Southeastern Michigan Society for Healthcare Engineering (SMSHE)

Educational Meeting - Parking Structure Compliance
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Karmanos Cancer Institute, Auditorium, 4100 John R Street, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Mandy Rainville
Senior Business Development Manager
SPEAKER BIO:
25 years in construction industry.
Started in 1999 on a survey crew.
Worked in glass and glazing as estimator through college.
Graduated from Eastern Michigan Univ with Construction Management Degree.
Worked in Renewable Gas to Energy with DTE.
Went into technical sales – HDPE pipe and Fusion Machines
Transitioned to PULLMAN – focusing on Water/Wastewater and Commercial
Concrete Structures,
In place Pipe Rehabilitation
Waterproofing Tunnels, Structures and Building Envelopes
Brick/Block Restoration, Rehab and Tuckpointing
PRESENTATION:
Parking Structure Compliance
Presentation Synopsis:
Purpose and Objectives:
Current Compliance Status
Safety and Durability/Risks
Prioritizing Repairs
Upgrades and Capital Planning
Regulation Framework:
ACI 318 – Proper Structural Concrete Repairs
Structural Condition Assessment
Spalling and Delamination
Exposed or Corroded reinforcement
Post-tensioning risks
Durability and Corrosion Protection
Chloride intrusion and moisture protection
Drainage and Waterproofing failures and risks
Corrosion Mitigation
Repair Prioritizing and Ranking Risk:
Immediate – Life Safety
Near Term (1-3 yrs) vs Long Term (5-10 yrs)
Understanding structural impact, safety, cost escalation over time and impact to daily operations.
Structured planning benefits to service life:
Value of Quality Assessments
Early action reduces cost and risk
Structured planning extends service life
Stewardship and protection of long term assets
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by PULLMAN

THE 2026 SMSHE SCHMOOZE!
2026-03-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel – Mid Level Bar, 7741 M-72E, Williamsburg, MI, 49690, United States
Unofficially in conjunction with the AIA Healthcare Seminar on March 26 and 27, 2026.
All SMSHE members, non-members, and any conference attendee with a pulse & credit card are invited to join us! Respectfully register by midnight on March 23, 2026 so we know how many to expect. Sponsors, vendors, suppliers, and SMSHE will cover most of the alcohol expenses but nothing is official, so BYOCC!

Educational Meeting - Practical Insights on Healthcare Modular Solutions
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, 1101 W. University Drive, Rochester, 48307, United States
Eric Waller
Director of CareAffirm
Eric is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships within the healthcare industry and advancing modular, patient-centered solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and innovation. With more than 29 years of experience across healthcare facilities management, construction, regulatory compliance, and emergency services, he brings a balanced combination of strategic insight and operational execution to strengthen clinical environments and support sustainable growth.
Eric currently serves with CareAffirm, where he focuses on the development and expansion of healthcare modular solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of medical, mental health, and behavioral health environments. His work centers on aligning design, compliance, and operational performance to deliver adaptable, high-quality care settings that improve outcomes for patients, staff, and health systems.
Previously, Eric spent more than a decade in executive and senior leadership roles with Medxcel/Ascension, including Vice President of Support Services, Area Vice President, and Regional Director. In these roles, he led large-scale operational strategies across national hospital portfolios, negotiated enterprise service contracts, oversaw multimillion-dollar capital programs, and advanced compliance initiatives aligned with Joint Commission and DNV standards. His leadership consistently emphasized lifecycle optimization, customer experience, and the creation of resilient, future-ready healthcare infrastructure.
Across every role, he is guided by the belief that strong partnerships, deep healthcare expertise, and intentional collaboration are essential to delivering meaningful and lasting impact. Eric is passionate about helping organizations design, build, and maintain environments that support exceptional care delivery while advancing innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.
PRESENTATION:
Practical Insights on Healthcare Modular Solutions
Healthcare modular solutions are most effective when positioned as a strategic delivery model, not a construction alternative. When thoughtfully integrated into clinical planning, modular environments can accelerate speed to occupancy, improve cost predictability, and enhance quality control through controlled manufacturing processes.
Successful deployment depends on early alignment between clinical stakeholders, design teams, compliance experts, and operational leadership. Modular solutions perform best in high-repeatability environments such as patient rooms, behavioral health units, urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers, and support spaces where standardization drives efficiency without compromising care delivery.
Key advantages include schedule compression, reduced site disruption, improved safety performance, and tighter cost management. Practical success requires disciplined integration with structural systems, MEP coordination, life safety compliance, and state regulatory approvals.
Rather than replacing conventional construction, modular healthcare solutions serve as a strategic complement that accelerates delivery timelines and reduces risk while preserving clinical integrity. When applied intentionally, modular construction enable scalable, resilient healthcare environments designed to support operational efficiency, clinical excellence, and long term financial stewardship.
Lunch / Meeting sponsored by CareAffirm

REGISTER NOW - SMSHE 30th Annual Golf Outing
2026-07-17 07:30 - 17:00 | Links of Novi, 50395 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI, 48374, United States
Join the SMSHE members and guests in our 30th Annual Golf Outing on Friday, July 17th, 2026!
This SMSHE tradition is a fun-filled day for golfers of all levels!
Register by clicking on the Link below.
FORMAT
We are playing a four person best ball format (scramble). This format is better named “Best Score”. We maintain a KEEP PACE PROGRAM.
CONTESTS
Hole in One Closet to the Pin Men/Women Longest Drive Men/Women Numerous Door Prizes
