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New download: BD+C's 2024 Healthcare Annual Report

Welcome to Building Design+Construction’s 2024 Healthcare Annual Report. This free 66-page special report is our first-ever “state of the state” update on the $65 billion healthcare construction sector.




Mass Timber

British Columbia hospital features mass timber community hall

The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project in Duncan, British Columbia, features an expansive community hall featuring mass timber construction. The hall, designed to promote social interaction and connection to give patients, families, and staff a warm and welcoming environment, connects a Diagnostic and Treatment (“D&T”) Block and Inpatient Tower.

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Healthcare Facilities

From hospitals to research facilities, healthcare buildings are essential to the health of the world’s population, as well as medical innovation. Designing these structures requires a delicate balance of technical requirements with the needs of doctors and patients, but when done right, these designs can save lives.

Healthcare Facilities | Jul 18, 2019

A 75-year-old hospital in Minnesota completes its latest makeover

A 25-month project includes three separate additions.

Healthcare Facilities | Stantec | Jul 15, 2019

Can a kids’ healthcare space teach, entertain, and heal?

Standard building requirements don’t have to be boring. Here’s how you can inject whimsical touches into everyday design features.

Healthcare Facilities | Gensler | Jul 15, 2019

Hospitals are moving into their communities

Below are five strategies to improve access and patient experience.

Healthcare Facilities | Jul 2, 2019

Veterans' mental health needs are central to Seattle VA's design

Called the Seattle Veterans Affairs Mental Health and Research Building, the structure is meant to enhance patient care.

Healthcare Facilities | May 24, 2019

Beyond the corner store: Where retail health is headed

New players are redefining what retail health might look like by embracing technologies including mobile apps, telehealth, and artificial intelligence.

Healthcare Facilities | May 16, 2019

ASU Health Futures Center combines a novel design and approach to learning

The trapezoidal shape of the building is an eco-friendly feature.

Healthcare Facilities | May 9, 2019

Construction of new children’s hospital addition in NW Florida had to weather several storms

Patient and staff care were primary concerns during this 25-month project, says its GC.

Healthcare Facilities | May 3, 2019

The healthcare sector is turning to drones to supplement medical services

Leo A Daly’s Miami studio envisions a drone-powered hospital that enhances resilience to natural disasters.

Apr 26, 2019

Greenwich Hospital upgrades boilers to improve operational efficiency

Greenwich Hospital, in Greenwich, Conn., chooses new Miura boilers.

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