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.

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.

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Preparing for a seamless and successful move day requires extensive and meticulous planning. Taking action very early in the project...