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# Welcome to our Knowledge Community

## [Integrated Project Delivery: Teamwork Success Stories](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/ipd-teamwork-success-stories)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on Mar 08, 2019

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There are many articles online about the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method, many of which extol promises of budget control, schedule achievement, and a wide range of other benefits. This..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/ipd-teamwork-success-stories)

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 Topics: [Planning](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/planning), [Architecture](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/architecture), [Healthcare Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare-design), [Architects](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/architects), [Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/continuous-improvement), [Healthcare](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare), [Integrated Project Design/Delivery (IPD)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/integrated-project-design-delivery-ipd)

## [Integrating Project Planning to Benefit Every Endeavor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/integrating-project-planning-to-benefit-every-endeavor)

 Posted by [Noah Tolson](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/noah-tolson) on Dec 02, 2015

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We’ve all heard it: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." It becomes difficult when we’re not sure what to plan for, but we can’t allow the fear of the unknown to prevent us from heeding Mr... 

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## [Multi-Phase Pull Planning is a Team Effort ](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/multi-phase-pull-planning-is-a-team-effort)

 Posted by [Jonathan Bykowski](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/jonathan-bykowski) on Sep 18, 2015

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Last week, a cross-functional team representing Array’s [design](http://array-architects.com/service-lines/continuous-improvement-lean/) team, as well as all of the consultants and the Construction Manager gathered in our Philadelphia office for two days to kick off a.. 

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 Topics: [Planning](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/planning), [Collaboration](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/collaboration)

## [Improve Project Delivery & Instill a Culture of Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/improve-project-delivery-instill-a-culture-of-continuous-improvement)

 Posted by [Jonathan Bykowski](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/jonathan-bykowski) on Apr 13, 2015

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Authored by Jonathan Bykowski and [Laura Silvoy](http://array-architects.com/profiles/laura-silvoy/)

In March, ten leaders representing a cross section of the firm dedicated three days to uncovering the reality about how a project moves from client.. 

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 Topics: [Planning](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/planning), [Future State Mapping](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/future-state-mapping)

## [Implementing Continuous Improvement on a Daily Basis at Array](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/implementing-continuous-improvement-on-a-daily-basis-at-array)

 Posted by [Jonathan Bykowski](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/jonathan-bykowski) on Apr 24, 2014

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In an effort to improve communication and efficiency amongst our designers, and to ensure that our team is happy with the work they are doing, a daily “huddle” has been implemented.The design team..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/implementing-continuous-improvement-on-a-daily-basis-at-array)

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## [pro•gram•ming noun \\-miŋ\\](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/pro-gram-ming-noun-min)

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The thorough and systematic evaluation of the interrelated values, goals, facts and needs of a client’s organization, facility users and the surrounding community. A well-conceived program leads to.. 

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## [How to Navigate the Changing Healthcare Real Estate Market](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/how-to-navigate-the-changing-healthcare-real-estate-market)

 Posted by [Noah Tolson](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/noah-tolson) on Mar 04, 2014

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Featured in [*Healthcare Global*](http://issuu.com/healthcareglobal/docs/hcg-october2014?e=12458068/9428516), October 2014

While the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has garnered a lot of attention, there are significant trends associated with its implementation that..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/how-to-navigate-the-changing-healthcare-real-estate-market)

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 Topics: [developer](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/developer), [Planning](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/planning), [real estate](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/real-estate), [Medical Office Building (MOB)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/medical-office-building-mob), [Architecture](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/architecture), [Healthcare Design](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare-design), [Affordable Care Act (ACA)](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/affordable-care-act-aca), [Architects](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/architects), [Continuous Improvement](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/continuous-improvement), [Healthcare](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/topic/healthcare)

## [When a Chair Becomes a Toilet: Why the People Are more Important than the Mock-up](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/when-a-chair-becomes-a-toilet-why-the-people-are-more-important-than-the-mock-up)

 Posted by [Jonathan Bykowski](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/jonathan-bykowski) on Feb 10, 2014

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*Published by[Healthcare Construction + Operations](http://www.hconews.com/articles/2014/01/15/when-chair-becomes-toilet-why-the-people-are-more-important-the-mock), January 15, 2014*

Mock-ups can provide an undeniable value to teams designing new health care spaces.Repetitive project elements are excellent..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/when-a-chair-becomes-a-toilet-why-the-people-are-more-important-than-the-mock-up)

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## [Top 10 Considerations When Renovating Patient Towers](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/top-10-considerations-when-renovating-patient-towers)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on Jan 17, 2014

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Published in Medical Construction & Design, January 2014

The many benefits of caring for patients within a private room have been proven for decades.

Often, the benefits may be clear, but the...

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## [Ambulatory Healthcare Real Estate Strategies](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/ambulatory-healthcare-real-estate-strategies)

 Posted by [Guest Contributor](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/author/guest-contributor) on Sep 25, 2013

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*Originally * *printed in Medical Construction & Design, September 2013*

“Location, Location, Location.” For years, real estate moguls have uttered this phrase to express the most important factor in..[...READ MORE](https://blog.array-architects.com/kc/ambulatory-healthcare-real-estate-strategies)

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