5 Reasons to Begin Planning Your Commercial Construction Project Now
Are you planning to open a business soon in the Portland/Salem, Oregon area? If you haven’t talked with a general commercial contractor yet about the project, now is a great time to get that conversation going.
Why?
Most people don’t realize that commercial constructions take time, and there is a lot that goes into planning a project and executing it.
At Change Commercial Services, our goal is to surpass your expectations while giving life to your vision for your business. Let’s talk about why you shouldn’t put off planning your project any longer.
Reason #1: We’re in the Heart of Winter
Portland is rainy and dark, and there are plenty of reasons why there aren’t many companies actively working on commercial constructions this time of year.
That means there’s more time for us to work on planning your project and getting it scheduled for the spring or summer months.
That of course leads us to our next reason for getting your build started as soon as possible.
Reason #2: Planning is a Process
As we mentioned earlier, it takes time to plan a commercial construction project. We want to make sure we think of every detail, and it’s a process that involves several steps.
Step 1 - Find the right location. If you believe you’ve found the right spot for your new building, that’s great! We’ll take the time to make sure the location you’ve chosen will meet your needs. If not, we’ll have time to find one that will. We’ll check everything from building accessibility to commercial zoning regulations to make sure it’s just right.
Step 2 - Setting a budget. It’s important for you to know how much your construction project is going to cost. There is a lot to consider, including the cost of materials, inspections, surveys, permits, and more. We’ll make sure there are no surprises for you to have to deal with later.
Step 3 - Pre-design. Our team will put our heads together to come up with a plan and a design for your new building. This is an enjoyable part of the process for us and for you. But more importantly, we want to get everyone involved in your project on the same page.
Once we’ve made it through the above steps, we’ll be ready to move into the design phase, and then before long, construction can begin.
But again, all of the above takes some time because we want to make sure the job is done right.
Reason #3: Paperwork, Paperwork, Paperwork
Part of the planning process is making sure every last piece of paperwork is submitted to the right departments in your city. If anything is missing, that’s a sure way to get your project shut down quickly.
Any of the following may be required:
Building permit
Electrical permit
Zoning permit
Plumbing permit
When you work with a professional company that has experience in commercial general contracting in Central Oregon, you’re in good hands.
At Change Commercial Services, we make sure that all paperwork is completed and filed on time so there are no delays when we’re ready to get started.
Reason #4: Stay on Top of Any Regulation or Industry Changes
Commercial building codes and regulations change all the time, and the last thing you want is to have to make excessive changes in your project before you can even open your business.
There are other changes that more businesses want to put into place voluntarily, which may be something you want to consider too.
For example, do you know that since the COVID-19 pandemic:
A lot of businesses are opting for more private office spaces as opposed to cubicles or rows and rows of desks in an open floor plan?
Communal spaces like lobbies and conference rooms are getting smaller to reduce the number of high-touch areas?
Many businesses are opting for state-of-the-art HVAC systems to filter the air more efficiently and lessen the risk of spreading germs in office spaces?
Several companies are choosing to include outdoor workspaces for their employees?
When building codes change, or when trends start to shift, you want to know that your general commercial contracting company is staying up-to-date on those changes.
Also, if you have an idea that your competitors aren’t considering, and you want to implement it for your business, we can help make that happen too.
Reason #5: Bring Your Vision to Life
A lot of business owners spend years thinking through their business plans. But for one reason or another, they keep putting it off.
There’s never been a better time to stop procrastinating and bring your vision for your business to life. All that is really standing between you and your new business is a company that can make it happen.
At Change Commercial Services, we will work with you to iron out all the details for your commercial project. We want to capture your vision in such a way that the final result is even better than you imagined it could be.
Change Commercial Services - Your General Commercial Contractor in Central Oregon
At Change Commercial Services, it has been a privilege for us to work with some of the best companies in the Portland area. We love what we do, and since the very beginning, our focus has been on our 3 keys - Process, People, Service.
We take the time to listen to our customers and build long-lasting relationships with them. It’s not enough for us to just provide you with general contracting services; we want to be the company you call when:
You need help with logistics and have deliveries that need to be completed.
You need someone to install new bathroom doors or partitions.
You need a finish carpenter to put the final touches on your lobby after it’s repainted.
Your project matters to us, and we’re ready to start planning your commercial building project now. Are you?
If so, contact us today and let’s set up an appointment to begin the process.