Why you need extensive commercial construction experience and expertise
Building solid, well-built houses is one thing, but constructing commercial buildings takes it to another level of expertise and knowledge. Unlike residential construction, commercial construction must follow federal, state, and local regulations for commercial properties that include additional requirements such as obtaining planning commission approval before starting construction, to name just one.
In comparison to residential projects, commercial buildings are generally much bigger and more complex, with more sophisticated power and other utility systems as well as customized spaces to accommodate the specialized needs of various industries. As a result, they come with special safety requirements and infrastructural needs (IT, HVAC, electricity, parking space) that must be taken into account. For these and other reasons, it’s important to make sure that the contractor you hire for your commercial property project has extensive commercial construction experience and expertise.
Many commercial buildings require special heavy equipment that most residential contractors don’t have and that may be beyond their experience and comfort level as general contractors. Special heavy equipment such as cranes and earthmoving equipment is often needed, requiring trained and experienced professionals to operate it with minimal risk.
At D.R. Poulin Construction, our comprehensive commercial construction service includes all permitting, approvals, design, engineering, and construction. If you’re working with an architectural or engineering firm to develop your property, we’d be happy to take a look at your plans, make recommendations, and bid on your project.
Some of the commercial properties we’ve developed include:
- Retail malls
- Healthcare facilities
- Recreational Facilities
- Professional services buildings
- Car dealerships
- Warehouses
- Mini-warehouses
Hiring an experienced full-service commercial building contractor such as D.R. Poulin avoids the challenges that sometimes arise when separate contractors are working on a job site. When a single contracting company has the ability to dictate its workflow and the timeline that each phase will take to complete, it speeds up and streamlines the building process, significantly reducing the risk of potential halts in construction and budget overruns.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of working with a full-service commercial construction contractor or request more information or a bid for an upcoming project, contact us today.
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