We are CHC's!

Certified Healthcare Constructors

TEAM:

 

Managerial:

Scott Rinkenberger, CEO

Val Ramirez, Project Manager

Andy McCoy, Project Manager

 

Field:

Nathan Holliday, Superintendent

Chris Atterberg, Superintendent

 

Here's a breakdown on what CHC's can do for your next healthcare project:

 

Certified Healthcare Constructors (CHCs) play a vital role in ensuring that construction remains cost-effective while meeting the highest quality standards. Their ability to align project goals with financial realities through clear communication with stakeholders is crucial in maintaining cost control while delivering a fully functional healthcare facility.

 

Safety is a top priority in healthcare construction due to the unique challenges posed by occupied environments and vulnerable patient populations. They ensure compliance with OSHA standards, protecting both construction workers and hospital personnel from hazards. Additionally, minimizing noise, vibrations, and disruptions to hospital operations ensures a safe and comfortable environment for both patients and staff. 

Understanding healthcare design, regulations, and standards is fundamental for CHCs, as these projects require adherence to stringent guidelines. CHCs also account for patient privacy, ensuring that spaces are designed with soundproofing and restricted-access areas to protect confidentiality. Accessibility is another major focus, with compliance to ADA standards guiding the design of patient rooms, hallways, and public areas. 

 

Project management coordination is essential for healthcare construction projects to stay on schedule and within budget. CHCs act as the primary liaison between hospital administrators, physicians, nurses, and regulatory agencies to ensure that all stakeholder needs are met. They oversee subcontractors and vendors to ensure that all trades—including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialized healthcare services—are aligned with hospital requirements. 

 

A patient-centric approach is fundamental in healthcare construction, as these facilities must prioritize patient experience, comfort, and well-being.

 

Quality control is a non-negotiable aspect of healthcare construction, as the performance of these facilities directly impacts patient care. CHCs conduct inspections and testing throughout the construction process to ensure compliance with structural integrity, HVAC performance, fire safety, and infection control requirements. They oversee the commissioning and validation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to confirm that all hospital infrastructure operates as intended before occupancy.

 

Overall, Certified Healthcare Constructors are indispensable when it comes to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality healthcare facilities. By balancing cost efficiency with compliance and innovation, CHCs help healthcare organizations create environments that enhance healing, optimize staff performance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and functionality.