A recent HCO News article highlights how modular and prefabricated design is becoming a mainstream solution for healthcare systems facing rising costs, tight schedules, and ongoing labor shortages. By shifting key building components to controlled factory environments, health systems can improve quality, reduce waste, and accelerate delivery without disrupting patient care.
The CHI Immanuel Family Health Clinic, designed by Hoefer Welker, serves as a strong example of this approach in practice. Delivered using prefabricated elements, the clinic demonstrates how integrated design-assist collaboration and off-site fabrication can streamline construction, enhance safety, and help organizations bring critical services to the community faster.