Medical communities are on the rise in the Southeastern United States, including Florida and Georgia. From new cancer centers to pediatric specialty, efficient and well designed construction of new buildings or renovating existing ones are in high demand.
Since 2000, surgeries have nearly tripled. While admission into a hospital are up by 45%.
“As cost pressures increase, health care facilities find themselves in increasing competition for both patients and staff. Architecture is often recognized as an important tool in attracting and retaining the best doctors and nurses, the most successful HMOs and insurance plans, and the most patients. Consumer decisions are based on cost, accessibility, quality of service, and quality of medical care. An aesthetically pleasing facility is a key aspect of the perceived quality of care,” according to the National Institute of Building Design. “Sustainability must be a consideration for the design of all health care facilities. Many sustainable design features can be incorporated into health care facility design, including daylighting, energy and water conservation, nontoxic materials and finishes, and sustainable operations and maintenance.”
Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Atlanta, and Charlotte are projected to grow significantly in population over the decade. The construction industry responds to the emerging trends with the increased need for the latest healthcare buildings, as well as condos, apartments, senior living communities, even college housing.
Healthcare communities require high tech, convenience, and lean principles to achieve optimal results. The staff will be able to work more efficiently and harder with the latest innovations and upgrades. Studies show the design of new construction and renovation of existing buildings can alter the patients experience and affects the satisfaction and productivity of those who work there.
Careful planning and research, including the facilities activities, new complex equipment, space design, and quality, characteristics of the patients as well as the workers and safety are taken into account while the team at SWET Construction Group uses lean principles to achieve optimal results.