Long-Term Planning
Long-term planning exercises are an essential element of senior living projects. Since these projects usually span multiple years, General Contracting firms must make sure that their plans are prepared for inspection and opening of the facility. Lockout/tagout procedures, advanced electrical work and plumbing systems need to be familiar in order to protect against major disruptions that could jeopardize completion. Having good relationships with local AHJs is vital so GCs can quickly get back up to code when issues arise.
An increasingly elderly population requires greater flexibility, and more seniors are choosing to age-in-place rather than move into assisted living or nursing facilities. There's been an emphasis on linking these communities with the neighborhood through intergenerational living or mixed-use buildings with coffee shops or retail services open to the public; some even feature coffee shops, lounge spaces, gyms or swimming pools that encourage physical activity and offer amenities like these for physical well-being.
