Real-world strategies for aligning scope, budget, and schedule while building patient-centered, efficient and future-ready healthcare facilities.
Description
Healthcare facilities are among the most complex projects to design and deliver, requiring a balance of patient-centered design, operational efficiency, and long-term flexibility. This panel will explore how Lean methodologies, collaborative delivery models, and disciplined project management practices help teams achieve success in an environment where scope, budget, and schedule are constantly under pressure. Panelists will share real-world lessons on fostering team alignment, applying Lean principles, managing risks, and leveraging technology to deliver facilities that truly support patients, staff, and communities.
Panelists
Juan Restrepo, Associate DBIA, Project Executive - Boldt (Moderator)
Heather Kilday, Project Manager IV - Sutter Health
Heavenz Kaur, SE Associate Principal - Degenkolb Engineers
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the unique challenges of healthcare facility design and construction and their impact on patients, staff, and community outcomes.
- Apply Lean methodologies to improve value, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement in healthcare projects.
- Evaluate strategies for enhancing collaboration and breaking down silos across owners, designers, builders, and stakeholders.
- Implement best practices to manage scope, budget, and schedule while balancing innovation with practicality.
- Explore emerging technologies and design strategies that enable flexible, future-ready healthcare facilities.