Expert Equipment Planning From Concept to Clinical Readiness
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Whether building a new healthcare facility or renovating an existing one, our clinical engineers will work with the architects, engineers, and clinical staff to identify your medical equipment needs, utility services requirements, and appropriate spaces.

The outcome of this process will include:

  • Preliminary medical equipment Bill of Quantities (BOQ) during the Programming/Planning Phase of the project, with pricing.
  • Medical Equipment BOQ during the Design Phase of the project, with technical specifications.
  • Loaded Drawings, which are loaded floor layout plans showing locations and general layout of major medical equipment and furniture systems. These typically include all Group 1 and Group 2 equipment in addition to some Group 3 equipment.
  • Engineering-specific reports that highlight typical detailed design requirements needed by sub-consultants and engineering, such as MEP, structural engineers, security, interior designers, IT, Telcom, environmental services, and so forth.

Medical equipment planning is followed by Medical Equipment Procurement.

How Medical Equipment Planning Supports Project Success

Every healthcare construction or renovation project requires precise planning to ensure operational efficiency and clinical functionality. Medical equipment planning provides a detailed assessment of equipment needs early in the project. This process involves collaboration between clinical engineers, design teams, and facility stakeholders. The planning output includes space coordination, utility services identification, and equipment lifecycle consideration. A notable example is our approach to hospital equipment management in Pleasanton, California, where early planning helped streamline procurement and installation efforts. With this foundation, healthcare projects move forward with fewer design conflicts and improved resource alignment.

Why Professional Equipment Planning Matters in Healthcare Projects

Accurate medical equipment planning helps reduce construction delays, prevents costly design revisions, and ensures compliance with healthcare standards. It allows the design team to account for critical factors such as room functionality, infection control, and future technology integration. Equipment planning teams communicate with architects and engineers to ensure that all design parameters match clinical needs. Detailed technical insights also help align procurement strategies with design specifications. This coordination ensures that equipment installation and utility support happen seamlessly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of medical equipment planning in healthcare projects?
It provides a structured approach to identifying and integrating equipment needs into facility design, ensuring space, utility, and budget alignment.
Who is involved in the medical equipment planning process?
Clinical engineers, architects, project managers, and healthcare staff all contribute to determining equipment needs and integrating them into design plans.
What are Loaded Drawings in medical equipment planning?
These are floor layout plans showing the location and arrangement of key medical equipment and furniture, essential for space and utility planning.
How does medical equipment planning affect project costs?
It reduces unforeseen costs by identifying equipment needs early, providing accurate BOQs, and ensuring proper coordination with engineering and design teams.
Is medical equipment planning necessary for renovations as well as new builds?
Yes, it is essential in both cases to ensure all clinical and utility requirements are met within the constraints of the existing or new infrastructure.
What groups of equipment are typically included in planning?
The planning covers Group 1 and Group 2 equipment, and selectively includes Group 3 items depending on the project scope.
What is medical equipment planning?
It’s the process of figuring out what medical devices a facility needs, where they go, and how they fit with the building design. It also includes making sure everything meets regulations and works with other systems.

Precision That Supports Patient Care

Every device matters when accuracy and efficiency are on the line. We provide equipment solutions that match your standards and support your daily demands. Contact us at 800-503-8951 to get started.