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AUGUST 2024CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM9prevent the spread of illnesses, primarily as we work around patient areas and through the flu season. Flexibility in Facility Design: Healthcare construction shifted towards more flexible facility designs. Modular structures and adaptable spaces became crucial to respond to changing demands quickly. Design considerations for isolation rooms, negative pressure environments, and flexible patient wards gained prominence.Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication and collaboration were vital during the pandemic. In healthcare construction, close coordination between architects, contractors, and medical professionals was necessary to ensure that facilities met medical requirements while adhering to construction timelines. Construction and design teams had to put more effort into pre-planning the projects, investigating lead times, and other solutions to solve the supply chain issues the teams were facing. Preparedness Planning: The healthcare sector must prioritize preparedness for future health crises. Designing healthcare facilities with surge capacity in mind and incorporating isolation and quarantine areas will prevent healthcare systems from becoming overwhelmed. As we plan current and future renovation projects, these questions are coming up in design. How will the facility manage the patients if there is another crisis and the team shuts down the isolation rooms? For example, in September 2019, we broke ground on a new 106-room patient bed tower. In the middle of the project, the owner approached the team and requested that we figure out how to modify the existing design by adding 18 isolation rooms to prepare for the next pandemic. Remote Work and Prefabrication: The pandemic encouraged the construction industry to explore remote work options and prefabrication techniques. Off-site construction and modular components can lead to faster project completion times and reduced disruptions. This construction solution is growing in the industry, and its application is becoming more widespread. As an industry, we are seeing owners increase their demand for prefabrication assemblies or Modular KPIs in their RFPs. Emphasis on Mental Health: The pandemic highlighted the importance of mental health for construction workers and healthcare professionals. Providing appropriate spaces and support systems for their well-being will become a focus in construction site planning and healthcare facility design.Community Engagement: The pandemic reinforced the importance of community engagement and stakeholder involvement. Constructing healthcare facilities requires collaboration with local communities to address concerns, ensure accessibility, and foster a sense of ownership.As construction and healthcare industries rebound from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, integrating these lessons learned can contribute to more resilient, adaptable, and effective practices in the future. By embracing innovative technologies, fostering diverse collaboration, early partnerships, and prioritizing well-being, we have not only weathered the storm but have emerged stronger, more connected, and better prepared for the future. Let us carry forward the lessons learned during this time to continue fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and unity. By embracing innovative technologies, fostering diverse collaboration, early partnerships, and prioritizing well-being, we have not only weathered the storm but have emerged stronger, more connected, and better prepared for the future
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