5 Tips to Help You Plan for a New Commercial Construction Project

Every day, construction companies across the nation are building new facilities. Whether it’s a commercial office space or a warehouse for your business, there are steps you can take to make sure your project goes smoothly from start to finish. This blog post will give you tips on how to prepare yourself and your team for every aspect of commercial construction—from finding the right contractor to completing the build in just six months or less.

Choosing the right commercial construction company

Choosing the right commercial construction company is critical to ensuring your new project’s success. Here are some tips for finding the best fit:

• Ask about an experienced team, not just one person on it. You want to know that your contractor has an entire team of people with years of experience in your industry, from architects and engineers to project managers and tradespeople. You should also ask how long they’ve been working together as a group, since having that sort of longevity means they have time-tested their processes and procedures—and proven they can work well together under pressure.
• Don’t be embarrassed to do your own research—if anything, it makes you look smart! An experienced contractor can help guide you through the process so there are no surprises along the way, but make sure you do enough research so that when questions come up later on (and they will), you feel confident discussing them with experts face-to-face instead of trying unsuccessfully every time until something gets missed (or worse). In addition to talking directly with vendors who specialize in commercial construction projects similar to yours (e.g., restaurants), talk with friends who have built businesses recently; their experiences may prove invaluable during tough times down the road!

The importance of a construction timeline

Planning is key to success when it comes to any new commercial construction project. The best way to ensure that you’re on schedule and moving in the right direction is to create a detailed construction timeline. This can be done by breaking down each step of the process into smaller tasks, which will help you see exactly how much time each task takes up and how long it will take for your entire project to be completed.

Creating a Construction Timeline

The first thing that needs to happen when creating a construction timeline is figuring out what steps are needed before you begin construction work on site. Some examples include: getting permits from local authorities, obtaining building materials, hiring workers/contractors and subcontractors (if needed), etc. Once these steps are completed, then they need to be added to your overall timeline so there’s no miscommunication regarding where things stand currently or what needs doing next.

Understanding costs and fees before you begin your project

As you get started with a commercial construction project, it is important to understand the costs and fees associated with the work. The following sections will help you understand what costs and fees are involved in a commercial construction project and how they work.

• Construction materials (e.g., lumber, tile)
• Labor (e.g., engineers, electricians)
• Equipment rental (e.g., scaffolding)

Know what to expect from your contractor and general contractor

Knowing the difference between a contractor and a general contractor is an important step in building your business. A contractor will do the work, while a general contractor handles or oversees all aspects of construction. This includes managing subcontractors, scheduling projects, and making sure everything stays on track.

The role of a general contractor goes beyond just overseeing the project; they are also responsible for ensuring that things run smoothly throughout the entire construction process. According to The American Institute of Architects (AIA), this includes bringing together all elements—including design and material selection—to ensure that plans are executed correctly from beginning to end.

Hire a Project Manager

Consider hiring a project manager for your commercial construction project. In addition to managing the overall coordination and execution of the project, a project manager can help you manage its budget and schedule, resources, risks, and changeovers.

A qualified project manager will be able to keep track of all the moving pieces in your commercial construction project so that you can focus on your core business. A good professional will know how to keep everyone on task and still meet deadlines successfully.

Do Your Research

Be sure to research the company you hire, the building materials, and its location. For example, if you have a large project in mind, it’s important that you find a general contractor that has experience with larger projects. The same goes for smaller projects: if yours is smaller than average, then make sure to hire a general contractor who specializes in those types of jobs.

The next step is to find out what kind of equipment they have access to and whether or not they have their own fleet of trucks or subcontractors they can use on your project site at any given time. You need to know how quickly and efficiently they will be able to get things done because this information can greatly impact your bottom line as well as how soon you’ll receive usable space back from them at the completion of construction work being done throughout phases one through four (or five).

These planning tips will help you execute your commercial project flawlessly

Planning is critical before you begin any construction project. You should always take the time to plan your commercial construction project thoroughly, as it’s one of the best ways to ensure that everything goes smoothly and comes out as expected.

The best way to plan is with a team. Whether it’s just yourself or other professionals involved, having multiple people on board ensures that there are enough ideas and opinions coming in from different perspectives, which can help generate better results than if you were working alone.

The more you plan, the fewer problems you will encounter later on in your commercial construction project because everything will have been thought through beforehand (by multiple people).

Questions about hiring a commercial construction company firm?  TBI Contracting has helped many companies in the Pittsburgh area, delivering quality projects – on time and on a budget! Give us a call to learn more at (412) 896-1455.