Healthcare ICAT Consulting

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital

A construction firm engaged our ICAT consulting team to coordinate the integration of all technology systems for a new hospital development. Acting as the central technology integration advisor, we worked across multiple disciplines to ensure that building systems and clinical technologies were properly aligned and fully coordinated throughout design and construction.

Our scope included overseeing the integration of electrical monitoring systems, HVAC controls, lighting systems, and physical security infrastructure alongside patient-focused technologies such as RTLS (real-time location services) and nurse call systems. We also coordinated the design and implementation of audio-visual systems and digital signage to support both clinical operations and patient experience.

• What is ICAT consulting?

  ICAT consulting focuses on the planning and integration of Information, Communications, and Audio-Visual Technology within buildings and organizations. It ensures that IT infrastructure, collaboration systems, and AV technologies are designed to work together securely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational needs.

• When should ICAT consulting be engaged?

  Ideally, ICAT consulting is engaged early in a project, during the planning or design phase of a new building, renovation, or technology upgrade. Early involvement helps ensure that technology infrastructure, cabling pathways, equipment spaces, and system requirements are properly coordinated with architectural and engineering designs

• What types of projects benefit from ICAT consulting?

  ICAT consulting is commonly used for:

  • Office and workplace environments

  • Government and secure facilities

  • Conference and collaboration spaces

  • Museums, cultural institutions, and public venues

  • Healthcare and research facilities

  • Education and training environments

• What services are included in ICAT consulting?

  Typical services include:

  • Technology needs assessment

  • IT, communications, and AV system design

  • Infrastructure planning and standards development

  • Budget development and cost estimating

  • Tender and procurement support

  • Project management and implementation oversight

  • Commissioning and system verification

• How is ICAT different from traditional IT consulting?

  Traditional IT consulting focuses primarily on network infrastructure and computing systems. ICAT consulting takes a broader approach by coordinating IT, communications platforms, and AV technologies into a unified technology ecosystem for facilities and collaboration spaces.

• How does ICAT consulting improve project outcomes?

  By integrating technology planning with building design and operational requirements, ICAT consulting helps:

  • reduce costly redesigns or retrofits

  • ensure systems are compatible and scalable

  • improve user experience in meeting and collaboration spaces

  • enhance reliability and security

  • deliver technology environments that support long-term organizational needs