Presenters will provide lessons learned and best practices that can be carried over to any project through a case study on Smyth County Community Hospital. The information covered will assist executives as they respond to growing demands in an increasingly complex environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on the benefits of design-build, the impacts of BIM and prefabrication on the construction process, as well as the decision to pursue LEED Silver and its long-term benefits. This session will enable attendees to:

Identify key short and long-term benefits of the design-build project delivery approach.
Understand why the team felt the design-build approach and pursuit for LEED silver would provide the highest level of quality and maximize efficiency.
Comprehend techniques and examples on the design-build approach and lean construction as it relates to schedule, quality, and safety through the utilization of prefabrication and BIM.
Assess the owner and design-build team’s collaboration from concept through completion that resulted in greater communication, cost effective decisions, and shortened project duration.