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MedCraft Healthcare Real Estate, 12800 Whitewater Drive, MN 55343, Minneapolis, MN (2026)

03/05/2026

MedCraft’s Jessica Anderson and Rob Kloehn will be attending the American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) Summit. If you’ll be in Houston, let’s connect!

02/10/2026

The Osceola Regional Health Center (ORHC) Campus Revitalization is underway in Sibley, Iowa! We are excited to announce that Journey Group has been selected to construct the addition and renovations. The Campus Revitalization is a continued investment by ORHC to provide quality care and exceptional service to all those they serve. MedCraft is assisting ORHC in the campus revitalization.

12/04/2025

MedCraft is thrilled to welcome Rob Kloehn to the MedCraft team as Vice President of Development and Construction! Rob brings an extensive background as a leader in the healthcare construction field, with hands-on experience managing and delivering a variety of healthcare facilities including ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, critical access hospitals, and other healthcare projects in previous roles with healthcare construction firms. Building on this background, Rob will lead the development process for new healthcare projects by putting the needs of our clients at the forefront and building highly effective teams.

Having great people like Rob is what truly makes MedCraft different! Not only is Rob a talented development and construction leader, but he also loves the outdoors and spends his free time traveling, snow skiing, and fly fishing wherever his Jeep Wrangler will take him. And most importantly, Rob is getting married in a couple days and will be honeymooning down under in New Zealand. To ensure Rob can fully enjoy his wedding and time away, he will be starting just after the first of the year.

Please join us in welcoming Rob to the MedCraft team!

11/24/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀—𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲.
Here are 8 ways to optimize your investment 👇

💡Budget Smarter - Build a complete budget that includes permitting, financing, tech, FF&E, and local fees—no surprises later.

🎯 Set Realistic Targets - Define cost goals early and monitor often. Own your budget before it owns you.

🗓️ Start Early - Early planning = better decisions for design, procurement, and construction.

📈 Think Long-Term - A Master Plan aligns today’s decisions with tomorrow’s growth.

⚙️ Prioritize Efficiency - More space isn’t always more value. Redesign workflows before adding square footage.

⏱️ Act with Urgency - Rising costs demand clear timelines and decisive action.

🛡️ Include Contingency - Build in funds to handle the unexpected without compromising what matters.

👥 Assign Ownership - Designate a leader (or external PM) to manage the budget and drive accountability.

𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲:
Optimizing your capital project isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about being strategic, disciplined, and proactive from day one.

If you need support building a strong project budget, let’s talk about how MedCraft can set your project up for financial success.

11/19/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?
A smart approach to healthcare facility design that aligns spaces with real clinical workflows, reduces waste, and supports long-term value.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀:
1️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 – Streamline workflows + eliminate inefficiencies
2️⃣ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 – Set clear, measurable outcomes
3️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 – Consistent practices for safer, clearer design
4️⃣ 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 – Engage clinicians + staff to shape solutions
5️⃣ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Train, simulate, and prepare for go-live
6️⃣ 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Design spaces that can adapt and evolve

𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗳𝗳:
• More efficient, flexible space
• Fewer costly change orders
• Improved workflows + staff alignment
• Higher clinician satisfaction
• Better experiences for patients + families

Lean early. Save later. Design smarter.

Questions about incorporating Lean into your next project? Email us: [email protected]

11/12/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻
You wouldn’t start a business without a plan—so why make major healthcare decisions without one? A 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 guides smart investments, reduces risk, and aligns growth with your mission.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿:

• 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Prioritize future investments
• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 – Optimize facilities & avoid costly mistakes
• 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Get stakeholders on the same page
• 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Strengthen internal & external support
• 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – Use resources wisely & sustainably
• 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Plan cost-effective expansions
• 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – Stay compliant with local regulations

A 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for a sustainable, growth-ready future.

Need help creating yours? MedCraft can guide your healthcare expansion strategy.

11/04/2025

𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 - 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Establishing clear 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁, and 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 s𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 c𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 at the beginning of a capital project provides a disciplined framework for making informed decisions. With input from the client and key stakeholders, these criteria keep the project aligned with what matters most to your organization.

