Commercial construction projects require a lot of planning and preparation. Before you can dive into new building amenities for your business space, you must research and organize your ideas so that you can successfully move forward and bring your plans to life.
Here are four ways to prepare your commercial buildings for construction projects.
Determine Your Desired Outcome
Depending on the kind of business you have, you might have a vision of what you want your space to look like. Whether you’re building a new property or updating a current one, it’s important to develop a blueprint of your own. This blueprint should address what the purpose is for these new structures, how it will function, and what it will look like.
Make sure to ask yourself and your team the following questions: How much space do we need for this new project? What location would work best? What elements will greatly help my vision?
Finding the Right Professionals
When searching for professionals regarding your building project, you’ll need a skilled and experienced team that includes an architect, contractor, engineer, and legal and financial advisors. Promote the opportunities by writing a detailed job ad and posting on different job boards like Construction Jobs. You can also post on social media or look out for referrals from fellow business professionals.
Our team will help you find professionals through our project administration services which include preparing and distributing a request for proposal to qualified engineers, architects, and consultants, conducting pre-bid conferences and tours with workers who are invited to submit proposals, and scheduling and attending interviews.
Reviewing Financial & Legal Requirements
Building projects require both financing and legal permits. Look at your company’s budget and determine how much you can spend on the new project. Split your company’s budget into different costs from materials, labor, and permits. Will you need to borrow a loan or investment for your project?
Within your different building projects, you need to have specific permits. Usually, an architect will submit permit documents to your city. However, it will be your responsibility (if you are the owner) to have the permit ready when construction begins. The permit includes information on the project and what its intended use will be.
Sometimes, the permit process is quick and easy while other times it can take weeks or months to obtain one. Within our pre-construction checklist, we’ll help you make sure you have all your necessary permits and budgets ready.
Prepping the Construction Site
Once all the steps above are completed, it’s necessary for contractors hired to analyze the site which can include soil testing and surveying. After the site or building goes through analysis, every area will need to be cleaned, evacuated, and graded to prepare for the upcoming construction. Potential risks need to be identified as well as strategies developed in case something goes wrong.
During the construction process, our team will help you monitor building progress with frequent visits to the site.
It’s an exciting time when your commercial business is ready for new construction projects. However, it’s important to plan accordingly when you are ready for this next step. Work with Thayer Associates today and let us smoothen the construction process.