Commercial construction is a great way to build your business from the ground up.
The construction industry is rather diverse, so it’s important to find the right services for your project. After all, you wouldn’t want a residential construction company to provide commercial construction services. Commercial construction services are, in fact, quite a specialized set of skills and offerings that only certain commercial contractors are prepared to complete. Keep reading to better understand how commercial construction services are unique in their own ways.
Knowledge of Building Codes and Permits
General contractors who provide commercial construction services build business places, offices, and buildings for retail or restaurant use. Sometimes, these buildings will be made with multiple businesses in mind. As such, the structure and usage of commercial buildings will be far different than those for residential purposes. As part of a contracting company’s approach to commercial construction services, they will be able to adhere to legal building codes and obtain the correct permits to get the project underway. Meeting requirements for commercial building permits and inspections can be complicated, but a quality commercial contractor will be up to the task.
Material and Equipment Requirements
Commercial construction services operate on a greater scale than most residential constructions. Therefore, one can expect the materials and equipment that commercial contracting companies work with to differ. More heavy-duty materials are needed to complete commercial building projects, such as steel beams, concrete, and even industrial-quality glass. Additionally, more extensive construction projects require the use of massive machinery and equipment, which invariably requires their operators to be skillfully trained to avoid potential safety issues.
Project Completion Pace
While most agree that getting a construction project completed as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality is the way to go, commercial construction services are held to a higher standard. It’s a considerable investment to complete any sort of commercial construction work, so finishing up everything on time and on budget is to everyone’s benefit. Of course, one can’t arbitrarily decide on a completion date, either. It takes a seasoned and sharp commercial contractor to work with their client to develop a realistic and efficient project schedule.
Work With Encore Construction
As a premier commercial general contractor, Encore Construction is proud to provide interior and exterior services throughout Maryland and beyond. We have an impeccable track record, an impressive portfolio, and an experienced team that is ready to tackle your next big project. Our results speak for themselves, and we’re proud of the work we continue to produce for our clients.
Our office is located in Annapolis, MD and we are happy to serve Baltimore, Bowie, Columbia, Rockville, Washington DC, Tysons Corner VA, Northern VA, and surrounding areas. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for news and updates! Do you want to discuss your project with a member of our team? Visit our website, and call us at (410) 573-5050. We look forward to hearing from you!