Building a medical office is a significant investment, and staying within budget and on schedule is crucial to the success of the project. Whether you’re constructing a new facility or renovating an existing space, managing costs and time effectively ensures that your project is completed smoothly, allowing you to focus on delivering care to your…

When your medical practice needs to expand, modernize, or move to a new location, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to renovate an existing office space or construct a new facility from the ground up. Each option has its advantages and challenges, and the right choice will depend on factors such as…

Building a medical office is more than just designing an attractive and functional space—it involves adhering to strict regulations and codes that ensure patient safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency. Medical facilities must comply with a range of legal and industry standards, from accessibility mandates like ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance to fire safety codes…

Building a dental office is a significant financial undertaking that requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of the various cost components. Whether you’re starting from scratch or renovating an existing space, it’s crucial to have a clear picture of the expenses involved in a dental office buildout. In this article post, we’ll explore the…

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, physicians and medical practices often face the dual challenges of maintaining high-quality patient care while managing financial stability. One innovative financial strategy that can provide liquidity and flexibility is the sale-leaseback transaction. This article explores how sale-leaseback arrangements work and the potential benefits they offer to physicians. What is…

Although tenants may feel good about having a renewal option in their lease, the truth is it’s typically drafted to benefit the landlord much more than the tenant. Tenants can often achieve much better terms if they understand the landlord’s intent behind a renewal option and how to execute a specific game plan to achieve…

Opening a medical office is a significant project that requires meticulous planning, strategic anticipation, and a dedicated commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. This guide will walk you through each critical step of the process, from defining your purpose and objectives to the construction and opening of your new facility. By using these steps as…

The medical office buildout process can seem like a mystery to those who have not gone through one. Having managed dozens of professional and medical office buildouts I thought I would take a few minutes and shed some light on the process and the timeline from initial concept to move in. My hope is that…

A commercial building permit is an official approval issued by the local building department that allows you to proceed with a construction project on your commercial property. It is intended to ensure that the project plans to comply with local regulations and building code. As a general contractor specializing in tenant improvements, I often get…

There are several different types of construction contracts used for contracting commercial construction services. But the two main types in use today are Lump Sum or Cost-Plus Fee contracts. This is not to be confused with construction delivery methods which include design-bid-build and design-build. I will talk about this in a future article but for…