{"id":5837,"date":"2025-04-04T16:21:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T20:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/?p=5837"},"modified":"2025-04-04T16:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T20:21:44","slug":"why-ffe-planning-is-essential-in-healthcare-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/en\/why-ffe-planning-is-essential-in-healthcare-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Why FF&#038;E planning is essential for successful healthcare infrastructure projects in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ffa2814 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ffa2814\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c20caa\" data-id=\"5c20caa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a2e934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a2e934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231006897 BCX0\">Furniture, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231006897 BCX0\">fixtures<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231006897 BCX0\"> and equipment (FF&amp;E) spending is the second largest cost in healthcare infrastructure projects after construction. Yet FF&amp;E planning often <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231006897 BCX0\">doesn&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231006897 BCX0\"> get the attention it deserves. Effective FF&amp;E planning is critical to creating modern, efficient healthcare facilities that meet current and future needs.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c97d1c6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c97d1c6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9dbf0cb\" data-id=\"9dbf0cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c7f13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6c7f13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #43c5e4;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8110329 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-FR\" xml:lang=\"FR-FR\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231006897 BCX0\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5861 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blogue-cim-conseil-why-ffe-planning-is-essential-for-successful-healthcare-infrastructure-projects-in-canada-300x220.png\" alt=\"Blogue CIM Conseil Why FF&amp;E Planning Is Essential For Successful Healthcare Infrastructure Projects In Canada\" width=\"717\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blogue-cim-conseil-why-ffe-planning-is-essential-for-successful-healthcare-infrastructure-projects-in-canada-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blogue-cim-conseil-why-ffe-planning-is-essential-for-successful-healthcare-infrastructure-projects-in-canada-1024x751.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blogue-cim-conseil-why-ffe-planning-is-essential-for-successful-healthcare-infrastructure-projects-in-canada-150x110.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blogue-cim-conseil-why-ffe-planning-is-essential-for-successful-healthcare-infrastructure-projects-in-canada-768x563.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blogue-cim-conseil-why-ffe-planning-is-essential-for-successful-healthcare-infrastructure-projects-in-canada.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6c7f13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6c7f13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #43c5e4;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8110329 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-FR\" xml:lang=\"FR-FR\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ole<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> of an FF&amp;E <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">onsultant in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">h<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ealthcare<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8110329 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">rojects<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9de3b43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9de3b43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Canada, healthcare facilities often rely on internal teams for FF&amp;E planning. While these teams have valuable clinical insight, they may lack the specialized expertise and resources required for large-scale projects. An experienced FF&amp;E consultant brings:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Broad technology vision:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Provides insight into current and emerging medical technologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dedicated planning focus:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Use of specialized tools and methodologies to streamline the planning process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standardization and Integration:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ensure consistency in all equipment and furniture selections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design and implementation efficiency: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid costly mistakes through meticulous planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimal materials selection:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Select materials that meet clinical and infection control standards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6304033 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6304033\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eaba38e\" data-id=\"eaba38e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a8d38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"48a8d38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #43c5e4;\">A<span class=\"TextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">roven <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">pproach to FF&amp;E <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">onsulting<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126892523 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f52807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f52807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Successful healthcare infrastructure projects require more than great design-they require seamless integration of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&amp;E). Without a structured approach, planning, procurement and installation of FF&amp;E can lead to inefficiencies, delays, and unnecessary costs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At CIM Conseil, we take a strategic and practical approach to FF&amp;E consulting. Working with architects, engineers, and clinical teams, we ensure that every piece of equipment and furniture is thoughtfully selected, aligned with the needs of the facility, and seamlessly integrated into the design. Our expertise in technical specifications, procurement management, and equipment coordination allows us to optimize reuse, streamline bidding processes, and oversee installation-all while keeping costs under control. Our goal is simple: to provide healthcare organizations with a future-ready environment that improves efficiency and patient care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-052afe7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"052afe7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-929f704\" data-id=\"929f704\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa987ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa987ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #43c5e4;\">A<span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">voiding<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">ommon<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"> FF&amp;E <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">lanning <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">p<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW54666669 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">itfalls<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00932ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00932ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Without expert FF&amp;E guidance, even well-planned healthcare projects can face critical challenges. Many organizations underestimate the complexity of FF&amp;E needs, leading to inadequate planning and costly oversights. Procurement missteps and overlooked technical specifications often result in budget overruns and project delays. Poorly managed inventories and a lack of proper tracking tools create logistical inefficiencies that disrupt workflows and increase costs. In addition, when equipment needs are not properly coordinated with the overall building plan, design flaws and last-minute changes can occur, further complicating the project.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internal teams already stretched thin by day-to-day operations may struggle to effectively manage FF&amp;E, resulting in resource strain and inefficiency. By proactively addressing these risks, CIM Conseil ensures a smooth and cost-effective FF&amp;E implementation, providing clients with peace of mind and healthcare facilities built for long-term success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-076f726 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"076f726\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-248b583\" data-id=\"248b583\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36ec8e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-id=\"36ec8e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span style=\"color: #43c5e4;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CIM Conseil&#8217;s FF&amp;E consulting expertise across Canada<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ea9113 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-id=\"8ea9113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CIM Conseil has a proven track record of providing FF&amp;E planning services for healthcare projects across Canada. Our notable projects include\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SickKids &#8211; Horizon Project (Toronto, Ontario): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Comprehensive FF&amp;E planning for over 30 units, including inventory assessment, obsolescence analysis, and redevelopment recommendations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Moncton Hospital \u2013 Coronary Care Unit and Obstetrics and Newborn Care Unit (Moncton, New Brunswick): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conducted equipment inventories, assessed obsolescence, and developed procurement-ready equipment lists with technical data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saint John Regional Hospital Redevelopment (Saint John, New Brunswick):<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conducted equipment inventories, assessed obsolescence, and developed procurement-ready equipment lists with technical data. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provided Revit families of new equipment and ensured technical coordination with design teams.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the past 15 years, CIM Conseil has established itself as the leading authority in FF&amp;E for hospitals, having been involved in all major construction projects across the province of Quebec.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Engaging a specialized FF&amp;E consultant such as CIM Conseil ensures that healthcare infrastructure projects across Canada are equipped to meet current and future needs efficiently and effectively.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c754a elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"34c754a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cim-conseil.qc.ca\/en\/contact\/\"><span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\"><span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact our experts<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&amp;E) spending is the second largest cost in healthcare infrastructure projects after construction. Yet FF&amp;E planning often doesn&#8217;t get the attention it deserves. Effective FF&amp;E planning is critical to creating modern, efficient healthcare facilities that meet current and future needs. 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