Why Your Project Needs a Commercial Contractor

While you may not need a commercial contractor when just painting the outside of your building, you will need one for most construction projects like remodeling, renovations, modifying floorplans and buildouts, for example. A licensed commercial contractor provides valuable expertise that can ensure your project is completed on time and within budget. Some of the many resources they provide include project design and management, compliance with building codes and zoning regulations, and pulling permits, among others.

Project Design

Full-service commercial contractors like New Horizon Construction Services, provide architectural services and save business owners money from hiring an architect to design their construction project. Developing close relationships with a variety of resources, including architects, increases the efficiency of the project. The business owner can sit down and work directly with the general contractor to discuss the project scope with the design and all plans being generated under a single entity. It saves a lot of time going back and forth when making design and other changes to the project.

Building Codes/Regulations

To a large extent, building codes and zoning regulations to determine what you can do and cannot do with your building and property. For example, you may want to extend your restaurant into the parking lot to increase the interior space of your restaurant. But doing so could violate your local building code. Also, converting your establishment from one commercial use to another could cause zoning issues. Your commercial contractor will ensure your project complies with these regulations.

Construction Permits

Your commercial contractor will pull the necessary permits required for your construction project. Most business owners don’t know when they need a construction permit. And if you don’t have the right permits for the work, your local building inspector can shut down the job on the spot. Generally, permits are required for most painting, plumbing, electrical, and construction work. The types of materials used and local municipal codes may also regulate construction working hours.

Materials and Equipment

Depending on the scope of your project, you may need to source materials and equipment from different vendors. When quoting your bid, your contractor will include all the necessary labor, materials, and equipment that will be required for delivering a successful project to the conclusion. It saves business owners time and money from having to negotiate with a variety of vendors.

Project Management

Many commercial construction projects depend on skilled labor, including plumbers, electricians, and masons. Having a general contractor manage the entire project streamlines communications, increases productivity, and minimizes the chances of something falling through the cracks. Rather than having to speak with several different subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, you have a single point of contact throughout the project.

Liability & Risk

No matter how big or small your construction project is, there is always a chance for something to go awry. When the business owner acts as the general contractor, they are also assuming all liabilities and risks.

If someone gets hurt or if there is a costly mistake, they are on the hook for that. One of the benefits of hiring a general commercial contractor is they shield the business from liability and risk.