Within the healthcare industry, AI is already making significant strides across various stages, from design and construction to operations. Design and Construction firms are harnessing AI to explore a spectrum of design options, automating the review of submittals, and conducting virtual system testing to identify optimal solutions efficiently. In operations, leading healthcare campuses are employing machine learning to forecast maintenance needs, anticipate equipment failures, and optimize energy usage and operational efficiencies. The potential applications of AI in this domain seem boundless.
However, to fully realize the benefits of AI, it is essential for design consultants, contractors and healthcare institutions to first embrace digitization. Digitizing processes lays the foundation for integrating AI seamlessly into existing workflows, enabling organizations to capitalize on this transformative technology trend and drive innovation in healthcare facility management and operations.