2025
The State of Healthcare Construction
As one of Modern Healthcare’s Top Contractors, we compile and share observations, lessons learned, and trending best practices from the many expert resources in the architectural, engineering and construction industry.
Highlights
Economic Drivers
Every industry is subject to the principle of supply and demand, and healthcare construction is no exception. As systems strive to balance the costs of today’s absolute needs for their facilities with predictions of future needs, the scales can tip based on several considerations.
Challenges in Sustainable Building
Sustainable building can be a complex endeavor, with healthcare systems having to weigh both philosophical and practical considerations. Namely, leadership must decide how to effectively — and appealingly — balance the long-term benefits with the upfront costs.
Trends in Healthcare Design
When evaluating healthcare design trends, leaders are often tasked with separating the fleeting from the enduring. As a result, they are seeking facility design solutions that help them navigate high-impact business issues. Recently, staff recruitment and retention, along with increased competition for patients, have topped that list.
Technology and Connected Infrastructure
According to Chris Ressler, regional healthcare director at Page, the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow in healthcare environments, driven by the shift toward value-based and continuum-of-care models. When constructing and renovating hospitals, this enhanced connectivity — and the vulnerabilities it introduces for patients and staff — is top of mind for many industry professionals.
