Story by: Ferrara Editor
October 17, 2025
Building for healthcare is distinct from any other type of construction. Every square foot must serve a purpose — from infection control and accessibility to patient comfort and staff efficiency. At Ferrara Buist Contractors, we understand that medical office construction is about far more than aesthetics; it’s about precision, safety and trust.
As an official vendor for Novant Health, our team has built, renovated and adapted facilities that meet the exacting standards of one of the Southeast’s most respected healthcare networks. Those experiences have honed our process for delivering healthcare environments that perform as beautifully as they look.
The regulations governing medical facilities go well beyond standard building codes. Contractors must account for:
Each layer of regulation adds complexity. That’s why compliance isn’t something we check at the end — it’s something we design and build around from the start. Our preconstruction team collaborates closely with healthcare planners and code consultants to prevent costly redesigns or inspection delays down the road.
Ferrara Buist’s signature design-assist approach gives medical clients a clear advantage. In this model, our construction experts join the project early — alongside architects, engineers and facility planners — to help ensure the design remains feasible, efficient and compliant as it evolves.
For healthcare projects, this collaboration is crucial. HVAC zoning, medical gas distribution and specialized electrical loads can significantly impact both layout and cost. By engaging in the design phase, we help identify those challenges early, offering constructability reviews and value-engineering options that keep the project on schedule and on budget.
It’s a proactive, partnership-driven approach that has made Ferrara Buist a preferred choice for developers, hospital systems and physician groups alike.
Every successful medical facility is designed around flow — the way patients, staff and materials move through the space. We consider:
Healthcare design also demands empathy. The goal is to make patients feel safe and comfortable while helping clinicians perform their best work. Simple details — such as wider doorways, quiet flooring systems and daylighting in waiting areas — can make a measurable difference in both patient experience and staff retention.
Our role as an official Novant Health vendor is more than a badge of credibility; it’s proof of our consistency and reliability. Novant’s internal standards for construction partners are among the most rigorous in the region, covering everything from safety and documentation to subcontractor management.
Through repeated collaborations, we’ve learned how to navigate the healthcare environment efficiently — working within active campuses, adhering to infection-control zones and coordinating with on-site staff to minimize disruption.
That experience translates directly to our private medical clients. Whether we’re building a standalone clinic, renovating an existing office, or developing a multi-tenant medical office building, our team applies the same systems, documentation standards and communication protocols. Our consistency is the driving force behind our quality.
Modern healthcare facilities rely on intelligent systems that communicate seamlessly and efficiently. Ferrara Buist coordinates with technology vendors and engineers to ensure integration of:
Our team prioritizes materials and methods that balance sustainability with the durability healthcare demands — low-VOC paints, antimicrobial surfaces and efficient lighting systems that reduce both energy use and eye strain.
Medical office construction is not a space for first-timers. The learning curve is steep, and the margin for error is thin, from understanding the subtleties of equipment clearances to coordinating AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) inspections, experience matters.
Ferrara Buist’s track record across the Carolinas has equipped our team with the institutional knowledge to anticipate issues before they arise. Clients benefit from our established relationships with inspectors, our meticulous documentation standards and our culture of proactive communication.
In short, we know how to complete medical projects correctly the first time.
Healthcare providers and developers share a common goal: creating spaces that heal, inspire confidence and operate efficiently. That requires more than construction expertise; it requires partnership.
Ferrara Buist Contractors brings the technical proficiency, procedural discipline and collaborative mindset to make it happen. From design-assist through final commissioning, we’re committed to delivering facilities that meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.
If your practice, network, or development group is planning a new medical space, let’s start the conversation early. As an experienced healthcare facility builder, Ferrara Buist Contractors knows what it takes to meet — and exceed — healthcare facility requirements.
Let’s build something that works as hard as the people inside it.
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