CONSTRUCTION & OPENING PREPARATIONS

9. EXECUTE CONSTRUCTION

Build with precision — and an eye on the future

Once construction is underway, maintaining close oversight is key to bringing your vision to life — on time, on budget, and aligned with your clinical goals. Dental offices require a high level of detail and coordination. Even small construction missteps can disrupt workflows or delay your grand opening. That’s why consistent communication with your contractor, architect, and Henry Schein team is critical throughout this phase.

This is also the time to think ahead. Making space for future technology or additional operatories now — while walls are open — can save you significant time and cost down the road.

GETTING STARTED

  • Conduct frequent, scheduled inspections with your construction and design teams to quickly address any discrepancies
  • Monitor milestone achievements and promptly resolve deviations to maintain project schedule integrity
  • Align equipment delivery and installation with construction phases to ensure timely and seamless integration
  • Maintain detailed records, including photographs and inspection reports, facilitating future maintenance and expansions.

Essential Construction Milestones

  • Completion of site preparation and initial demolition
  • Installation and inspection of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
  • Verification of radiation shielding
  • Completion and inspection of wall construction and finishing
  • Installation of cabinetry and millwork according to specifications
  • Flooring completed and quality-checked
  • Installation, calibration, and testing of dental equipment
  • Final compliance inspections and securing occupancy permits

Dentist’s Site Inspection Checklist

  • Check that plumbing and electrical installations meet equipment specifications
  • Verify ceilings and lighting support efficient clinical operations
  • Ensure operatory dimensions facilitate optimal workflow and ergonomic practice
  • Inspect sterilization areas to confirm regulatory compliance
  • Evaluate the practice’s compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines
  • Perform walkthroughs, simulating patient flow and operational functionality
  • Review capacity and infrastructure for future expansions or technological integrations
  • Discuss ongoing maintenance schedules and warranty details for installed equipment

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