Urban Dental Clinic Transformation

Location: Midtown Manhattan
Challenge: Convert a vacant 1920s retail space into a modern 10-chair dental clinic with strict structural and compliance requirements.

Site Walk Insights
During our initial site walk, we discovered:

Hidden asbestos in ceiling tiles

Outdated plumbing incompatible with dental equipment

Load-bearing wall limitations for operatories

Zoning restrictions for medical waste disposal

Solutions Implemented
Precision Planning
Collaborated with environmental specialists to safely remove asbestos while adhering to NYC DEP guidelines.

Structural Reinvention
Redesigned layout using 3D modeling to work around load-bearing walls, maximizing operatory space by 30%.

Infrastructure Overhaul
Installed new medical-grade plumbing with backflow prevention and a closed suction system.

Compliance Mastery
Engineered HIPAA-compliant consultation rooms and a sealed biohazard waste chamber approved by DOH.

Results
Completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule despite unforeseen structural challenges

Passed all inspections on first attempt

Reduced client’s long-term maintenance costs by 15% through energy-efficient HVAC upgrades

Client testimonial: “The team caught issues we never would’ve noticed. Their site walk expertise saved us $80k in potential rework.”