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SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center - Charlotte, NC

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Brian McFarlane AIA

Director of Healthcare
SWINERTON

About Brian

Brian provides focused, personalized guidance to help healthcare organizations strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and advance strategic objectives. He is recognized for building trusted partnerships that align organizational capabilities with each client’s mission, long-term vision, and operational goals.

As Director of Healthcare at Swinerton, Brian brings more than 20 years of experience spanning architecture, client development, and contract management. He collaborates closely with healthcare leaders and internal project teams to deliver facilities that are thoughtfully planned, highly coordinated, and responsive to the needs of providers, patients, and the communities they serve.

Brian’s approach is grounded in respect, transparency, and a shared commitment to excellence. He leverages design research, strategic planning, and delivery expertise to support innovation and quality, ensuring each project reflects a collaborative mindset and a focus on collective success. Guided by a faith-based perspective, Brian is deeply committed to holistic healthcare delivery, supporting environments that address the MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT. He finds purpose in helping organizations create spaces that foster healing, compassion, and meaningful care.

Healthcare Design Work

I have a passion for approaching healthcare from a faith-based approach and get satisfaction being able to work alongside our healthcare clients to provide care that is holistic, which involves the mind, body and spirit.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Architecture, University of Texas at Arlington

Registered Architect, Texas (1997 – 2023)

American Institute of Architects

Texas Society of Architects

American Society of Healthcare Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB)

Stagen Leadership Academy

Fun Fact

I am a twin and my brother and I are continuously telling people, I am not who you think I am – after 40+ years you wouldn’t think that would happen…