What happens after design matters more than most doctors realize.
You’ve got the vision. You’ve been thinking about your dream office—how it will look, feel, and function. Maybe you’ve started talking to a designer or an architect. Maybe you’re still figuring out the right space. Either way, you’re imagining what’s possible.
But here’s what most doctors don’t think about early enough:
How do you make sure the space you planned – actually gets built?
Because once construction begins, things shift without a design team involved
The contractor starts asking questions. Subcontractors interpret drawings. Small changes happen in the field. Decisions get made without design context.
Without someone to protect the details, your vision can slowly unravel.
The Construction Phase: Where Good Design Can Get Lost
You’ve finally made it to construction. After months of planning, designing, approving, and refining—your dream space is ready to be built. But suddenly, the questions start rolling in.
The contractor starts asking:
- “These field conditions don’t match what’s in the drawings.”
- “The cabinet guy wants to know if this is really the handles you want?”
- “Something doesn’t fit—what do you want to do?”
- I can’t get this carpet in time. (because they didn’t order on time) What do you want to substitute?
Meanwhile, You’re wondering as the project evolves
- Is that really where that wall is supposed to be?
- Will I have an outlet for this item?
- Is that the right paint color?
And frankly—you don’t have a way to validate the answers.
Your phone is ringing. Your inbox is filling up. And before you know it, you’re not running your practice…You’re managing the construction team. You’ve become the pseudo-designer.
What other choice do you have?
You sure don’t want your contractor to be the designer, do you?
That’s the moment most doctors realize: just because the design is finished doesn’t mean the job is.
That’s exactly why we created our Signature 06 Step. It’s the final phase of our process—the step that protects your vision, your time, and your investment when they’re most at risk.
Our Signature 06 Step – What is it?
Our Signature 06 Step is what we call Design Assurance. It’s the bridge between the design you approved and the space that gets built. It ensures the integrity of your vision without requiring you to become a construction expert—or worse, a full-time project manager.
This step starts the moment your permit is approved.
At this point,
the design work is technically done—but construction is just beginning, and the risks are real.
Here’s What We Do in Our Signature 06 Step
- Contractor Kickoff
We meet with your contractor and their team right away. We walk them through the drawings, discuss the details, and ensure they understand exactly what’s being built—and why. This builds trust and eliminates confusion before construction starts. - Layout Verification
Once the contractor lays out the walls in your space, we compare them to the plans. If something doesn’t align—due to site conditions or measurement errors—we step in and make decisions in real-time. - Structured Site Meetings
We schedule 30- to 60-minute meetings with your contractor weekly (or bi-weekly early on), often walking the site virtually via Zoom or video. These meetings consolidate questions, build consistency, and reduce surprises. - Submittal & Shop Drawing Reviews
We carefully review every submittal your contractor sends—light fixtures, plumbing, finishes, paint, and more—to confirm that it matches what you actually selected. - Progress Tracking & Final Punch
We document construction progress, follow up on outstanding items, and help close out the project with a final punch list.
What Happens If You Skip This Step?
Without our Signature 06 Step:
- You become the decision-maker on site—without the design background.
- Minor errors snowball into more significant problems.
- Contractors make assumptions.
- You lose time and control.
With our Signature 06 Step:
- You stay focused on your practice.
- We protect every decision.
- Contractors build accurately.
- You get a space that matches your vision—without the stress.
This Is Where It All Comes Together
Designing your office is a major investment of time, energy, and trust. Our Signature Steps will smartly and effectively guide you through the whole process, and Step 06 is the final step that ensures that investment pays off.
We’re not just designers—with Step 06, we’re your design advocates through construction. We protect what you’ve envisioned to build and ensure that the reality matches the vision you’ve worked so hard to create.
Because if it’s worth designing, it’s worth doing right.
