Plans are always necessary when developing new facilities. Plans are made to ensure excellence comes out of the building construction. Careful and comprehensive plans are required to influence the success of any construction project. Here are a few steps to help guide you with an efficient plan for commercial development.
Hire a Good Architect or Designer
Most people avoid hiring professional services from building designers and architects. Though costly, their services are critical as they have the expertise and skills needed to come up with your building of choice. They deal with problems regarding space and fully maximize their potential to make clients satisfied with their work. Experts should be hired to ensure that buildings constructed are both functional and efficient.
Choose the Right Contractor
When making plans related to commercial construction, it is necessary to hire an efficient contractor who will be able to offer exceptional service delivery on the project at hand. Ensure that the contractor is licensed, financially capable of meeting with work requirements, and able to provide references and guarantees on the project at hand. Ensure that your contractor has the proper expertise required to come up with construction projects.
Upfront Cost and Contingency Plans
Cost should be done properly from the beginning. Various banks offer useful advice on assessing costs and other budgets related to construction. Be careful with quotes that seem too good to be true. Upfront cost ensures development plans go hand in hand with available financial options and resolutions. It’s not always possible to make sure that extra costs are covered in your plan. Therefore, it is important to ensure that contingency plans reflect 5% to 10% of the total costs made.
Make the Right Projections
It is important to work together with your bank to know how much money will be put up for a project. They will enable you to understand the projections and financial options needed from the start to the end of the project. Realistic revenue projections will be made.
Building Permit
Rules and regulations needed in your area should be followed, and a permit is one of them. Construction cannot be done without getting a permit. Rules may vary depending on whether you are putting up new premises, conducting renovations, or altering the use of a building. Building codes apply to new constructions, and the major concerns faced fire safety, structural soundness, and the building’s occupants health. Check with your municipality the rules followed in your area to construct your building while following the law.
Conflict Resolution
During construction projects, conflicts are almost inevitable. Problems may come up during certain phases of the project due to various ideas being put in place by different individuals. The designer or architect in charge of the project should come up with ways of dealing with such issues. The terms and conditions for project resolution should go hand in hand with the contract stipulated rules.
Avoid Last-Minute Changes
Many people make the mistake of making last-minute changes. This affects all the plans related to the project. This means that plans made have to be adjusted to fit in with the last minute changes to the project plan. Making last minute changes cause delays and budget overruns which affect the whole project.
Know Roles of your Building Team Members
Construction projects involve many people. Team members are given various roles depending on their expertise, responsibility, and capabilities in their area of specialization. Division of tasks ensures that the project runs smoothly without significant challenges facing project service delivery. This shows that making plans before construction is highly recommended.
Written by Hubert Builders, a full service commercial construction company in Columbia, MO.
