HC+O News: “Why Hospitals Are Thinking Smarter, Not Larger” by Jenny Freeman

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed healthcare infrastructure priorities, shifting focus from expansion to smarter, more adaptable facilities. Today, hospitals prioritize resilient power systems, flexible spaces for evolving technologies, and carefully phased construction to minimize disruptions. As Jenny Freeman, Managing Director of Buildings, notes, “Construction in active healthcare facilities demands caution. Infrastructure upgrades and plant work should be completed early in the project, where possible, to create a backbone that future phases can easily connect to.”

Moreover, effective stakeholder collaboration and sustainability considerations are essential for successful implementation. Want to learn more about creating resilient, future-proof healthcare facilities? Explore Jenny’s comprehensive approach to hospital master planning that balances operational efficiency, sustainability, and patient care.

Click here to read the full article published online by Healthcare Construction & Operations News.

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Jenny Freeman

Managing Director, Buildings

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