Medical Construction & Design (MCD)
Douglas Calhoun, PE, Healthcare Program Specialist, partnered with Matt Ryan, Senior Preconstruction Services Manager at JE Dunn Construction, to explore emerging trends for healthcare HVAC and plumbing systems. These include sustainability initiatives, optimized energy performance, reduced carbon emissions, climate resilience, and net zero studies during design. Innovative solutions like thermal storage systems and advancements in control technologies are replacing low-cost options with more sustainable, technically advanced systems.
These changes are being driven by trade labor shortages, significant nationwide demand, and the growing complexity of hospital projects, where MEP systems now account for over 50% of construction budgets. As a result, early involvement of collaborative and innovative construction and trade partners is critical to ensuring project success.
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