Orthopedic Partners (formerly Norwich Orthopedic Group) needed to expand their practice in response to their growing patient population. BBL Medical Facilities was asked to study a number of project scenarios on behalf of the group to best meet this need.
BBL analyzed Orthopedic Partners’ existing practice goals and objectives and studied their current medical office building which had available shell space. The size of the space was determined inadequate and the location would not address one of the group’s access issues of a convenient office location close to their growing patient population. A second scenario would have involved the purchase of an empty building suitable for renovation to medical space, in the correct location; however the size was inadequate for the full medical program.
The final approved solution was raw land in an open field that eliminated the space concern for a new building. This location solved the access issue and provides high visibility along a major interstate, I-95. The single story, wood framed building was delivered on time and on budget. The immediate and projected needs of the group are met while providing space for future growth of the practice with available shell space.