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Everyone has heard the horrendous stories of contractors who tore apart a commercial space for remodel only to never return, underestimated the final cost, or proved to be an unreliable company. The fear of these realities can make new builds, renovation, and restoration of any type a daunting and stressful undertaking – especially when it comes to finding the right contractor for your project.
For most business owners, the hardest part of any renovation or build project isn’t the work itself – it’s finding a competent and reliable contractor to do the job. Installing cabinets, knocking down walls or retiling floors are straightforward tasks compared with the struggle of hiring a quality contractor who will perform at a high level from start to finish.
Your first priority is to hire the right contractor! However, with so many different types of builders in the world, from general contractors to specialty contractors, how do you know which contractor is the right one for the job?
The best way to clear up any confusion is to learn the differences among commercial contractors. Once you have a better understanding, you can begin an informed search for a contractor that can be trusted.
General contractors manage and coordinate all aspects of your construction project. This includes spatial planning, obtaining permits, designing a plan for the build, and any post-occupancy facility maintenance. General contractors hire and supervise all the laborers and subcontractors that are working on the project.
You may be deciding whether you should hire a general contractor or just do something like a commercial build-out with someone you found on an online marketplace. They may be able to help with one aspect of the project, but then you are stuck managing each step of the project yourself. Before embarking on this adventure single-handedly, let’s explore the benefits of hiring a general contractor.
General contractors deal with local building codes to provide minimum standards for the health and safety of the public.
What happens if you, your neighbor or someone you hired gets hurt during construction? Professional contractors generally carry both workers’ compensation and liability insurance to protect themselves, and you, against any misfortunes.
General contractors bring in years of experience. They are familiar with the process from start to finish and have a deep understanding of the smallest details that are essential to any project.
Juggling everyday demands while in the midst of a construction project is not only a challenge but a commitment of time. A general contractor is well-versed in finding qualified subcontractors, monitoring the progress of a project, ordering the right materials, and securing the correct permits.
Depending on the project your business may be required to hire someone versus doing it yourself. For smaller commercial projects, you will have to meet code requirements, hiring a contractor ensures that they are knowledgeable in all aspects of the project.
It’s safe to say, hiring a general contractor will save you lots of time and energy!
A designer, also known as a design-build contractor, specializes in a profession that does the role of the general contractor along with the design and construction. They direct and arrange all aspects of a construction project – including the interior spatial planning, design and functionality. This gives you a single point of contact and allows you to continue running your business. There are many other benefits to hiring a design-build contractor including:
Take advantage of design-build contracting services to receive the best custom construction. Design-build offers a unique way to have tailored development plans in any specific location.
You’ll gain efficient communication and personal relationships with the company. Close communication means you will stay up-to-date on any necessary interior and exterior design changes, project timeline extensions, etc.
When the designer is also the builder, a lot more attention is given to planning, pricing, and the overall schedule. This also makes the construction process a little less complicated and more streamlined.
There are many benefits of hiring a general contractor or design-build contractor, but if you feel that you’re ready to tackle the project – here is what you’ll need. You will be in charge of hiring your own subcontractors, managing the subcontractors, making sure the timeline is on time and to the needs of the project. Make sure you have a grasp on the timeline of the project, because idle hands will be costing you money. This can be a delicate dance to navigate if you’re also trying to balance your time running (or preparing to start) your business. Make sure to check with your local officials and get the permits you need early in the process.
It pays off to be knowledgeable about the different types of construction contractors. Still not sure where to start? That’s where Premier Construction Services comes in. Whether you are in need of a commercial building renovation, a custom-designed office space, or a municipal building project, Premier Construction Services is here for all your construction needs!
We strive to give each client a positive experience and final product in the services they receive from Premier Construction. Relationships matter to us, and the work we do will reflect that. Our customers have great reviews of our services and we pride ourselves on producing quality work.
“ I had a great experience using Premier Construction. Adam and his entire team did a great job from start to finish. They worked quickly and did quality work. I would highly recommend and I will use them again. “ – Mike O.
Contact us today for any of your construction needs, we’re ready to give you the best build services possible at affordable prices while using the best materials in the industry.