Commercial construction is the designing and building of structures for commercial use. Examples include new or renovated office buildings, apartments, retail stores, and warehouses. They are usually constructed by a commercial contractor and vary from simple to very complex structures. Commercial contractors may specialize in the type of facility being constructed. Common types of commercial construction include civic facilities, public facilities, industrial facilities, single-family housing, and multi-story housing. This last one constitutes residential construction which we’ll cover next!
Commercial construction is a type of project that you don’t hear about on the news every day. Therefore, many people need to become more familiar with this customer. With Gozen Construction and its dedicated team, we can help you understand what commercial construction is about and guide you through the phases of the process.
What is Commercial Construction
Commercial construction can refer to any project involving the building or renovation of a business (or multiple businesses). An office building may have multiple tenants, each with a separate entrance, exit, and private bathrooms. A restaurant could be part of a larger shopping center or mall with multiple food vendors under one roof. These are just two examples of what commercial construction projects may look like.
Commercial Construction is a broad term encompassing many projects requiring different skills and expertise. Commercial construction can be divided into two main categories: new construction and renovation work.
New Construction Projects are those that involve building something from scratch. They include everything from office buildings to warehouses, warehouses to retail stores, hotels to restaurants, schools to medical facilities, etc.
Renovation Projects involve taking an existing structure or building and making it better suited for its current purpose or another purpose altogether (e.g., converting a warehouse into an office building).
What is the difference between commercial and residential construction
The main difference between residential and commercial buildings is that residential buildings focus on living spaces while commercial buildings focus on workspaces. Residential buildings include homes, apartments, and condos, while commercial buildings include office complexes, retail stores, and other places where people work or shop for goods or services.
In general, residential construction is smaller in scale than commercial construction. Residential homes tend to be built on smaller plots of land, while commercial properties can be larger than several houses. This means that commercial properties will often require more permits and inspections than residential work. For example, if a home has an addition built on it or another room added to it, this would be considered a minor alteration and would not require many inspections from city officials. However, if a restaurant wanted to add another room or section to its building, this would be considered major work and require much more approval from city officials before any work could begin.
Commercial construction projects are larger than residential projects in size and scope. You will find commercial construction projects in many different areas of the country, from small towns to large cities. Commercial construction is used for various purposes, from office space to industrial buildings.
What are the most common types of Commercial Construction projects?
Commercial construction includes any type of non-residential building that is built for commercial use. This includes retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, warehouses, and other non-residential buildings. There are many different types of commercial construction projects that require special skills for their successful completion.
Landlord or Tenant Improvements in the existing building
Landlord or Tenant improvements are the modifications you make to a building to suit your needs. This can be anything from remodeling an existing space to adding a new addition. When you are leasing space for your business, this type of work is usually paid for by the landlord. It is considered tenant improvement work if you own the building and want to improve it.
Civil and infrastructure Improvements on the property
Civil infrastructure improvements include roadways; bridges; water treatment facilities; sewer systems; storm drains; parking lots; sidewalks; green spaces such as parks or plazas; etc. These types of improvements can often benefit an entire community rather than just one business owner or group of businesses located within the area being improved.
New Construction or Development Projects
Commercial construction is the process of building a new structure or development. This can include new office buildings, retail centers, restaurants, and hotels. Commercial construction involves designing, financing, permitting, and building phases. General contractors or construction management companies typically do commercial construction projects.
What are the examples of Commerical Construction?
Commercial construction is any construction project that is not used as a residence. There are many different types of commercial construction projects, but they all have one thing in common: they are built to be used for business purposes.
Commercial construction projects can include office buildings, warehouses, and everything. They can also include restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and other public buildings.
There are many different types of commercial construction jobs that licensed professionals must complete before opening for business.
Food Service Facilities
Restaurants, bars, and other food service facilities are a significant portion of commercial construction projects. These facilities include both new constructions and remodels of existing structures. Restaurants typically require a large amount of floor space for cooking equipment and customer seating areas. They also include large open spaces for dining and storage areas for food preparation supplies.
Restaurants
Restaurants are some of the most common commercial buildings in any city or town. They provide food service to residents and travelers passing through from one place to another. Restaurants may be standalone businesses or part of a larger chain such as Mcdonald’s, Burger King, or Subway. These chains have standardized menus so that customers know what they will get when they visit one of their locations anywhere in the world. Some chains also have different pricing structures depending on whether you eat inside or outside, which is cooler during hot weather.
Ghost Kitchens
Ghost kitchens are a common term used to describe kitchen spaces that don’t have traditional walls or doors separating them from the rest of the restaurant. These kitchens provide open space where customers can watch their food being cooked right before them! It’s a great way for customers to feel connected with their meals while enjoying their time at your establishment!
