Project Spotlight

New Dental Office
Victor Carrillo, D.D.S.
Chula Vista, CA

Project Overview: To better house his growing practice, Dr. Carrillo chose to move one block from his 900-square-foot office to a new 1,400-square-foot "raw shell" space.

Smart Services: Space plan review (for potential code and ADA issues [preliminary plan provided by the equipment vendor]); design development (architectural details and finish/color scheme); construction documents; construction administration.

Client Feedback: "I was so grateful I didn't have to take care of all the interior design issues myself. Manda asked a lot of questions about my needs and personal style and provided me with great recommendations. She was easy to work with and very knowledgeable about the construction process. She dealt with the city, the superintendent and the contractors so I could focus on what I know best: teeth!"

Project Outcome: Everything is on track for this project to be finished by its scheduled completion date of May 29, 2009.

The Team: Interior Design: Smart., Project Management: Jim Ried, Mountain West Real Estate, General Contractor: Frakes Construction, Mechanical contractor: Greater San Diego Air Conditioning, Electrical contractor: Berg Electric, Plumbing contractor: CMI Plumbing and Piping, Fire Sprinklers: Schmidt Fire Protection, Equipment Vendor: Henry Schein Dental

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Completed Sterilization Room and Check Out Niche:

Week 1: equipment layout, trenching and underground plumbing

Week 2: underground electrical, pour concrete, and chalkline layout

Week 3: framing, electrical and plumbing rough-ins, and drywall one side

Week 4: complete drywall

Week 5: frame in reception desk and install suspended ceiling

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