How McClure Company Uses IPD and Lean Methodologies to Support High Performing Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare construction renovation projects demand a higher level of precision, coordination, and reliability. Facilities must remain operational, patient safety cannot be compromised, and building systems must perform flawlessly in these highly regulated environments. McClure Company encourages an Integrated Project Delivery approach supported by Lean methodologies to help healthcare organizations deliver projects with greater certainty, reduced risk, and long-term value.

Early Collaboration That Protects Patient Care
The IPD process brings healthcare stakeholders together early, including facility leaders, clinicians, designers, construction managers and trade partners. This early collaboration ensures that clinical workflows, infection control requirements, and operational constraints are fully understood before design decisions are finalized. Lean planning practices support this process by creating structured coordination, clear communication, and disciplined decision making that minimizes disruption to patient care.

Lean Processes That Reduce Risk in Active Healthcare Environments
Lean methodologies play a critical role in managing work within occupied healthcare facilities. McClure Company uses Lean planning and workflow management to reduce unnecessary movement, limit congestion, and control sequencing in sensitive areas. These practices help reduce rework, improve jobsite safety, and lower the risk of delays or conflicts that could impact clinical operations.

Predictable Cost and Schedule Outcomes
Healthcare organizations require confidence that projects will remain on budget and on schedule, particularly when capital planning is tied to patient volumes or providing new services. Through IPD and Lean techniques such as target value design and collaborative pull planning, McClure Company helps establish realistic budgets and timelines early. Continuous performance tracking allows the team to identify risks quickly and adjust before they affect care delivery or interrupt operations.

Reliable Systems and Long-Term Performance
Mechanical and electrical systems are critical to patient safety, comfort, and compliance in healthcare environments. McClure Company integrates Lean quality planning into every phase of an IPD project to ensure systems are coordinated, tested, and installed correctly the first time. Early involvement of system experts improves integration between HVAC, controls, and life safety systems, supporting long term reliability, energy efficiency, and ease of maintenance.

A Culture of Shared Accountability
The IPD model aligns incentives across the project team, encouraging collaboration rather than siloed decision making. Lean principles reinforce this culture by promoting transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. This shared accountability helps teams proactively address challenges and maintain focus on outcomes that matter most to healthcare organizations.

Supporting Healthcare Facilities Beyond Construction
By embracing Integrated Project Delivery and Lean methodologies, McClure Company delivers healthcare projects that support uninterrupted care, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This approach results in fewer change orders, improved schedule reliability, and facilities that perform as intended from day one. For healthcare organizations seeking a delivery model that prioritizes patient safety and long-term performance, McClure Company’s experience with IPD and Lean approach offers a proven solution.