Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients. The approach is easier on building owners so they can concentrate on their business instead of construction – we take care of it all from concept to completion.
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Warning: Adding on to Your Building May Not Be Possible
What you should know before expanding your commercial business space
Many of our clients begin their business expansion quest by attempting to add on to their existing building rather than moving their operation, and most of the time they’re able to move ahead without any problems. Expanding their existing space to make more room for additional manpower or machinery could be more affordable than building new or renovating another building. However, there are times when it’s just not possible to expand where they want or at all. Below we discuss the possible caveats to consider when expanding and to consider for the future when selecting a site.
Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency
Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency
Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. The combination of precast concrete wall panels and structural steel and insulation offers a powerful solution to achieve efficiency when needed in construction projects. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope. Precast concrete walls with conventional steel roof framing are one option to use on a large commercial building. Made of a variety of concrete materials, walls are poured in an indoor, controlled environment to the specs of your building’s needs, as specified by your Architect or Engineer (A/E). Each 10,000+ lb. (approximate) panel and other precast parts are then transported on a large truck bed to your building’s site to be put in place by a crane, assembled by a crew that welds/connects them to structural steel and then caulks the gaps to create an energy efficient, structurally sound, quickly installed building envelope ready for your interior buildout.
What Are Design Build Services?
Design-Build Construction is a project delivery method in which a building owner forges a single contract with one entity for architectural/engineering design services and construction services. Known as the Design-Builder, the entity becomes the single-source that is responsible for designing, hiring subcontractors, coordinating the schedule and building the structure on the client’s behalf. Wolgast offers a phased approach to identifying a client’s building scope, budget, schedule, final design, construction and warranty.
Franchised Restaurants Design and Construction Trends
For Quick Service and Fast Casual Concepts
The restaurant industry has faced significant changes as customer dining habits and routines evolve. Restaurants are challenged to meet new demands while navigating labor shortages. Strategic design and remodeling of restaurant structures and parking areas have become essential in accommodating these changes.
All-Inclusive Vacation in Construction Land
Recently, while I was on my first all-inclusive vacation in the Caribbean, I realized how much more relaxing and enjoyable it was to know up front what the costs would be and all the activities that were available as part of the resort’s package. I didn’t have to spend my time making separate plans for a hotel, meals, transportation, or entertainment because the package covered it all. With all that was included, I had more than enough options to create an affordable and enjoyable vacation without the hassle of budgeting for my next meal or entertainment and I felt that I was getting way more for my travel budget.
Your Business Plan and Your Building
A critical element of your business plan is a realistic budget for anticipated expenses, along with possible revenue streams. One of the biggest expenses of a business to factor into the budget is the building cost.
Five of the Best Reasons for a Commercial Building Renovation
Commercial Renovation to Stay Put
Whether you really like your building the way that it is, your location is part of your long-term plan, or financially speaking a new building is out of the question, these are all good reasons to stay where you are. However, I’d like to share with you a few of the best reasons to consider renovating your current facility.
1) Improve traffic to your business – we have seen it time and again that renovating a commercial space peaks the interest of people in your community. It also provides additional promotional opportunities because having a renovated space to talk about creates a steady and interesting social media topic. Whether you’re a doctor, restaurant, or a school, you consistently want to attract new people to your space, right? Sharing your remodel should help gain and/or keep followers to communicate the benefits of your services.
Future of Net Zero Energy Buildings for Michigan Business Owners
We hear about energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, and carbon emissions more frequently these days, but maybe not as popular is Net Zero Energy Building or Net Zero Energy Building Ready. These aren’t new concepts, but with the flurry of attention on energy savings, we wanted to check into the current status for Michigan Commercial Building Owners. Since the Michigan Energy Code (2015) was adopted in 2017 in Michigan, how far are our Commercial Building owners from achieving Net Zero Energy Building Ready?
How to Expedite the Construction Process
We hear it quite often from business owners, once they decide to build a building, they needed it yesterday. We understand that once the need for the new building is decided how important it is to get the owner moved in quickly.