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HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & FACILITY PLANNING

South Florida Is Changing, and So Is Healthcare Construction

BY CAROL NEWMAN market, with cost escalations increasing “There’s no one-size-fits-all solution,”
budget volatility. adds Senior Project Manager Edwige
As people flock to South Florida, At Robins & Morton, supporting clients Clark. It’s about looking at the data you
demand is rising for new construction in in a changing market is a top priority – have and trying to spot risks and potential
housing, transportation and healthcare. and that process starts on day one with a pitfalls before they happen – but the more
But in the face of supply chain challenges, commitment to transparency and collabo- you can communicate, the more effective
escalating prices and a tight labor market, ration. all parties can be. We’re navigating this
experts in the field believe the success of “We want to be available to help every together.”
new projects hinges more than ever on step of the way; not only in building, but Those close partnerships help future-
timely decisions and collaboration. in budgeting, scheduling, procurement proof healthcare facilities. Often, that
“There’s been a 180-degree shift over the and approval,” says Peavy. “Making smart starts with designs that can significantly
past few years,” says Operations Manager choices about which materials to use and reduce the environmental footprint and Rendering of Jupiter Medical Center
Johnathan Peavy at Robins & Morton’s when to order them. Or helping the client utility costs. For tropical and coastal envi- Surgical Institute’s future expansion
Miami office. “In the early days of the pan- plan for volatility in the market – for ronments like South Florida, structures
demic, supplies, material and even labor example, carrying over a percentage of the need to withstand humid environments,
were readily available. We anticipated budget each month to be ready for infla- heavy winds, and potential flooding, and to live” and not only “where they need to
some supply chain issues due to the pan- tion or price hikes.” hospitals must remain operational to serve live,” South Florida is a key destination.
demic, but no one anticipated the ‘Texas The firm’s collaborative approach serves patients during hurricanes or other natural An influx of new residents will fuel growth
Freeze,‘ which compounded the supply as an essential strategy when the company disasters. and new developments, which will
chain woes. Along with secondary shut- faces uniquely challenging projects – such “At the end of the day, we’re doing more include healthcare facilities to serve the
downs to heavy manufacturing markets, as rebuilding Baptist Health Fishermen’s than meeting parameters. We’re building growing population.
these have created a title wave of supply Community Hospital in Marathon. That for people: for healthcare workers, for If so, South Florida will be ready, says
chain issues.” same strong communication is key to expecting parents, for folks recovering Peavy. “Over the next three to five years,
Staggered factory shutdowns have left overcoming market challenges at Robins from illness or injury,” says Clark. “When it’s likely the region will continue to grow
lingering backlogs of construction sup- & Morton’s projects across South Florida, the construction is finished; it’s in the – and with it, the cycle of new construc-
plies, from electrical components to build- including Jupiter Medical Center’s Surgical choices we made that will impact those tion. But we’re rising to meet that demand
ing materials. The problems are com- Institute Expansion, BHSF Boca Raton people for a long time.” with strong partnerships, new talent and
pounded by the ongoing supply chain Regional Hospital and University of Miami As flexibility in work and transportation strategies that will help our clients adapt in
issues and a very tight construction labor Health System. allows people to move “where they want the years ahead.”

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