Innovative freestanding emergency department project receives recognition NDIANAPOLIS – Bremner Real Estate is pleased to announce one of its recent developments was named as a finalist for the 2022 HREI Insights Awards. The Bremner team served as the developer of the Norman Regional Nine project, a 49,000 sf freestanding emergency department designed to expand access to critical care services for the communities surrounding Norman, Okla. The awards program is regarded as the most prominent recognition for excellence in healthcare real estate development and executive leadership. “We are thrilled that this project has been recognized by HREI as one of the best new developments of 2022,” said Matt Bremner, President of Bremner Real Estate. “Our firm is proud to have had the opportunity to deliver this innovative facility to help improve healthcare access for the communities surrounding Norman and the University of Oklahoma. As an Indiana based company with three decades of experience in the healthcare real estate development, we are proud that hospital systems across the country trust Bremner Real Estate to deliver projects that enhance their ability to deliver the best [...]

As the year draws to a close and we look forward to a new one, it’s a perfect time to take stock, reflect on the past 12 months, plan for the next, and take a moment to express gratitude to those who play a role in both the past and future. The season gets busy; we get caught up in the hustle and bustle… and hopefully find time to enjoy a few Ugly Sweater parties and some holiday cheer! The Bremner Real Estate team would like to slow down a beat and thank the people who make it possible, our valued – and invaluable – partners. One Goal: One Team In the world of healthcare real estate, we have one goal: to deliver innovative, effective solutions to clients – enabling and empowering them to deliver the highest quality care to their communities. We cannot do this without you. Our team strives, on every project and in every interaction, to not only plan, finance, and develop industry-leading projects but to build relationships. This is the heart of what we do. We listen, we [...]

If there is one issue that has kept many of us up at night recently, it is construction pricing and supply chain challenges. As Bremner Real Estate VP, Development Kevin Knue says, “It’s certainly a topic that’s heavily impacting the industry across the board. We’re living it every day.” The team is also working proactively to ensure that impacts to clients – and, of course, their end users – are minimized and projects proceed as seamlessly as possible, even when confronted with… reality.  Agility Is Key  To address the elephant in the room: COVID not only resulted in a global health crisis but precipitated virtually unprecedented pricing and supply chain snarls. As these challenges were emerging, it became increasingly necessary to pivot at a moment’s notice. For example, the Bremner team was building to a design that specified a certain structural steel system for the roof. Due to procurement timelines (read: long delays), they had to adjust the system so they could have it on site and in place when required.  AJ Misch, Bremner Development Manager, says, “You adjust to market conditions [...]

A great time at the Annual St. Vincent Foundation Golf Outing at Crooked Stick on August 29th!

Norman Regional Health System prides itself on being “from our community and for our community.” With three main campuses, over 30 clinics and offices, and more than 3000 providers and employees, NRHS provides comprehensive medical care — and a compassionate “bedside manner” — to Oklahomans in Norman, Moore, and surrounding areas. The independent health system is constructing a new freestanding emergency department plus (FSED+) to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the community.  NRHS needed solutions that were as comprehensive, responsive, and seamless as the healthcare services they provide. In 2020, they selected Bremner Real Estate to design, build, and finance four buildings in Norman and Oklahoma, including the FSED+.  Norman Regional Health System: Caring for the Community   With their innovative Inspire Health Plan, Norman Regional Health System is “reimaging healthcare.” The focus is on delivering the highest quality services, promoting health and wellness, and providing care that is accessible and convenient. According to NRHS, “The health system’s overall physical structure must align with how our patients and communities want to receive care.”   Challenges and Opportunities  The new freestanding emergency department [...]

Bremner Real Estate delivers healthcare real estate solutions from coast to coast; with a reach that spans the country, the Bremner team understands the value of reaching across town. Ron Penix, Vice President, Client Development, says, “In our business, we use the most qualified professionals for the project, the best ‘fit’ with respect to architectural services and so forth. Most of the time, those players are on a regional or even national basis. In the work we do as a healthcare developer, though, some of the most vital partners on our team are local partners.”  Why are local consultants so integral to success?  Healthcare Real Estate: Relationships Matter  Engaging local partners provides access to local relationships. For example, a local civil engineer likely has established connections with the municipality that streamlines ongoing project approvals. Penix explains, “We found that using national firms, without those local relationships, tends to result in more hurdles than when we partner with the ‘small local’ person.” They have an in-depth understanding of the locale, the market, and the processes involved in obtaining permits, securing approvals, etc.  Bremner [...]

As a key member of the Bremner Real Estate team, Kevin Knue works seamlessly with both internal and external teams to ensure the highest quality results for clients — and for the communities they serve. He has overseen projects such as the LEED Silver Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic in Tampa, Florida, Indianapolis’s LEED Gold Eskenazi Health Fifth/Third Faculty Office Building, and the four stand-alone hospitals of the SCL-Emerus Community Hospitals system in Denver. These efforts alone encompass collective millions of square feet and multiple specialties from emergency and cancer centers to primary care and women’s wellness. Success isn’t measured in square footage; it’s measured in impact. Healthcare systems and providers will be able to deliver care more effectively and efficiently, and countless patients will benefit from up-to-date, efficient facilities that meet their needs. Kevin says, “The exciting part of my role is that we can use a wide array of skills to help a hospital system implement their vision for new development, and at the end of the day when we deliver the project, the best part is seeing new patients [...]

The healthcare real estate market must evolve as rapidly as the healthcare industry itself. Today’s providers need flexibility, and they are turning to a convenience care-based model that brings services “off campus” from the hospital, allowing them to reach more people, more conveniently and cost-effectively. This is just one trend, among many, that is driving the industry today. And it is one trend, among many, that Bremner Real Estate’s Vice President of Leasing, Debbie Johnson, tracks, analyzes, and takes into consideration as she brokers real estate transactions for a major healthcare system. Dedicated Healthcare Real Estate Broker There is more than 1.3 billion square feet of healthcare real estate in the United States, and as systems and providers seek to balance care, convenience, and cost - the “Holy Trinity” of healthcare - their needs are only growing. Debbie, a veteran commercial real estate executive, is a dedicated broker for a large health system. Based in Indianapolis, Debbie helps her client navigate the complex world of healthcare real estate and balance those critical needs with agility and efficiency. As a national healthcare system, [...]