This year, Dow Smith Company celebrated being in business for 30 years. The milestone has us thinking about who we are and what our future looks like.

There are a handful of unique challenges when designing and building for dentists, and we’ve got a long history of finding practical solutions for these projects. Though they’re generally just a few thousand square feet, dental offices need to have treatment rooms, imaging space, an inviting lobby, administrative offices and lots of distinct specifications with respect to what we call MEP—mechanical, electrical and plumbing.

First, the bad news: Because of supply chain issues and labor shortages, it’s harder than ever to get something built. But here’s the good news: We’re working harder than ever to make sure our clients get the buildings they need on budget and on time.

Our three-day design charrette gives leaders, team members and key decision-makers a chance to have open dialogue about what they expect, as well as an opportunity to express concerns. When everyone is present and engaged, we can get everything out on the table.

It is my hope that we’re all leaving 2021 and entering 2022 a little wiser. With that in mind, here are the lessons I learned last year…

Dow Smith Company has been a part of C12 for years now and has benefited greatly by the advice and counsel of our peers: other Christian CEOs and Executives.

While our main focus is on church, healthcare and commercial construction, we’re always honored to get a call from a local non-profit organization that needs our services.