Healthcare construction is expected to continue to grow in 2026 with some of the same industry factors experienced last year impacting projects, including shifts in care delivery, rising demand for outpatient facilities and the need for more flexible, efficient buildings.
Over the past several decades, the design of behavioral health environments has been shaped by a clear and critical priority: patient safety.
The key to a successful renovation isn’t just experience and technical expertise—it’s about fostering open communication and aligning all stakeholders under a shared vision.
Health systems across the United States are facing a daunting reality: a projected shortage of more than 200,000 nurses by the end of the decade.
Global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has promoted Laura Morris to regional health practice leader. In this role, Morris will continue leading health projects for the firm’s New York and Philadelphia studios, while also focusing on strategy and business development across the U.S. Northeast.
As climate change accelerates and inflation drives construction costs, healthcare institutions are at a crossroads.
As climate change accelerates and inflation drives construction costs, healthcare institutions must consider future proofing that balances decarbonization, resilience and cost.
When pests find their way into the healthcare ecosystem, they can jeopardize patient safety, disrupt operations and compromise a facility’s reputation.
Life safety planning ensures compliance and protects patients, staff and visitors during healthcare renovation and construction.
Michael Compton, director of Healthcare in Florida for Barge Design Solutions, is a board-certified healthcare architect recently spoke with Healthcare Construction + Operation News about how forward-thinking design can help meet the needs of Florida’s aging population, the implications of CON reform on the state’s healthcare system and the role of architecture in designing for population growth.
