Question 1

Does DreamBuilders only work in Arizona and Utah?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we serve Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, and surrounding) and Utah (Salt Lake City, Provo, Lehi, Ogden, Park City, and surrounding). The dental/medical TI specialization makes geographic concentration valuable; we're not a general national contractor.

Question 2

Why specialize in dental and medical tenant improvements?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Blane Jackson, the founder, is a practicing dentist. He understands operatory plumbing for medical gases, lead-lined X-ray rooms, dental-equipment integration, and the workflow patterns that make practices function efficiently. Most general contractors learn these requirements through expensive trial and error on practice-owner clients.

Question 3

How much does a typical dental office buildout cost in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Varies by size and finish level. Standard 5-operatory office in Phoenix metro: $450K-$750K construction-only ($180-$250/sqft for ~3,000 sqft). High-end multi-specialty with surgical suites and CBCT: $900K-$2.5M. Equipment (chairs, X-ray, software) is separate at $290K-$750K for a 5-op office.

Question 4

Does DreamBuilders build LEED-certified custom homes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We build to LEED-equivalent standards as our default specification (R-30 envelope, R-49 ceilings, heat pump HVAC, solar pre-wired). Formal LEED certification adds 1-3% to construction cost in documentation and verification fees; we coordinate the certification process when clients want it.

Question 5

How long does a typical dental TI take from lease signing to opening?

Accepted Answer

6-9 months for a typical 5-operatory office in Arizona. Phases: design 4-8 weeks, permitting 4-12 weeks, construction 16-22 weeks, equipment commissioning + final inspections 2-4 weeks. Faster timelines possible with experienced dental contractors and cooperative landlords.