future flexibility means planning infrastructure that can adapt to rapid change—without compromising the human experience of care. From early collaboration across disciplines to right-sizing technology spaces and embracing restraint, future-ready facilities balance what’s needed today with what’s possible tomorrow.

Strong leadership defines every successful hospital activation. Agility and communication enable teams to adapt quickly, stay aligned, and keep patient care at the center. When hospital leaders and consultants work as one, activation becomes not just a milestone—but a moment of shared success.

Inefficient hospital transitions can cost millions in storage, labor, and lost revenue. Lean activation and delivery sequencing minimize risk, streamline workflows, and accelerate readiness, helping hospitals open new spaces on time, on budget, and prepared for patients and staff alike.

Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS) has acquired Envision Planning, a Denver-based firm with two decades of medical equipment planning expertise. The acquisition expands HBS’s national reach, adds depth and diverse expertise, and strengthens its ability to deliver fully integrated solutions across the healthcare project lifecycle. Clients will benefit from a deeper bench of experts, expanded capabilities, and a streamlined service model designed to simplify complexity and acc

Healthcare construction is unlike any other building project. Success isn’t just about completing the structure—it’s about ensuring people, systems, and logistics are ready from day one. In this article, we break down the three critical planning streams—Transition, Activation, and Move Planning—explaining how they differ, why each matters, and how they work together to deliver a safe, seamless hospital opening.

Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS) has named Julia Finken, Jennifer Cowel, and Yvonne Rockwood to lead its Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance (ARC) business line. With more than 90 years of combined experience—including leadership roles at The Joint Commission—the new team will guide clients through complex regulatory environments while advancing patient safety and care quality.

Activating a hospital isn’t just about turning on the lights—it’s about ensuring every space, system, and piece of equipment is ready for patient care from day one. When equipment activation is treated as a strategic workstream, not an afterthought, hospitals can avoid last-minute delays, reduce risk, and build trust with staff and the community. It’s the difference between a rushed opening and a ready one.

In construction project management, accommodating every stakeholder request may feel collaborative—but it can quietly derail your timeline, budget, and team. In her latest piece, HBS’s Dawn Rose explores how unchecked “yeses” ripple across a project and offers smarter ways to stay in control.

Discover how HBS navigates global trade uncertainty in medical equipment planning. Insights from industry leaders on tariffs, budget impacts, and strategic solutions for healthcare organizations.

Healthcare tech extends beyond hospital walls, creating seamless, patient-first experiences where complexity fades into empowerment.

Miller to lead multi-layered service line essential to bringing complex buildings and critical departments to LIFE.   HBS announces Amber...

Mullaney joins HBS at a critical time of forward momentum for the industry HBS has announced the addition of Kate Mullaney, CPSM as...

Austin B. Delaney joins HBS with a strong foundation of experience and vision.

The 40-year veteran was the driving force behind North America’s premier medical equipment planning consultancy, helped define the...

Patient experience motivator to pursue a career in Transition and Activation Planning.

Ada Sklyarsky CPA joins HBS, the rapidly growing healthcare firm, to strengthen its infrastructure for continued expansion and strategic...

Kyrsten Johnson joins the rapidly growing healthcare firm to head industry-leading team   February 27, 2024—Healthcare Building Solutions...

Transitioning from an older hospital facility to a new one goes beyond simply relocating equipment and staff. It is a multifaceted...

As hospitals shift to value-based care with the goal of improving patient outcomes and reducing costs, healthcare providers are actively...

For your next facility improvement project, digital infrastructure planning should be a leading topic of conversation, not an...