## Falkbuilt Receives HCAI Preapproval for Healthcare Construction in California
Falkbuilt Factory Direct Branches across California have achieved a significant milestone with their Digital Component Construction system receiving Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Preapproval of Manufacturer's Certification (OPM).
This certification opens new doors for commercial interior designers working on healthcare projects throughout California. The approval specifically covers Falkbuilt's digital components for:
- Seismic design of supports and attachments for nonstructural components - Seismic bracing of distribution systems - Interior partition walls and suspended ceilings seismic bracing
**What This Means for Healthcare Design Projects**
HCAI, formerly known as OSHPD (Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development), serves as California's authority on healthcare infrastructure data and monitors construction, renovation, and seismic safety for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities across the state.
"Digital Component Construction represents a significant advancement for healthcare design," notes Kellie Reed, Tangram Healthcare Practice Leader. "The HCAI approvals combined with Echo software creates a seamless experience for clients from project conception through completion."
**Understanding the HCAI OPM Program**
The HCAI Preapproval of Manufacturer's Certification is a voluntary program that reviews and preapproves seismic design components for healthcare facilities. This preapproval process helps streamline project timelines by reducing review periods during the construction approval process.
For design professionals working on California healthcare projects, having access to pre-certified components like Falkbuilt's digital system can significantly impact project efficiency and compliance assurance.
**Impact on Project Delivery**
This certification particularly benefits projects requiring: - Fast-track scheduling - Complex seismic compliance requirements - Coordination between multiple building systems - Standardized, repeatable construction methods
As healthcare construction continues to evolve with increasing demands for efficiency and safety, having pre-certified digital construction systems provides design teams with reliable tools to meet stringent California healthcare facility requirements while maintaining project momentum.