Cafes
Cafes are one of the most popular types of restaurants, and there are so many varieties that it’s hard to say what constitutes a cafe. In general, though, they are usually small establishments with limited seating and offer food that is more expensive than fast food chains but less expensive than sit-down restaurants. This type of business is usually aimed at young professionals who want a quick bite on a lunch break or after work for dinner with friends. They also offer great opportunities for franchise owners looking for locations in high-traffic areas such as shopping malls or city centers.
Coffee Shops
Coffee shops are very popular today, and several different types of coffee shops can be built for your business. Some coffee shops have drive-through windows, while others are more like fast food restaurants with indoor seating. The design and layout of the coffee shop depending on what kind of clientele you want to attract.
Bistros
Bistros are small restaurants with only a few tables and chairs inside or outside by the window. Bistros usually offer simpler foods than full-service restaurants, but they still need space for storage, preparation equipment, and counter space where customers can order their food.
Food Processing Facilities
Food processing facilities are constantly evolving and growing, but the food industry is competitive. It is important to keep your facility up-to-date with the latest technologies and equipment to remain competitive. Food processing facility construction projects can range in size from small additions to create more space for production, storage, or offices; to large-scale renovations to improve efficiency and productivity.
Multi-Unit
Multi-unit residential and commercial construction refers to the construction of multiple units on one site or in one area. These buildings may include condominiums, apartment buildings, and shopping centers. These buildings are usually constructed in phases to be completed as needed. This allows contractors to work on other projects while waiting for the next phase to begin. Multi-unit construction is often the most economical method of the building because it involves fewer materials than single-family houses.
Hospitality
Hospitality construction refers to any type of hospitality facility or building used by guests who pay money or exchange goods in exchange for lodging or dining services at hotels, resorts, restaurants, or bars. Hospitality construction includes guest rooms, restaurants, bars, lounges, and amenities such as spas, pools, and other recreational facilities found at hotels.
Warehouses
A warehouse is a place where goods are stored and shipped. Warehouses are found in many industries, including manufacturing and retailing. Warehouse construction can vary depending on the needs of the business. The most common types of warehouses are:
Cold storage facilities – Cold storage facilities store perishable goods that must be kept cool to prevent spoilage. Cold storage facilities vary in size but typically have concrete floors and steel roofs. The interior walls may be made of brick or concrete block, but some are made with insulated panels to help keep the temperature inside constant.
Clean room – A clean room is a controlled environment used for manufacturing sensitive products that require special conditions to remain uncontaminated by dirt or other particles that might interfere with production processes or cause damage to sensitive equipment. Clean rooms have air filters designed to remove particulate matter from the air before it enters the room itself. Some clean rooms also have humidity controls, which prevent condensation from forming on equipment or materials within the room.
Office Spaces
Office space is one of the most common types of commercial construction jobs. Office buildings can range from small businesses with five employees to larger companies with thousands of employees across multiple floors. The size of the building will determine how many employees are needed to build it and what tools they will use in their workday.
Corporate Offices
Corporate offices are typically larger than other types of offices because they house multiple departments within one building. This means there are more rooms to build and more people working on each room simultaneously. Corporate office buildings often require special features like conference rooms or board rooms where executives can meet with clients or staff members to discuss issues important to the company’s future success. These meetings usually take place at least once a week so having these rooms available when needed is critical to keeping your business running smoothly.
Creative Office Spaces
Creative studio construction is building a brand-new office space for your business. This is a more expensive option because you are starting from scratch with no history of your business to help you. You will also have to spend money on the design and build of the space, but once it is finished, you can use it as much or as little as you want. You will want to get this done at least two months before hiring people, so you don’t lose any jobs because of delays.
Creative Studios
If you run a creative studio, consider adding extra space or renovating an existing area to accommodate your customers’ needs. Commercial construction can help you achieve this goal while boosting your bottom line and increasing profits. The following are some ideas that could work well for your business:
- A larger waiting room with comfortable seating areas and refreshments so clients can relax and enjoy themselves while they wait for their appointments.
- A private consultation area where clients can discuss sensitive matters with an expert before deciding how to proceed with their project or issue.
- A larger space for classes, workshops, or meetups will allow more people to attend at once without feeling crowded or too crowded.
Leasing Offices
Leasing office construction is for those looking for flexibility in their workspace but doesn’t have much money to spend on an entirely new building. This option allows you to design your own office space within an existing building, but it still requires some planning and coordination with other departments at the same company. It also requires enough space in the building for all departments and employees, which may require additional construction work on some floors.
