Forward Thinking

摘要

During his 32 years in foodservice design, Orlando Espinosa, principal at Orlando Espinosa & Associates in Glen Mills, Pa., has learned the ins and outs of a renovation. Espinosa speaks about steps smaller operators can take to weather the storm of a renovation. "Being prepared for the unexpected is number one. You have to start with a plan. At the same time, you need to be proactive and come up with those unexpected variables that might occur. That may sound odd because a lot of people just address those things as they occur, but there is a lot of collective experience involved in a renovation's planning. Those participating should ask 'what are some of the things that have happened in the past?' Whether the power went out or the space where you are setting up temporary services has asbestos, these items need to be discussed and considered. You must anticipate the unanticipated.