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In July, SSR joined industry leaders in New York City for the annual Vanderbilt University Healthcare Design & Construction Symposium to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare delivery. A consistent theme emerged at the symposium: as financial and human resources become more limited and less predictable, healthcare providers must define value more intentionally in order to carefully prioritize investments and execute projects that increase access to care, improve patient outcomes, and support sustainable care delivery.

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Harvey, PE, as the firm’s new National Healthcare Leader, a strategic role created to strengthen and unify SSR’s presence in one of our most significant and foundational markets. 

Water doesn't always enter where it becomes visible. Air leakage can occur far from where occupants feel drafts. Visible deterioration may be the result of hidden moisture damage that has been developing for years. The most expensive repair is often the one you have to do twice. That's why successful building enclosure projects begin with understanding the problem, not prescribing a solution.

When many project teams hear the term energy modeling, they immediately think of code compliance, LEED documentation, or a technical exercise completed near the end of design. In reality, some of the greatest value an energy model delivers has nothing to do with checking boxes.

Few industries face the same level of complexity, cost pressure, and operational demands as healthcare. Hospital systems and medical campuses must balance capital budgets, rapidly evolving technologies, patient experience and outcomes, stringent regulatory requirements and long-term facility performance, all while navigating unprecedented construction market volatility. In this environment, owners need greater confidence that projects can be delivered without sacrificing quality, functionality, or future flexibility. 

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines are a cornerstone of modern healthcare, but the technology behind them is evolving. A newer option gaining traction across the industry is the quenchless MRI. While still emerging in the U.S. market, these systems are already influencing how hospitals plan, design, and operate imaging environments. 

When healthcare organizations invest in new technology, the conversation often centers on innovation and the future of healthcare. However, one critical perspective is frequently underrepresented: the clinicians who utilize the technology every day.

SSR is deeply saddened by the passing of one of our founders, Lester Smith, whose vision, leadership, and dedication to people helped shape the firm into what it is today.

At SSR, delivering actionable infrastructure solutions starts with understanding the full picture, and that’s exactly where Geographic Information Systems (GIS) come in. GIS is more than mapping. It’s a powerful platform that connects data, people, and places to enable smarter, faster, and more informed decisions across the lifecycle of infrastructure projects. From early planning through design, construction, and long-term operations, SSR’s GIS capabilities help clients visualize complexity, reduce risk, and maximize value.

Electrification has become a defining topic in the sports and entertainment industry. From public policy mandates to ownership-driven sustainability goals, stadiums and arenas are increasingly being asked to reduce or eliminate their reliance on fossil fuels. At first glance, electrification sounds straightforward. In practice, however, it is one of the most complex challenges a large-scale venue can face.