The Importance of Prefabrication and Evidence-Based Design in Healthcare Crises

Flattening the Curve The race to create hospital beds across America is on as the COVID-19 threat grows into a larger crisis than previous expectations. As cities enforce Stay at Home orders, Americans are quarantining in an effort to ‘flatten the curve.’ In other words, reduce the rate of infection to prevent healthcare systems from overwhelming. Even with these efforts, … Read More

Hospital Headwall Industry Growth Shown in New Market Forecast

With a booming market and expanding hospital and healthcare industry, the future of hospital headwalls looks promising. In a newly released report called Medical Headwalls Market to 2027 – Global Analysis and Forecasts by Product Type; Application and Geography by The Insight Partners, they expect “the global medical headwalls market to reach $1,318.68 million in 2027 from $826.80 million in 2018” (ReportLinker). It’s clear … Read More

A Case Study on ForWard Pre-Manufactured Modular Headwalls

For nearly 30 years, Steve Ward and Associates, Inc. has been installing headwalls. This is in conjunction with their award-winning millwork and casework in healthcare facilities throughout the country. Like others who serve the healthcare industry, SWA Inc. typically installed ¾” thick plastic laminate panels on top of traditional “stick-and-drywall” construction. After participating in the LEAN Management Program, SWA Inc. comes … Read More

Creating Educational Spaces Using Evidence-Based Design

Evidence-based design (EBD) has been around for years in the healthcare industry. It is a technique used in the process of designing spaces people typically go to feel better. However, EBD applies to areas not commonly known for their treatments or furnishings. In these spaces, the effects are just as apparent. In fact, we’ve got the test scores to prove it. … Read More