How do we foster a problem-solving culture in healthcare construction? What innovative solutions can be implemented to tackle labor and material shortages? What are the advantages and potential challenges that come with prefabrication? Jeff Fuller, Healthcare President for JE Dunn Construction, answers these and other crucial questions on the recent episode of my podcast.
Jeff graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Construction Engineering. He’s had a 30-year career as a healthcare builder serving for-profit and not-for-profit clients across the country.
Jeff’s expertise encompasses a wide range of projects, including replacement acute care facilities, additions, renovations, ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health, rehabilitation hospitals, and outpatient facilities.
Listen to Jeff’s insights in your favorite podcast app.
In this episode:
Introduction (00:00)
Jeff's early career in pre-construction (02:25)
Joining JE Dunn (04:00)
The lessons learned from opening a new office across the country (05:30)
Briefly leaving the company (08:27)
Fostering a culture of open communication and problem-solving (11:00)
Addressing the skilled labor shortage and material shortages in construction (15:51)
The advantages and potential challenges of prefabrication in the construction industry (21:09)
Final thoughts (26:20)
Connect with Joe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-havey-cem-leed-ap/
Connect with Jeff Fuller:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-fuller-006b018/
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