With three doctors involved in the rebuild, a discussion about the importance of open communication put them on the same page. Each doctor brought his or her own strengths to the project, allowing them to take the lead on different aspects of the project. “Because we each have our own particular area of interest and because we trust each other so much, it made it easier that we didn’t have to come together on every single decision,” said Greene.

Bennett’s experience with real estate and land preparation made him the perfect point person when it came to dealing with city government on land variances. With help from Tim Watford of Peacock Partners, Inc., an Atlanta based architectural firm, he led the charge on the construction management side. Because of Greene’s acuity for interior design, she was able to handle that aspect of the project, collaborating with a designer from Peacock. Together, they chose wall coverings, paint colors, furniture and artwork.

In July 2013, the doctors attended an AEE trip to the A-dec facility in Oregon with Smith and Adams. A-dec representative Clint Campbell walked them through 26 sample exhibit rooms with different layouts, chairs, cabinetry, set-ups, delivery systems and add-ons. “This was extremely helpful because we could walk into an operatory, sit in the chairs and picture ourselves delivering patient care,” said Greene. “We knew what it would be like walking from point A to point B and what the traffic flow would be like - you can’t get that looking at a piece of paper.”

The trip was instrumental in pulling everything together, including layout and design plans. The doctors relied on the expertise of Adams in many of the decisions going forward. “Deb has always provided her professional opinion, narrowed down options for us, and given us the information we need to make good decisions about our technology and equipment. This project was no exception,” said Greene.

In July 2014 construction began with Hobgood Construction Group, and was complete by the end of March 2015. The result is an open, spacious two-floor office with four pods. Each pod includes two doctor rooms and two adjacent hygiene rooms with a shared sterilization center. A conference room on the lower level provides ample space for team meetings and a break room provides a place for staff members to step away and get recharged during the day. Offices, consultation rooms and even a deck off the back of the building provide plenty of privacy for patients.