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STEPS TO PLANNING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

When beginning a construction project, you can find yourself overwhelmed. There are budgets, design, contractors, schedules, and more to take into consideration.

Commercial Building, Inc. are experts in the planning process and understands all of the considerations necessary. They can help you take the right approach and keep the project planning phase simple and effective – setting you up for success.

CLARIFY YOUR GOALS

No matter the size of your construction project, the first step should always be to develop and clarify the goals. Doing so establishes a clear direction. As you are planning and making decisions, it is important to keep these goals at the top of your mind.

Having defined goals helps to make decision-making easier as well as helps to keep to a budget.

In order to clearly define your goals, some questions you can ask are:

  • What do you hope to accomplish with the project?
  • How will the new space be used?
  • Who will use this space?
  • What value will this project add to your organization?

While being specific about your goals is important, it is important not to get too weighed down by the details. Rather, spend the effort working toward creating an overarching vision for the project. The specifics can come later.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TEAM

It is vital to partner with the right team on your construction project in order to stay on schedule and budget. Having the right partner is essential to overall success.
Some things you may want to ask when considering who to partner with are: Who should be involved internally and which construction partner is the right fit?

When it comes to the internal project team, you want to make sure you are engaging with the right people. The right people from your organization as stakeholders are invaluable to the success of any project. It is also important to not have too many people involved, as having too many people involved can complicate the decision-making process.

The external project team consists of building and design experts. Choosing this team depends on the scope of your project and can include a construction company, designer, architect, engineers, and other specialists and subcontractors. For most projects like this, planners start off with a construction team and/or an architect. The make-up of your team is dependent on the project scope and your goals.

When it comes to choosing the right company to partner with, it is important to look at relevant experience and track record. Choose partners that understand your vision for the project and share your values as a company.

BUDGET

One of the most stressful aspects of any construction project is budget. It is important to take an honest look at how much you can afford to spend on the project and determine what you’ll need to do to secure financial resources.

Once you know how much you can afford, communicate this to your project team. It’s their job to be clear about what you can do with the funds you have allotted. If you are partnering with a construction firm that understands your vision, they will work with you to make sure it can come to light and stay within budget.

A COMMERCIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR YOU CAN TRUST

Commercial building companies like CBI are key players when it comes to commercial building and understands the difference between mediocre and exceptional service. At CBI, we go above and beyond with our clients, and our reputation is strong because of it. See for yourself in our portfolio on our website. At CBI, understanding your goals for your project is the first step in our construction process. We’ll use this to inform everything we do, from pre-construction to project closeout.

Based in North Carolina, CBI has been helping business leaders transform their vision into reality. From blueprints to cutting a ribbon at a grand opening, our diligent construction contractor services double-check every logistical component. Our experienced team guarantees that your project does not run into delays or cost unnecessary cost overages.

At CBI, we can assist you with all aspects of construction. Our team can help you with every step of your building project. Contact us today to see how we can assist you with obtaining your building permits or anything else you may need.

We offer services in Fayetteville, Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Lumberton, Sanford, Fuquay-Varina, Apex, and many other cities in North Carolina. For more information, give us a call at 910-818-6811 or you can email us at cbi@commercialbuildingnc.com.