Franchise Construction
When it comes to commercial construction for a franchise, many factors must be considered before starting the project. For example, suppose you own a franchise location in an existing building. In that case, you will have to work with a contractor who is familiar with the existing structure so that they can make sure that your new store will not damage any of its infrastructures or interfere with other tenants’ operations in the same building. Suppose you purchase an empty lot and want to build your own structure. In that case, you will need to hire architects who specialize in designing commercial buildings and contractors who can build them according to the franchise specifications.
Athletic Structures
We build all types of athletic structures, from simple to complex. Athletic structures can include soccer fields and baseball diamonds to multi-million dollar facilities.
Fitness Centers
We design fitness center equipment and provide installation services to create a safe and effective space for your members or employees. Our fitness centers are built with steel framing and insulated panels to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Gyms
Our gym construction services include new gym construction and additions/remodels of existing gyms.
Medical Office and Healthcare Facilities
Doctors’ offices are typically small buildings with only one story. They are usually located in an office park or strip mall where several other medical offices exist. These buildings need to be constructed with care since they will be occupied by sick people who may not feel well and could spread germs easily.
Doctor’s Office
A doctor’s office may require anywhere from 2,000 square feet up to 30,000 square feet or more, depending on how many doctors are involved in the practice and how many patients they see each day. This type of project can include anything from basic renovations to completely new builds with all new equipment and furnishings inside the facility.
Laboratory
Doctors and scientists studying a new drug or disease use laboratories for scientific research. Laboratories are usually built within hospitals or universities so researchers can work closely together on their projects without being disturbed by other people working in other areas of the building. Laboratories also need to be built with special materials that will not allow germs to spread through them easily and infect others working nearby.
Healthcare Center
Healthcare centers often require large amounts of space for doctors’ offices, patient rooms, and waiting areas where people can relax before seeing a doctor or nurse practitioner. These facilities often include pharmacies and medical offices where patients get tested, treated, and possibly admitted.
Dental Office
Dental office construction is a specialized field that deals with designing, developing, and constructing dental clinics. It requires a great deal of planning, attention to detail, and an understanding of the various aspects of dental treatment. For example, a dental office designer must know how to accommodate different types of equipment, such as x-ray machines and dental chairs. They must also be aware of how to design a comfortable space for patients, who may be apprehensive about sitting in a dentist’s chair for hours at a time.
Clinic
A clinic is a medical building where patients go for treatment or diagnosis. Clinics vary widely in size and complexity and are often located near hospitals or other medical facilities. In addition to accommodating many people at once, clinics also have other requirements, such as adequate parking spaces and easy access to public transportation.
Industrial Buildings
A commercial building can be any size and shape. It can be a small office building or a large manufacturing plant. An industrial building is used for making things or processing materials for sale to other companies or individuals. Commercial buildings are often referred to as factories, mills, plants, warehouses, or plants because they were originally used for industrial purposes.
Apartment Complex
Apartment complex construction involves constructing multifamily residential buildings such as apartments or condominiums. These projects often include retail components such as restaurants or shops, which can increase the complexity even more so than single-family homes or office buildings because they require additional design and planning.
Capital Improvement Projects
Capital improvements include any major improvement to existing facilities, such as new roofs, heating, and air conditioning systems, plumbing systems, or electrical systems. Capital improvement projects aim to improve existing facilities to increase productivity, efficiency, and safety for employees working there.
Clubhouses
Clubhouses are built for use by members only, such as country clubs, golf courses, or yacht clubs where members stay overnight or dine at any time during the day while enjoying recreational activities such as golfing or swimming in pools located within clubhouses.
Parking Structures
A parking structure is a multi-level parking lot that can be used for vehicles to park. Parking structures can be built in several ways, but the two most common types are precast concrete and cast-in-place concrete. Parking structures are commonly used in urban areas where land is scarce or expensive.
Parking structures are often built in high-traffic areas where there is a need for many cars to park at one time. They also provide easy access to the building they serve, which is beneficial if you have people who can’t walk long distances.
Leasing Offices
A leasing office is a space that contains everything needed to run a leasing business. It usually has its own bathroom and kitchenette so that it can function independently from the rest of the building it’s located in. The leasing office is usually located near the front entrance of an apartment or condominium complex, so potential tenants can easily see it as soon as they enter the property grounds.
Retail (Mall or on the Street)
Retail (mall or on the street), shop construction, and retail store construction can be tricky. Grocery store construction can be even trickier. Pharmacy Construction is even trickier still. You need someone with experience who knows how to deal with these unique challenges.
Shops
Retail store construction is a specialty within the commercial construction industry. It involves many factors, including design, layout, and product display. A retail store is where people buy goods or services—many retail stores, including grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores, and bookstores. Retail store construction includes everything from the building to its layout and design.
