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1. Selecting Your Location
Hidden problems in a location can cost you dearly. Learn how to ferret them out before you buy land, buy an existing building or lease a space.

2. Finances
Three of the top business consultants in our industry (Gary Gerber, O.D. from The Power Practice, Bill Nolan from Williams Group and Al Cleinman from Cleinman Performance Partners) were interviewed for this chapter. They show you how to figure out “How much office can I afford?” In addition they share an incredible amount of insider advice that could save you thousands of dollars.

3. Selecting Your Team
Finding the best people to design and build your project is like picking your way through a minefield. You’ll learn how to put together a winning team that will build you a winning office.

4. Reading Plans
This chapter takes the mystery out of those funny-looking drawings so you can understand your plans and find the information you want.

5. Building Criteria
Imagine showing up to your first meeting with your designer or architect with a list of your preferences about every aspect of your new office. This chapter helps you think through all your choices so you can’t be railroaded into a design you don’t want.

6. Building Codes
Become informed about building code basics and understand how much they influence what you can and cannot do when building your office.

7. Design Process
Learn how to select a designer, what to expect from your designer and how to work with them to achieve your dream office.

8. Bidding and Construction Process
Gain a good understanding of the bidding and construction process from start to finish. You’ll learn how to compare bids and choose the right contractor to get your office built at the best price possible.

9. Disaster Proofing Your Project
The design and building process is full of hazards for the inexperienced and uninformed. You won’t have to face any of these disasters because you will know how to prevent them from happening to you.

10. Worksheets and Checklists
Professional-grade worksheets and checklists make your project go faster and easier. They help insure that you dot every “I”, cross every “t” and don’t overlook important details.

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Barbara Wright Design

Optometric Office Design and Consulting

Optometric Office Design Process & Pitfalls

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