Are you a business owner? Do you own a shop, factory or office? Do you need urgent or long term improvements to the property but are unsure what building company should complete the work? Many business owners face the same problem. Whilst there is an abundance of quality builders, it is important the building company you choose is a specialist commercial property building company.
But why is this important? What qualities should a commercial building company have?
Large Project Management Experience
Domestic building work is of course complex and requires a lot of detailed planning and design. However, a residential property can differ greatly compared to commercial properties such as warehouses and factories. In these builds, the commercial building company will be required to undertake large scale design and site surveys, and it is imperative that they have experience in doing so. It is also more than likely that a factory will require stringent health and safety guidelines to be followed and may involve working around hazardous materials.
Make sure that the building company you employ is fully insured, accredited, qualified and health and safety compliant to work in industrial surroundings.
Understanding Commercial Needs
Any building company will be able to build a new office. However, do not settle for just a new build. A commercial builder will not only be able to build new office space, they will also be able to redesign current builds with the employees who will be using it in mind. This means the company should be specialists in improving work productivity in the office, working closely with the client to redesign the workspace to maximise natural light, position workstations with health and safety in mind and enhance available space.
Redesign Skills
Are you the owner of a shop? Are you planning on changing the layout or direction of your retail premises? A commercial builder will be able to totally refurbish shop floors to fit any idea, no matter how different it maybe. This could involve removing or fitting new kitchens, changing rooms or service areas. Commercial building companies will understand the commercial market and therefore the results will be customer friendly as well as a place where employees will enjoy working.
Commercial builds do differ to residential works. Try to identify the factors outlined when looking at potential building companies and remember that in an ideal world, a company that can offer both residential and commercial projects would mean that the builders would well rounded skills that will result in a top class commercial build, refit or refurbishment.
