5 Types of Commercial Construction Buildings

Building commercial properties require a commercial contractor with critical skills. These skills are essential for executing the project from design to build. Commercial buildings are also revenue-generating properties, so the general contractor must be able to create a space that maximizes revenue while staying within established budgets. Let’s take a closer look at the five common types of commercial buildings.

Retail 

Retail construction includes grocers, shopping centers, convenience stores, and stand-alone retailers. It may even be a mixed-use property where home residences and commercial establishments occupy the same building. Also, many retail properties are franchises, and the commercial contractor must conform to a standardized template for the design and build while adhering to local building codes and regulations.  In many cases, a design-build contractor renovates an existing space to maximize foot traffic or to meet shifts in retail consumer demands, such as converting from one retail space to another. 

Restaurant

Restaurant construction is a lot more than just building physical space. It’s about incorporating a brand and vision that matches the culinary tastes of a target market. An experienced contractor understands how to maximize space and revenue potential — two necessary ingredients for a successful restaurant. Restaurant construction may involve building a property from the ground-up, renovating the interior and exterior for re-branding, or converting it into an entirely new concept. 

Medical

Medical buildings are a type of commercial construction that have unique requirements depending on their specialty. Careful consideration is also required to accommodate specialized equipment. Hospitals, urgent care centers, and professional office suites and other medical buildings have different designs, and construction needs to meet the requirements of patients, visitors, and vendors. In hospital construction, for example, there is a trend for a more serene and welcoming space to create a comforting environment. Some hospital designs have an upscale hotel-like appearance to help patients and visitors feel more relaxed. 

Office

Office buildings are another type of commercial construction. They are constructed in a variety of formats, from single-story office plazas to shiny multi-story towers. Since most office buildings consist of leased space, they are often built with an interior shell. Additional construction work will be necessary to complete the fit-out for the tenant that will occupy the space. Other office buildings may have finished suites for immediate occupancy. 

Lodging 

Lodging construction is centered around the guests. There are several types of lodging construction, such as budget-friendly motels, mid-range hotels, and luxury resorts. They each cater to guests but have varying degrees of comfort and amenities. Also, hotels and motels must periodically renovate their properties that will continue to attract guests who are willing to pay prevailing market rates to stay at the property. Regardless of the type of lodging, an experienced commercial contractor can help hoteliers maximize revenue per available room (RevPar).