In the niche sector of medical-related construction in San Diego, achieving superior quality and flawless logistical control relies on partnering with industry experts. The orthopedic outpatient surgery center in Mission Valley desired precision from every on-site trade, including millwork by Holland’s Custom Cabinets. The successful execution of this commercial project relied on a collaborative and efficient partnership with Align Builders.
Recognized as a preferred vendor in the commercial biomedical space, Align Builders brings exceptional acumen to comprehensive, high-level installations. By partnering with a general contractor who is “firing on all cylinders,” says Ray Anderson, Holland’s Commercial Estimator, Holland’s was able to dedicate its full focus on manufacturing quality custom cabinets and executing a seamless assembly.
Technical Scope and Material Selection
The Mission Valley surgery center cabinets project extended far beyond typical commercial builds, with a budget that outlines a clear investment in a premium experience for patients and staff. “This project was probably three times the budget of a similar-sized commercial space,” Anderson notes. Holland’s fabricated and installed dedicated storage solutions for areas across the entire facility, ensuring maximum operational efficiency.
Execution necessitated a strict adherence to architectural specifications. For surgical and recovery spaces, Holland’s team designed and installed cabinetry for multiple operating rooms, pre-operative rooms, and recovery rooms. Custom millwork supported clinical workstations and offices. Utility and staff amenity areas were outfitted, including cabinetry for staff lounges, restrooms, and lockers. The clinical drawers included layouts to accommodate surgical tools and supplies.
Instead of a standard laminate, the project utilized wood-grain plastic. “Paired with solid surfaces,” Anderson adds, “it gives a durable yet curated appearance fitting for a top-tier surgery center.”
Mission Valley Surgery Center Cabinets
The long-standing relationship between Holland’s and Align Builders spans approximately five years and several medical facilities, including sites at the University of California, San Diego. “Align Builders is very professional and experienced,” Anderson says. “They handle this type of work at such a high level that it’s business as usual for them. That makes the relationship a seamless fit for Holland’s.”
Align Builders: Proactive Management Mitigates Risk
A general contractor’s primary value on a complex job is effective risk management and trade-to-trade coordination. Communicating the exact dimensions of structural elements, such as drywall soffits that the custom cabinetry must abut, demonstrates Align Builders’ expertise and eliminates a potential burden for their partners.
“Align Builders anticipates the coordination points between the trades and manages their installations very efficiently. They ask the architect or the end user the right questions to get the necessary answers for our piece of the puzzle,” Anderson explains.
This approach allows Holland’s to dedicate its full resources to executing the complex Mission Valley surgery center cabinets to the highest of standards. For Align Builders, it means their team can remain laser-focused on the most critical aspects of the construction, relying on Holland’s team for flawless delivery within the millwork scope.
The Result of Seamless Partnership
The value realized through this project underscores a critical factor in commercial construction: When a contractor partners with an equally experienced and committed team, the result is nothing short of a synergistic success. In the commercial environment, where schedules are tight and high construction costs are incurred daily, a reliable partner is crucial for meeting critical deadlines.
Holland’s provides the precision, quality, and expertise necessary to deliver custom cabinetry made for unique commercial spaces. Are you a commercial contractor, developer, or organization in the Mission Valley or greater San Diego area seeking a dependable and high-quality partner for your medical facility project? Discover Holland’s commercial projects and invest in a partnership that guarantees excellence.