Ownership and Project Success in Healthcare Construction

Loring’s Healthcare Group Leader, Rahul Tikekar, PE, MS, MBA, recently brought his expertise to two Association of Medical Facility Professionals (AMFP) events, where he shared insights into the essential role of ownership in delivering successful healthcare projects.

Shaping the Future of Healthcare Facilities in New York and Beyond

10th Greater New York Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit

On April 15, Rahul moderated a panel at the 10th Greater New York Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit, held at Columbia University. The session, titled “What Makes a Project Successful – The Owner’s Perspective,” featured senior leaders from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Catholic Health, Montefiore, and Yale New Haven Health. The discussion moved beyond conventional project metrics like budget and schedule, highlighting deeper drivers of success: innovation, adaptability, resilience, and stakeholder engagement.

Championing Leadership and Collaboration

4th Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit

Two days later, Rahul participated in the 4th Washington, DC | Maryland | Virginia Hospital, Outpatient Facilities & Medical Office Buildings Summit, held at the DesignForce Knowledge Center. He joined panelists from Johns Hopkins, Children’s National, and Page Architecture in a session titled “What Makes a Great Owner.” The conversation centered on how visionary, engaged ownership is essential to aligning multidisciplinary teams, fostering true collaboration, and delivering long-term project value. Drawing on his extensive experience partnering with healthcare systems, design firms, and construction teams, Rahul emphasized that strong owner leadership is often the driving force behind project cohesion, innovation, and successful outcomes..

Advancing Healthcare through Thought Leadership

At Loring, we believe that great healthcare design begins with great partnerships. We’re proud to contribute to these critical industry conversations and are committed to deepening the conversation around ownership, collaboration, and success in healthcare facilities planning and engineering. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, we remain committed to delivering thoughtful, forward-looking engineering solutions that support our clients and their communities.