Getting down into the very boules of a building can be a little too up close and personal for most people. But if you are reading this, you aren’t most people. You are most likely a commercial business owner or one of our own- a construction loving specialist or an unexplained phenomena- the type who has lots of time to ‘google.’ You are all welcome here, even if you did ‘google’ (confession: we all google). Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and delve into today’s topic- understanding the remodeling and renovation process for your workplace. In other words, what does a commercial remodel look like for you while you are trying to carry on ‘business as usual,’ while there is the less than melodious thudding of a nail gun or the conversation killing hiss of an air compressor?
We will now allow the brilliant minds of Fulmin Lamb Construction to answer this most important inquiry.
The Answer
In this style of remodeling (the style where normal business operations are underway at the same time as a renovation), our contractors have procedures in place to reduce the exposure and impact of construction and renovation work as it happens around you. To minimize the interruption of your business, we will work with you to create a schedule that suits your company needs. Finishing out retail centers and other commercial remodels while they are still “a place of business,” is absolutely doable.
Well, what does this renovation process look like if you are NOT attempting to continue your normal business out of your shop? We’re glad you asked. For starters, the construction work needing to be done can be completed much faster. The construction crews will still be adhering to a schedule, but it will all be their show. Let that nail gun or air compressor thud or hiss as loudly as it likes on this ticket.
Now, in any commercial renovation, the following should be happening:
• the removal and proper disposal of existing building materials
• checking for foundational or infrastructure weaknesses
• electrical and plumbing revamping
• mechanical installation and repair
• patching and painting walls
• cabinet, shelving, door, and window installation
• ceiling and flooring
• plaster and drywall work
• exterior renovations
• installation or relocation of interior walls or partitions
• code compliant signage
• bathrooms and other accommodations to suit the specific needs of the client
Your workplace will become a organized job site with the best and brightest team to turn that very same space into something truly up to par. It may require some flexibility on your part, but come now- it will be worth it! Save the building gutting and such for us and see what wonderful things can happen with a little bit of square footage (or a couple thousand square footage) and a lot of know-how from the tried and tested general contractors of Fulmin Lamb Construction!