Tim Rodriguez
Project ManagerWakeMed Health and HospitalsFacilities Project Manager with 10 years of experience spanning engineering, facilities operations, and project management in thehealthcare and space & defense industries. Since joining WakeMed’s Construction & Design team in February 2024, he has led capital and infrastructure projects across occupied clinical environments, including renovations, air handler replacements, and electrical equipment upgrades. For the WakeMed Raleigh CEP Expansion and campus utility distribution work, he serves as a key owner representative—coordinating stakeholders, supporting phasing and outage planning, and driving alignment on schedule, constructability, and patient-care continuity.
E02 – Old and New: An Owner’s Perspective on Decarbonizing Healthcare Campuses
Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the …Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the campuses that support it. This creates growing tension between delivering high-quality care, reducin…Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the campuses that support it. This creates growing tension between delivering high-quality care, reducing carbon emissions, and remaining fiscally responsible. This session brings together MD Anderson, WakeMed, and their engineering partners to share real-world drivers, strategies, and lessons learned f…Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the campuses that support it. This creates growing tension between delivering high-quality care, reducing carbon emissions, and remaining fiscally responsible. This session brings together MD Anderson, WakeMed, and their engineering partners to share real-world drivers, strategies, and lessons learned from decarbonizing both new and existing healthcare campuses. Through contrasting case studies, presenters will examine how organizational goals, regulatory pressures, resiliency planning, and long-term operational needs shaped different decarbonization pathways. Topics include aligning decarbonization with mission and capital planning; evaluating all-electric versus hybrid systems; phasing upgrades in occupied facilities; and addressing grid reliability and operational impacts. The session emphasizes practical takeaways, highlighting what worked, what didn’t, and how early decisions influenced cost, constructability, and long-term performance without compromising patient care.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
