Register today! BD+C live webinar, Sept. 11 (1 pm ET): Key trends in the healthcare facilities market for 2025-2026

Join the Building Design+Construction editorial team and four leading healthcare sector experts for this live webinar on key trends and innovations in the $70 billion U.S. healthcare construction market. This webinar will take place Thursday, September 11 at 1:00 pm eastern. It is worth 1.0 AIA LU/HSW learning units.

A panel of healthcare design and construction experts will present the latest market data, trends, innovations, and projects on four subsectors of the healthcare buildings market:

• General hospitals
• Specialty hospitals
• Emergency departments/clinics
• In-patient spaces and facilities

This live webinar is made possible thanks to our four supporting sponsors: Vitro Architectural Glass, InPro, Salto, and Construction Specialties.

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MEET THE EXPERTS:

TOPIC: GENERAL HOSPITALS
Ashley Dyer
Operations Manager
Robins & Morton

Ashley Dyer is an operations manager for construction firm Robins & Morton, which specializes in the healthcare sector. Dyer has been with Robins & Morton for 22 years and has been integral to the success of more than $1.3 billion of work across the Southeast and in Texas. He began his career in field supervisory roles, where he gained valuable experience in managing project sequencing and scheduling. He has since served in project management and oversight roles, encompassing the full project delivery experience.

Dyer is a building science graduate of Auburn University and gives back to his alma mater through service to the Auburn University Industry Advisory Council. He is also a board member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama and chairs the Gen-Sub Committee.

TOPIC: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS/CLINICS
Jane Hendry
Senior Medical Planner
SmithGroup

Jane Hendry is a seasoned and innovative Medical Planner with over 18 years of experience in healthcare architecture. She brings a deep understanding of clinical environments and a passion for creating healing spaces that are both functional and forward-thinking. Jane has led the planning and design of numerous healthcare facilities across the country, guiding projects from initial concept through detailed sign-off. Her expertise spans programming, in-depth code research, full-scale mock-ups and interdisciplinary coordination.

Throughout her career, Jane has cultivated strong, collaborative relationships with clients, users and project partners. She is known for her ability to mentor teams, foster creativity and deliver solutions that align with both operational goals and patient-centered care.

Her portfolio at SmithGroup includes significant projects such as Indian Health Services Whiteriver Hospital and The Queen’s Medical Center Wahiawa General Hospital Renovation. Jane’s portfolio prior to SmithGroup includes Banner Health Thunderbird Medical Center East Tower Expansion, Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial Master Plan, Phoenix Children’s Hospital PMB MOB Specialty Clinics, and Sutter Health Castro Valley Medical Center Replacement Hospital.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from North Dakota State University and is a registered architect in Arizona. She is NCIDQ-certified and LEED accredited, reflecting her commitment to sustainable and high-performance design.

TOPIC: IN-PATIENT SPACES AND FACILITIES
Lori Magalen
Senior Medical Planner
Associate Vice President
HGA

Lori Magalen specializes in the programming and planning of projects within complex medical facilities. With more than 25 years of experience, she collaborates with clients using Lean planning and Evidence-based Design, to find innovative solutions that help make sure outcomes are efficient and respectful of patients and staff alike.

TOPIC: SPECIALTY HOSPITALS (CHILDREN'S, WOMEN'S, HEART, CANCER, ETC.)
Denise Thompson, AIA, LEED BD+C
Principal
FCA

Denise Thompson leads FCA’s sustainability efforts in healthcare projects, bringing extensive experience in green design. Her passionate approach and commitment to environmentally responsible architecture have made her a key figure in the industry. Denise has also held leadership positions within the AIA, demonstrating her dedication to advancing the architectural profession, and is active in local mentorship groups bringing the profession to the next generation of architects.

MODERATOR
David Barista
Editorial Director
Building Design+Construction, Multifamily Pro+

David Barista has covered the U.S. construction industry for more than 25 years, including multiple editorial roles at Building Design+Construction magazine, where he currently serves as Editorial Director. Previously, David was Editor-in-Chief of Professional Builder, Custom Builder, and ProBuilder.com, properties that combined reach more than 200,000 residential design and construction professionals. He is a seven-time Jesse H. Neal Award winner and an eight-time finalist, recognizing excellence in business journalism.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Discover market trends and design/construction innovations in four key healthcare market sub-sectors: general hospitals, specialty hospitals (children's, women's, heart, cancer, etc.), emergency departments/clinics, and in-patient spaces and facilities.
• Review the 2026 market forecast for the $70 billion healthcare building construction market.
• Discuss the learnings from recently completed and in-progress healthcare building projects, including trends related to infection control, patient/family outcomes/experience, health/wellness, resiliency, offsite/prefab construction, and design innovations.
• Explore emerging healthcare design trends, including design solutions related to trauma-informed design, telehealth/virtual emergency departments, and mental/behavioral health. 

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