Design-build renovations can cut costs, problems in hospital projects

Design-build avoids potential problems by enabling coordination before construction, which can save money and time

By Healthcare Facilities Today


As hospital owners look to maintaining a modern, functional facility while driving down costs, the option to retrofit and update existing buildings has become more popular, according to an article posted on the Healthcare Design web site.

Renovations allow hospitals to meet changing needs and increasing demand with a smaller price tag and shorter schedule, but renovations still come with their own challenges, particularly maintaining uninterrupted service to patients.

Design-build enables coordination prior to the start of construction, which can save money and time. According to the article, by involving the general contractor and trade partners during the design phase of a project, teams can provide a detailed, early site investigation that offers insight into the location and condition of existing systems. 

Also, underutilized space can be repurposed to avoid the cost of new infrastructure. Hospitals can review current operations and provide input into a new design that modernizes the facility in a way that delivers the highest quality in the most economical way possible. This option allows existing patient care to continue throughtout construction.

Read the article.



September 6, 2013


Topic Area: Renovations


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