Are you interested in designing and building a new medical space this year? You’re in luck! Today, we’re going over some of the best healthcare design trends of 2023 to give you some inspiration and help you begin planning out your new office or facility. There’s never been a better time to get started! As always, if you need an experienced medical construction expert in Portland, your friends at Norwest Contractors can help. Contact us now to start the design process. 3 Healthcare Design Trends of 2023 This year is all about practicality and nature. Here are three healthcare design trends of ..read more

Animals deserve comfort as much as their owners do during a routine check-up. If you hope to offer boarding to give owners more flexibility with their busy schedules by allowing them to drop off their furry pals before work, you’ll need a cozy spot for those animals to stay. The exam rooms should be just as accommodating–and easy to clean, as we know how pets can be.  Whether you hope to add to your vet practice or open one for the first time, you’ll need an experienced vet office contractor (like Norwest Contractors) who’ll make sure you have all the essentials and anything else you desi ..read more

Are you starting a chiropractic office or expanding? How exciting! You’re likely in the beginning stages of the process and looking for guidance on how to make the construction go as smoothly as possible.  If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we’ll cover some of our top tips for a successful chiropractic clinic construction.  HOW TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC CONSTRUCTION FROM THE GROUND UP  When it comes to a successful chiropractic clinic construction, one of the best things you can do is work with the right contractor. Frequent communication is a ..read more

Essential Tips for Medical Office Construction | Norwest GC Medical office construction can be challenging. Floor plans must incorporate essential tools and machines while still appearing inviting and calming. Offices must also ensure patient privacy, cleanliness, and safety. Pursuing medical office construction and design requires great attention to detail, creativity, and proper planning. At Norwest Contractors, we’ve helped multiple companies across the PNW create and build medical offices that increase patient comfort, allow for efficient workflows, and incorporate all the essentials one ..read more

The way a commercial space is designed affects anyone interacting with it. This includes customers walking into the office, the staff working the front desk, potential investors coming in for a meeting, and more. Interior design elements can set the tone for the whole company, making an office feel interesting, joyful, or dull. At Norwest General Contractors, we understand the importance of effective design, which is why we have created our unique and unparalleled DesignLab and have an interior designer on staff. In this article, we have taken a deep dive into the most important elements of c ..read more

Constructing a vet office is unlike any other type of construction project. It involves a combination of creative thinking, advanced engineering, and evidence-based design to ensure maximum comfort for our furry friends and your employees.  Whether you are opening a new vet office or expanding your current location, narrowing down the best veterinary construction contractors is key to your success. The right contractor can take a complicated expansion or new build-out and make it seamless by following the latest design principles and a detailed, step-by-step design process. In this blog ..read more

Animals deserve comfort as much as their owners do during a routine check-up. If you hope to offer boarding to give owners more flexibility with their busy schedules by allowing them to drop off their furry pals before work, you’ll need a cozy spot for those animals to stay. The exam rooms should be just as accommodating–and easy to clean, as we know how pets can be.  Whether you hope to add to your vet practice or open one for the first time, you’ll need an experienced vet office contractor (like Norwest Contractors) who’ll make sure you have all the essentials and anything else you desi ..read more

If this is your first dental office construction, you likely have a million questions. In a separate blog, we’ve covered some helpful information on the cost and timeline to create a dental clinic.  This blog is all about taking the stress out of the design and construction process. Our hope is that you will take these tips to streamline your construction project and ensure the process is as smooth as possible.  TOP 5 TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE DENTAL OFFICE CONSTRUCTION  When you arrange for dental office construction, the last thing you need is stress. There are multiple variable ..read more

Are you starting a chiropractic office or expanding? How exciting! You’re likely in the beginning stages of the process and looking for guidance on how to make the construction go as smoothly as possible.  If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, we’ll cover some of our top tips for a successful chiropractic clinic construction.  HOW TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC CONSTRUCTION FROM THE GROUND UP  When it comes to a successful chiropractic clinic construction, one of the best things you can do is work with the right contractor. Frequent communication is a ..read more

The way a commercial space is designed affects anyone interacting with it. This includes customers walking into the office, the staff working the front desk, potential investors coming in for a meeting, and more. Interior design elements can set the tone for the whole company, making an office feel interesting, joyful, or dull. At Norwest General Contractors, we understand the importance of effective design, which is why we have created our unique and unparalleled DesignLab and have an interior designer on staff. In this article, we have taken a deep dive into the most important elements of c ..read more