Why Working with a National Healthcare Firm Makes a Difference
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the value of partnering with a national firm extends far beyond name recognition. At SSR, we’ve seen firsthand how our national reach translates into tangible benefits for clients—whether they’re owners or architects. Our experience across diverse regions and project types allows us to bring a wealth of knowledge, innovation, and adaptability to every engagement.
A Broader Perspective, A Smarter Approach
One of the greatest advantages of working with a national firm is the exposure to a wide variety of teams, standards, and challenges. From coast to coast, we collaborate with design teams, owners, and contractors, learning from each unique project. These insights—whether they involve emerging trends, new codes, or national standards—are shared internally and with our clients, creating a ripple effect of continuous improvement.
For example, our experience with “mega projects” has equipped us with strategies for extreme phasing, design package delivery, and resource allocation that can be applied to projects of all sizes.
The Best of Both Worlds: National Expertise, Local Presence
While our national footprint gives us access to subject matter experts, we also understand the importance of local insight. That’s why we cultivate strong partnerships with qualified local firms across the country to effectively bring our national experience to the local market. These collaborations combine national expertise with local familiarity, bringing together the best minds and the most relevant experience for each project.
This dual approach not only enhances project outcomes but also fosters smoother collaboration. Local partners often have established relationships within the AEC community, making it easier to navigate challenges, flatten the learning curve, and streamline communication.
Staying Ahead of the Curve
Healthcare codes and trends don’t evolve overnight—but when they do, we’re ready. Our work across multiple states allows us to spot emerging trends early. For instance, USP pharmacy compliance practices adopted earlier in Florida informed our guidance in Texas. We also help owners stay ahead by sharing trends we see in new construction, even if they’re only planning renovations or infrastructure upgrades.
Designing for Resiliency and Climate
Designing for resiliency means understanding how buildings perform not just today, but decades from now. Our experience in diverse climates—from hurricane-prone coasts to seismic zones and extreme heat and cold—has taught us the nuances of what works where. We know that a solution ideal for California’s temperate climate might not suit the humidity of Texas. That’s why we tailor our designs to each region’s unique environmental demands, often going beyond code to ensure long-term performance.
Specialized Resources for Smarter Design
Our internal teams are dedicated to specific areas like energy modeling, building performance, and green building certification. These professionals don’t split their time between tasks—they live and breathe their specialties. This focus allows us to share proven benchmarks, provide education recommendations, and design buildings that are not only efficient today but resilient for the future, considering climate projections and evolving standards.
We also have deep expertise in building enclosure, understanding how wall assemblies and vapor barriers must adapt to different regions. Additionally, our commissioning team, often works on projects outside of SSR’s own designs, bringing back valuable insights from an even broader sample of active projects
From a medical equipment perspective, it’s easy for us to survey a new client and their equipment in a site visit/inventory capacity allowing us to understand hospital standards and workflow requirements quickly. While we work with SSR’s internal teams for MEP, technology, and others all the time, we also work with other design and construction partners across the nation and understand how to integrate with any team. This provides perspective on different designs and approaches to healthcare throughout the nation. We also bring the latest trends in medical equipment by working with the nation’s top clients, and meeting with vendors monthly to stay up to date on current medical equipment and trends. Our team frequently shares lessons learned, coming together annually to share our experiences and making sure our processes stay consistent throughout our different locations. This leads to growth in knowledge and uniformity regardless of geographic location.
Innovation Through Collaboration
Working with top-tier institutions has pushed us to innovate continuously. These partnerships serve as catalysts for new ideas and creative solutions, especially in the field of healthcare technology.
Internally, our teams collaborate across disciplines and locations, sharing lessons learned and best practices. This culture of ownership and transparency enhances communication, strengthens deliverables, and ultimately benefits our clients.
Guiding Clients Through the Unknown
For some healthcare systems, major construction projects are rare—sometimes a decade or more apart. When it’s time to expand or replace a facility, the landscape may have changed dramatically. That’s where we come in. We guide clients through the process, educating facility staff on new equipment, systems, and workflows. Our goal is to be more than a service provider—we aim to be a trusted partner.
A Partner for the Long Haul
Choosing a national healthcare firm like SSR means choosing a partner with the depth, breadth, and foresight to deliver not just a building, but a future-ready solution. Our national experience, combined with local partnerships and specialized expertise, allows us to offer a comprehensive, collaborative, and forward-thinking approach to every project. Whether you’re embarking on a new facility or navigating a complex renovation, we’re here to guide, support, and innovate every step of the way.