Engineered plastic is presented as an alternative cladding solution that offers several benefits over traditional cladding materials. It has excellent chemical resistance, high impact strength, is easy to install and maintain, offers the highest fire rating, and is non-toxic. Tests showed the material demonstrated high antimicrobial activity, eliminating over 90% of common microbes. It is available in 12 standard colors and standard dimensions of 1500 x 3000 mm sheets that are 2-3 mm thick. Several hospital renovation projects are highlighted that utilized the cladding system.