Behind the Scenes with Equipment Planning & Activation

This candid conversation brings together experienced equipment planning and activation consultants to share key insights, address misconceptions, and highlight timing missteps often encountered in these complex construction projects. From scope confusion and missed early coordination windows to the hidden costs of delayed decisions, the panelists will break down what leaders need to know to set these projects up for success.

Key discussion points:

  • Understanding what's in (and out) of scope for equipment planning
  • When to engage your equipment planner and why it's probably earlier than you think
  • Why equipment planning should be integrated with design, construction, and IT early on
  • Activation vs. installation: Avoiding last-mile pitfalls
  • Common mistakes that cost time, money, and trust
  • Best practices for collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle

Speakers

Brooke Anderson
Principal, Transition & Activation
Blue Cottage of CannonDesign

BrookeAnderson brings over 15 years of experience in strategic planning, projectmanagement, and business development. She has worked in various settings, includingprivate healthcare providers, payers, federal/public providers, andmanufacturing. Brooke has successfully managed strategic developmentinitiatives through analytical rigor, innovative processes, and deep awarenessof industry trends. She brings a proven track record of strong business acumen anda practical mindset to ensure expected outcomes. She effectively communicatesthese strategies to stakeholders, including C-suite personnel and Board members.

Mitch Norris
CEO and Founder
Chesapeake Healthcare Planning

Brian McIntyre attended the University of Houston and has a BBA focusing on Project Management. He is a Certified Construction Manager providing PM/CM consulting services as an owner’s representative for nearly 30 years. His clients have included major universities such as Rice, Stanford, the University of Houston, the U.S. General Services Administration, and public and private hospital systems.

Projects have included complex renovations, historic preservation, and new construction of multi-billion-dollar healthcare campuses. Brian lives in Grapevine, Texas, where he enjoys time with family and travel.

Tom Gaunt
CEO
‍FreightTrain, FitUp

TomGaunt is a growth-oriented leader with a successful record of leading teams in softwareand technology services. He strongly believes in servant leadership andbelieves the best companies create a culture that attracts and engages the bestpeople and clients. Before joining FreightTrain, Tom served as President ofAllen Interactions, focusing on innovative e-learning solutions. He also ledglobal sales efforts at Rogue Wave.

Who Should Attend

Healthcare executives, planners, architects, construction managers, and anyone driving complex healthcare infrastructure initiatives.