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HEALTHCARE REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & FACILITY PLANNING

Assuring Success with Capital Expansion Projects Sheinberg Named

The successful and efficient delivery of a capi- team can look across industries to find unique con- NAI/Merin Hunter
tal expansion project is not a job to be done cepts that may bring further efficiency to the owner.
alone. It requires a team with complementary yet Perhaps more importantly, the designers can help Codman
diverse skill sets. Be it renovation, expansion or the owner prepare contingency plans for the “what
green field, a successful collaboration starts well if” if scenarios in the uncertain world of health care. Broker of Year
before the hammer swings. These benefits extend well past architecture to
A successful project requires the collaboration include mechanical, electrical and plumbing design
of an owner’s team, design team, and construc- as well as other sub consultants. NAI/Merin
tion team. Each party has a role based in unique Likewise, when a contractor participates early in Hunter
perspective and expertise. When this expertise is the process, various construction types and methods Codman, Inc. is
effectively integrated, it can yield a final product can be evaluated. Possible alternatives in construc- pleased to
that captures the owner’s desired outcome, on tion sequences can be vetted. Potential subcontrac- announce that
schedule and on budget, while mitigating risk tors can be brought in to help aid in costing, and Dir ec tor, Lesley
along the way. BY DAVID ASTRAS development of a complete construction budget can Sheinberg has
The well-worn, yet nearly perfect analogy is be achieved. been named its
the three-legged stool. A stool will not function As markets heat up, material and labor prices will 2016 Broker of
with any less than three legs. Likewise, it will be virtually impos- rise. In addition to labor costs rising, the availability of skilled Lesley Sheinberg the Year after
sible to develop a project that will find the value-based blend of labor also becomes tight. With early involvement, project partners completing
design, schedule and budget without an integrated owner, design will begin to schedule resources to ensure that the most qualified 250,000 square feet in commercial
team, and construction team. team is placed on the project. Good folks will always have a place transactions in 2016.
Once a project is conceptualized, the next question from senior to go and if you ask for them late, you may have to settle for less Sheinberg, a 20-year commercial
leadership is of course “How Much and How Fast?” This is a experience. real estate veteran, specializes in office
tricky question for anyone that has ever had to provide an answer. With their hands in the clay early, project partners can be better leasing and investment sales for a
If the response provided is ultimately under budgeted or prom- informed which will translate to more efficient work put in place wide variety of institutional and pri-
ised too quickly, trouble abounds. If the answer exceeds the reality and fewer change orders. Both outcomes benefit the owner. vate equity clients including JP
in cost and schedule, the project may not happen. Neither is help- When an owner is looking to kick off a project, they would be Morgan, Equus Capital Partners and
ful to an organization. You will find a sand trap to the left and well advised to bring on partners early. There can sometimes be a Lionstone Investments. She is also
water to the right. hesitancy to commit to incur costs early on for a multitude of rea- recognized as a leading Palm Beach
By bringing in design and construction partners early, an owner sons. Regardless of what the justification may be, I would advo- County medical office expert whose
will gain a lot. cate that this is a false economy. clients include South Florida
By engaging a design team early, the designers are provided the Gastroenterology and ChenMed.
ability to more completely understand the operational objectives David Astras, Project Manager, Planning, Construction and Real
of the owner and identify opportunities to provide for these needs Estate, Martin Health System, can be reached at
and also perhaps account for future growth. With time, a design david.astras@martinhealth.org or (772) 221-2012.

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