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Capital Planning Under Pressure: Data, Decisions & Building with Conviction
Episode 25
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
Capital Planning Under Pressure: Data, Decisions & Building with Conviction Healthcare capital planning has never been simple. But with financial pressures, shifting reimbursement, rising construction costs and increasing demands for flexibility, health systems are being forced to make difficult decisions about where—and when—to invest. In this special compilation episode of Constructing With Care, we revisit some of the most compelling insights from conversations with healthcare leaders and advisors across several previous episodes. Together, these perspectives explore how health systems can make smarter capital decisions when the path forward isn't always clear. From prioritizing the "critical few" to using data without becoming overwhelmed by it, the conversation examines what it takes to move from analysis to action—and how today's capital investments can create flexibility for tomorrow. The episode also explores the financial and operational value of prefabrication, including speed to market, standardization, cash flow, risk mitigation and the ability to adapt facilities as healthcare needs evolve. In this episode, you'll hear insights on: How financial pressure is changing the way health systems prioritize capital investments The opportunity cost of not building—and why waiting can carry its own risk How leaders can distill complex data into the information needed to make decisions Why stakeholder engagement and active listening are essential to effective capital planning Using BIM and other technologies as data-driven decision-making tools—not simply documentation How health systems can test assumptions and continuously evaluate financial risk Avoiding analysis paralysis and knowing when it's time to make the decision Building flexibility into longterm capital strategies rather than relying on rigid plans The financial and operational value of prefabrication and standardization Why speed, adaptability and operational resiliency are becoming increasingly important measures of capital value How leadership culture can create the confidence to challenge conventional approaches Featured voices Curtis Skolnick — CommonSpirit Health Jonathan Bykowski — Array Advisors Sarah Francis — Advocate Health Jeff Schroder — Atrium Health Editor's Note: This episode is part of our Constructing With Care Highlights series, featuring curated insights from previous conversations on timely issues shaping healthcare design, construction and capital investment.