Retail Stores
Retail stores represent one of the most common types of commercial construction projects nationwide. Retailers need buildings that can accommodate their merchandise and customers, which means these structures must be designed with people and products in mind. Retail store construction projects may include interior elements, including walls or partitions; ceilings or floors; doors or windows; heating or cooling systems; lighting fixtures; shelving areas; display cases; counters; cash registers, etc.
Grocery Stores
Grocery store construction can be a daunting task. A grocery store is where people go to purchase the food they need for their family, which means that it needs to be clean and sanitary. Grocery stores are also very large, making it difficult for the owner to keep track of everything that is going on in their store. This is why many grocery stores have hired professionals specializing in commercial construction to help them build their new businesses.
Pharmacies
A pharmacy is one of the most important places in your community. It is one of the only places where you can get medicine when you are sick or injured, so it needs to be as clean and safe as possible so that people feel comfortable going there when they need help. A pharmacy will hire commercial contractors to build out its business so that it is prepared for when they open its doors for business.
How to Choose a Commercial General Contractor
When hiring a general contractor, it’s important to find someone you can trust with experience working on projects like yours. Here are some factors you should consider when choosing a commercial general contractor:
Experience with Your Project
Is this the type of project that your potential contractor has worked on before? If so, how long have they been doing it? Are there any examples of their work that you can see? This will give you an idea of what their finished product might look like.
Licensing and Insurance Requirements
The state must license all contractors in Texas if they want to conduct business here. You should also ask about insurance requirements because if something goes wrong during construction, your general contractor may be liable for damages or injuries suffered by others involved in the project.
Ask for References
Get references from past clients and contact them to verify the contractor’s claims. Ask about the quality of work they received, how long it took them to complete the project, how much they paid, etc. You should also ask if there were any problems with the workmanship or if they would hire this contractor again in the future.
Check Their Reputation Online
Check out reviews from previous clients on websites like Angie’s List or Yelp! These sites allow users to rate their experience working with contractors on everything from pricing to customer service, so you’ll be able to see what other people think about your potential contractor before hiring them for your next project!
Risks of Working With an Unlicensed Contractor?
The following are some of the risks:
Incompetence: Unlicensed contractors may need to learn what they’re doing, leading them to make mistakes that could cost them more money than necessary.
Safety hazards: Unlicensed contractors often cut corners regarding safety regulations and other building standards, which can result in serious injuries or even death if followed properly.
No warranty: Unlicensed contractors typically offer no guarantees or warranties on their work, meaning if something goes wrong with the job after it’s completed, you might have no legal recourse against them unless they’ve performed their services legally in the first place.
What is the Construction Bidding Process?
The construction bidding process is when construction companies submit bids for a project. A client then evaluates the bids, and their selected contractor is awarded the project.
The Gozen Construction Difference: What it is Like to Work with Us
At Gozen Construction, our clients should always be happy with our services. We take great pride in delivering projects on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. Our team of professionals strives to exceed your expectations at every step. We work hard to develop long-term relationships with our clients because this brings us success and success for our clients.
Frequent Asked Questions
What is Considered Commercial Work?
Commercial construction is a broad term that covers a variety of projects and structures. Commercial construction includes office buildings, hotels, hospitals, retail stores, and restaurants. Commercial construction also includes industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants and warehouses.
What Are Services During Construction?
Commercial contractors provide many services during the construction process, including:
- Site preparation before construction begins
- Designing architectural plans for new buildings or renovations
- Creating blueprints for each building component (such as walls, foundations, and roofs)
- Purchasing materials needed for each project phase (such as drywall and lumber)
- Installing walls, floors, windows, and other features within new facilities
What is an Example of a Commercial Project?
Commercial buildings are used for business and commercial purposes, while industrial buildings are used for manufacturing or shipping purposes. Commercial buildings can be stores, office buildings, or other places of business. Industrial buildings are generally larger than commercial buildings and may have specialized equipment.
Examples of commercial projects include:
- Office Buildings
- Shopping Centers
- Hospitals
- Hotels and Motels
- Schools
What is the Difference Between Commercial and Industrial Buildings?
Commercial buildings are used for business purposes, and industrial buildings are used for manufacturing. The two types of buildings have different uses, designs, and materials.
Commercial buildings are generally larger than industrial buildings and may contain multiple stories. Commercial buildings include stores, offices, and restaurants. These structures typically have a flat roof with a pitched edge at the top. This design helps to shed water from the building so that it does not accumulate on the roof.
Industrial buildings often contain large equipment, such as machinery or factory equipment. Industrial buildings are often tall and rectangular in shape to fit the needs of their equipment. These structures typically have sloped roofs that help to shed water and reduce snow accumulation during cold weather by allowing snow to slide off more easily.