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Step 1:
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• Clarify practice
goals for expansion.
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 Fred
Kahn outlines additional design checklist strategies in his 2001 book
"Maximizing the potential of your ophthalmic office." published by
Butterworth-Heinemann.
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• Determine structure
for participating doctors.
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• Shop for financing.
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Step 2:
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• Determine space
necessary for practice.
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• Determine financial
requirements.
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• Look at all
alternative solutions.
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• Make decision and
proceed with project.
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• Select site.
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• Estimate design and
project cost.
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• Determine time line
for project.
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• Involve all staff
in project's pre-planning stages.
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• Plan for office
operations during construction if affected by activity.
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• Request design
proposal and select designer.
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• Request and analyze
bids for best contractor.
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Step 3:
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(If possible, involve the
builder in early stages of project with designer for overall economy. The
scenario below is not the norm, but is effective when all parties can arrange
it)
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• Review conceptual
design, revisions and final acceptance.
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• Working drawings,
signage drawings.
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• Architectural
review and stamp.
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• Engineer review and
stamp.
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• Local permits.
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• Identify sources of
materials, fixtures, etc. for best cost and deliveries.
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• Begin Project.
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• Oversee project
manager, suppliers and time line.
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• Develop marketing
plan for announcement of new office space.
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• Create deficiency
list as project nears completion.
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• Project completion.
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• Move into new space
and allow staff time to acclimate.
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• Press releases,
various marketing projects, Grand Opening.
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