, senior director at FTI Construction Solutions.

Read the article.



June 5, 2020


Topic Area: Project Management


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