Managing technology in healthcare design

Managing the integration of technology into a building program can be complicated


Technology has become a critical component in every aspect of hospital and healthcare design, according to an article on the Building Design & Construction website.

But managing the integration of technology into a building program can be complicated.

The exponential growth of the field has the potential to expose gaps in the design team’s knowledge, including owner’s responsibilities that manifest in budget shortfalls; marginalized functionality of evidence-based designs; and ultimately, suboptimal facility performance, the article said. 

Having a sound management plan in place throughout the execution/construction phase of the project is fundamental to the future success of a healthcare facility. 

Read the article.

 

 



November 22, 2016


Topic Area: Information Technology


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