Dennis Potter
Senior PrincipalBallingerDennis Potter is a recognized leader in sustainable systems design and a champion of flexible, high‑performance infrastructure solutions. Known for applying creativity and technical rigor to complex challenges, Dennis has led transformative projects for institutions including Penn Medicine, Brown University, and Merck. His recent work includes leading MEP master planning for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, developing an integrated, phased strategy to expand utility capacity and support major campus growth, including a new patient tower. A sought‑after speaker, Dennis regularly shares insights on infrastructure, sustainability, and utility transformation at national conferences.
E14 – Futureproofing Healthcare Infrastructure: Collaborative Engineering at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solution…Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solutions that not only align with the owner’s objectives but also enhance outcomes. This session explores t…Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solutions that not only align with the owner’s objectives but also enhance outcomes. This session explores the collaborative, iterative engineering planning and design processes involved in developing the building infrastructure systems for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) new high-intensity…Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solutions that not only align with the owner’s objectives but also enhance outcomes. This session explores the collaborative, iterative engineering planning and design processes involved in developing the building infrastructure systems for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) new high-intensity inpatient bed tower. Attendees will learn how early collaboration between CHOP and the design team facilitated the creation of robust, flexible, and sustainable infrastructure for this new 1.3 million-square-foot facility, situated in the heart of University City in Philadelphia. This partnership was instrumental in shaping decisions about cost-effective innovative engineering systems and operational strategies, resulting in reliable, resilient systems capable of withstanding and recovering from disruptions. Additionally, presenters will address the business case for investing in infrastructure that promotes safety throughout the building’s lifecycle, from day-one occupancy through long-term renovations and expansion. Examples will demonstrate how CHOP’s building systems were uniquely configured to meet these goals, helping to futureproof the facility and enable the highest quality of care for the most critically ill pediatric patients.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