A well-defined set of criteria:
• Keeps everyone focused on shared priorities
• Ensures consistency in decision-making
• Supports transparency and accountability
• Increases the likelihood of long-term success
• Provides measurable results

SAMPLE SUCCESS CRITERIA

𝟭. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
• Increased patient satisfaction
• Reduced patient travel distances
• Shorter time to appointments

𝟮. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
• Reduced labor cost per visit
• Reduced patient visit time
• Reduced square footage per provider FTE

𝟯. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Design for future technology, expansion, and long-term adaptability
• Identified expansion options
• Integration of technologies that achieve measurable throughput gains and eliminate waste
• Cost/value of energy systems that reduce operating costs
• Flexible shared spaces

𝟰. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀
Use space, time, and budget wisely for maximum long-term benefit
• A realistic development schedule that minimizes construction period interest, general conditions and other development related construction costs
• An optimally planned project scope (the total building SF) that drives a project ROI
• A project development budget that is within market

Need help developing your success criteria? Let’s talk about how MedCraft can help you create success criteria for your next healthcare expansion strategy.

10/30/2025

𝟭𝟬 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
At the start of a capital project, one of the most critical decisions a healthcare organization can make is whether to engage a dedicated 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 (𝗣𝗠). Based on years of experience and client feedback, here are 10 ways a PM adds measurable value:

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Clear objectives, disciplined process, efficient use of resources.

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 & 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 - Proactive strategies to avoid delays, overruns, and compliance issues.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 & 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 - Balance scope, cost, and timeline to accelerate speed-to-market.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 - Structured, transparent process to hire qualified, mission-aligned partners.

𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 - Build a high-functioning team with clear accountabilities.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 - Well-defined agreements for scope, timelines, deliverables, and fees.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 - Facilitate approvals with objective data to keep momentum.

F𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Balance design, construction, operations, budget, and stakeholders.

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 - Ensure leadership priorities drive every decision.

𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 - Handle daily project demands so leaders can prioritize core responsibilities.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
A PM does more than manage tasks—they protect investments, minimize disruption, speed delivery, and align projects with your mission and long-term goals.

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁?
Let’s talk about how MedCraft can support the success of your healthcare strategy, from the very first step.

10/28/2025

🚧𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 🏥

What began as a plan to renovate and expand an aging hospital evolved into something much more transformative—a brand-new replacement facility on a greenfield site.

MedCraft was proud to partner with Redwood Falls throughout this journey. As ownership changed and project goals shifted, we remained focused, flexible, and forward-thinking. Our team successfully navigated the complexities of this evolving scope and delivered a state-of-the-art healthcare facility 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁.

This project is a great example of how strong leadership, collaboration, and the ability to adapt can turn challenges into opportunities.

Visit MedCraft.com/case-studies to read the full article.

10/27/2025

Teamwork in Action 💪❤️

This fall, our MedCraft team joined industry friends to volunteer with Hearts & Hammers helping restore the exterior of a local resident’s home. The mission of Hearts & Hammers is to provide exterior home improvement assistance for senior citizens, disabled adults, and U.S. Veterans so they may continue to live safely and independently.

We are proud to carry on the mission of Bob Walker as the founder of Hearts and Hammers, and extend a heartfelt thank you to Kyal Klawitter for your ongoing leadership and dedication to this cause, and to all our incredible teammates and partners who gave their time, energy, and spirit of service.

We are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference alongside our friends, sponsors, and fellow volunteer organizations, including BWBR, Dunham Associates, Inc., Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors and the NDSU Twin Cities Alumni. Together, we’re building stronger homes — and stronger communities. 🏠💙

10/24/2025

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored how healthcare facilities are evolving to meet growing demand, improve access, and enhance patient experience. From expanding outpatient capacity and optimizing patient flow to integrating technology, flexibility, and accessibility — it’s clear the future of healthcare spaces is smarter, more connected, and purpose-built for change.

Facilities that embrace adaptability, digital innovation, and community integration will lead the way in delivering care that’s more efficient, equitable, and sustainable.

At MedCraft, we’re proud to partner with health systems to design and deliver facilities that bring this future to life.

Which trend do you see shaping your organization’s next facility investment?

👉 Visit MedCraft.com/news to read the full series

10/07/2025

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Healthcare isn’t just about treatment — it’s about access.

• 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – Bringing care closer into communities, ensuring healthcare is accessible to all.

• 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Collaborating with local nonprofit organizations to reach vulnerable populations through wellness hubs that offer social services and preventative care.

• 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 – Using technology to increase access with rural patient populations to support chronic disease management.

A patient-centered approach starts with intentionality. How are you improving access?

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