Important Commercial Construction Tips

KEY LARGO, Fla. - July 11, 2015 - PRLog -- Per Sally Stribling, Top producing Real Estate Agent in the Upper Florida Keys,”

Because commercial construction is such a big project, it entail many things that you won’t find accompanying residential homes. Here are some tips that you can use:

●      Hire an experienced architect. This is the first big difference between residential and commercial construction. You’ll need a professional commercial architect to draw the plans. These will be submitted for official approval by local governments and need to adhere to all of their building codes and standards.

●      Consult an engineer. Though an architect will likely design the structure and draw its plans, you’ll need an engineer to give it approval its structural components and integrity. It will have to be equipped with certain features in order to pass inspection later on in the process.

●      Hire the right contractor. This is definitely not a project to give to an ametuer contractor. You’ll need a builder that’s done this many times before and knows precisely what to expect and who is prepared to deal with contingencies. Solicit a number of companies for bids and be sure to read over every proposal carefully.

●      Learn all about permitting and inspections. You’ll have many agencies to deal with before, during, and after the building is erected. From the local fire department, to environmental regulations, and more. Because commercial buildings are typically visited by the public, the building will be up to a high level of scrutiny.

●      Get your financing lined-up early on. You’ll definitely discover the importance of having capital available for commercial construction. You ought to have every aspect covered and nailed-down, so you don’t find yourself in the unenviable position of having to make changes late in the process. Such changes are very costly as well as time consuming.

●      Be sure that everyone involved adheres to the timeline. In commercial construction, contingencies are inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t finish within your timeframe. Ensure that everyone is familiar and onboard with the timeline.

●     Sally Stribling, Broker/Associate with Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company, specializes in the sale of fine Homes and Condos in The Florida Keys.

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Sally provides buyers and sellers with in-depth professional assistance in the sale and purchase of residential property. If you are

   interested in buying or selling a home, and want the professional assistance of a seasoned expert, who will work diligently in an effort to satisfy your needs, please call Sally anytime at 305-453-7552 or see her website at http://www.keysbestproperty.com