It’s also important to set priorities before building your team. We recommend starting with a list of design essentials. In other words, generally speaking, how do you want the space to look and feel? For example, do you want an open office setting? It is equally important to take your location into consideration. Will your company fit in with the neighboring businesses? Will your business be seen from the highway? There are a variety of factors that can determine where your commercial building should be and how it should look, so do your best to recognize everything before it’s too late.

When making your priority list, you might have to make sacrifices. Know what you can spend and where you will need to make budget cuts. If you do not have a budget before you start, you are sure to run into problems down the road. Also, have some cash set aside in case things do not go as planned. If you have to, start applying for commercial construction loans.

From here, you can determine who your general contractor will be and everything that comes after. Every detail matters, and everyone has an important role to play. Patience and research are two valuable tools that will help you ensure the best possible outcome.

Here are some more helpful commercial construction resources:

Building Design + Construction:  If you are looking for inspiration, this site is your solution. As you read through, you will learn about contractor news, building types, the importance of color, and more.

Construction Project Management 101:  This article provides the basic construction information you will need to get started on a commercial building. Learn more about open and closed bids, bid selection, payment contract options, and more.