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Monika Smith, Principal of Strategy and Design

Function Before Form: A Conversation with Monika Smith, Principal of Strategy and Design

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Monika Smith, IIDA, RID, NCIDQ, has led Apex's Design phase since founding the...
Based on Apex's own 2025 project benchmarking, interior build-out costs across healthcare facility types range from roughly $160 to $425 or more per square foot, and ground-up construction costs range from roughly $225 to $525 or more per square foot. Each facility type, ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery suites, medical practices, dental offices, and veterinary clinics, carries its own distinct cost profile shaped by the regulatory requirements, equipment needs, and infrastructure intensity specific to that type of care.

Healthcare Construction Cost Per Square Foot in 2026: A Complete Breakdown

Written by Dale Diener Estimated reading time: 6 minutes What is the Healthcare Construction Cost Per Square Foot...
Powering the Patient Experience with Process: Lessons from Amy Anderson, MBA

Powering the Patient Experience with Process: Lessons from Amy Anderson, MBA

What are the gaps in the patient experience in operating room? Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Patient experience...
ASC Timeline

The Complete ASC Construction Timeline

Building an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is one of the most significant investments a physician group or healthcare...
Front desk designs

How Waiting Room Design Impacts Patient Experience

When patients walk into a medical facility, the waiting room is usually their first impression. This space sets...
VET

Veterinary Clinic Layouts: Improving Flow, Efficiency, and Patient Experience

Whether you are renovating your current office or building a new clinic from the ground up, when designing...
DERM

How To Enhance Dermatology Office Design for Efficiency

Dermatology practices provide cosmetic specialty skincare services alongside procedures and assessments for diseases and skin conditions. This poses...
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Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality in Healthcare Design

Balancing aesthetics and functionality in healthcare design is essential for facilities focused on superior patient and staff experiences....

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Silc Periodontics

“I wanted my patients to feel comfortable and know they were in the right place and seeing a remarkable periodontist. I didn’t want something cookie-cutter, I wanted something spectacular. The design team captured my vision and style. Spectacular is exactly what Apex delivered!”

Elgin Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

“Apex was professional, timely, and on budget during the project. They truly think of every little detail.”

Primary Care Partners

“APEX did an incredible job designing and building our new primary care office. From start to finish, they guided us through the process painlessly. They delivered keys into our hands – on budget and 2 weeks early.”

Kaminska Dermatology

“Apex completed the buildout for my practice Kaminska Dermatology. It is so beautiful and functional. One stop shop for design team, architects, and construction. I am so happy with my beautiful space!”

Ear, Nose & Throat Care Center

“Excellent experience from start to finish. Apex did an incredible both designing and building my medical office.”

Gutowski Plastic Surgery

“Apex demonstrated true expertise as they assisted through the development and completion of projects”

Surgical Specialists

“These guys really helped guide us from the concept to completion”

Been Surgery Center

“With all of the technicality surrounding our surgery center, Apex provided the expertise to ensure that everything was thought about through the process.”