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2026 Healthcare Design A/E/C Survey: Design and Construction Trends—Part 1
Findings from Healthcare Design’s 2026 A/E/C Survey reveal how healthcare organizations are navigating financial pressures, rising construction costs, and staffing shortages while prioritizing facility renovations and outpatient expansion.
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