When it comes to the complex world of medical construction and building design, navigating the specifics of Division 10 Specialties can be time consuming. Whether you are an architect, contractor, or facilities manager, understanding the equipment associated with Division 10 is essential.
In this post, we will look at equipment categorized as Division 10, discuss when procurement should begin to ensure medical construction project timelines are maintained and offer a checklist of common Division 10 specialties.
Division 10 is part of the MasterFormat system developed by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) to categorize the numerous specialty products used in medical construction projects.
Division 10 encompasses a wide range of essential interior building items.
Properly timing the procurement of Division 10 items is vital to ensuring the equipment is available in alignment with project milestones.
Here are some recommendations based on project phases and other stakeholders:
While not exhaustive, here is a foundational checklist of Division 10 equipment commonly required during the construction phase of medical facilities. Always refer to project specifications and regulations for additional items that may be required.
This checklist should be customized to the specific needs and standards of the medical facility being constructed. Your healthcare equipment distributor can work with you, equipment planners, and designers to build a comprehensive list of items specific to your project.
Selecting the right distributor for Division 10 Specialties is essential for ensuring not only the quality of the products but also for assuring the specialties are delivered to the construction when they are required for installation.
Here are some key characteristics to consider when vetting a healthcare equipment distributor:
Choosing the right Division 10 equipment distributor is important to the success of a medical construction project. Prioritize distributors who demonstrate a commitment to proactively managing complex procurements, offer in-house delivery and installation services, and are focused on Division 10 medical equipment.
CME specializes in helping general contractors procure contractor furnished Division 10 equipment included in the construction bid and associated award. We are uniquely positioned as the only healthcare equipment distributor, nationally, able to support the entire procurement process with a team of dedicated Project Managers (PM), regardless of whether the owner or contractor is directly purchasing the equipment. From purchase order to invoicing, your CME PM is the single point of contact for everything related to your project.
Using our proprietary CME360 Project Management Hub CME project managers consolidate purchase orders to help contain hidden costs and scheduling issues associated with multiple orders. CME PMs track orders to ensure all items have been purchased and delivered to our warehouses for storage until delivery to the new healthcare facility site.
Our Direct-To-Site service teams take it from there and can receive, inspect, assemble (if needed), and deliver equipment as scheduled based on the timeline established by the construction project manager. If during the inspection at our warehouse we identify items that are damaged or defective in any way we will work with the manufacturer to secure a timely replacement.
In addition to procurement, project management and Direct-to-Site services CME is also a reliable source for biomedical services.
CME Biomedical Equipment Technicians work with your facility to establish equipment maintenance plans aimed at ensuring the reliability of healthcare equipment, compliance with regulations, and extending the service life of the equipment.
About CME: CME Corp is the nation’s premier source for healthcare equipment, turnkey logistics, and biomedical services, representing 2 million+ products from more than 2,000 manufacturers. With two corporate offices and 35+ service centers, our mission is to help healthcare facilities nationwide reduce the cost of the equipment they purchase, make their equipment specification, delivery, installation, and maintenance processes more efficient, and help them seamlessly launch, renovate and expand on schedule.