WHAT IS COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION

May 7, 2021

What is Commercial Construction?

In commercial construction, a business owner, manager, or developer hires a commercial contractor or construction manager at risk to build or renovate their commercial structure. A commercial building could be an office, retail center, warehouse, industrial building, or religious building. This is a different process from residential construction projects, which focus on housing. 


Commercial construction projects are overseen and directed by a General Contractor (GC) like Weaver Commercial Contractor. We work in many industries, including church and ministry, retail, professional offices, and manufacturing.


Scales of Commercial Construction

Different projects require different scales of commercial construction. Depending on the scope of your project, we will categorize as small-scale, medium-scale, or large-scale.


Small-Scale

Small-scale commercial construction includes office space redesigns, structure updates, and general building repairs. Think of extensions or renovations, rather than a new build from the ground up. Typically, these projects are less costly and require minimal personnel. 


Medium-Scale

As buildings get older, they can start to look run down. It happens naturally as materials age. This is where medium-scale commercial construction projects come in. If you’re looking to restructure, expand, or remodel your commercial space, your project will likely be a medium-scale project. 


Large-Scale

A large-scale commercial construction project is one that starts from the ground up. Rather than making edits or changes to an existing structure, you are working with an architect or developer to create a building from scratch. It may also involve the demolition of an existing structure. These projects require the most time and resources.


No matter the scale of the project, pre-construction services are an integral part to ensure you don’t hit unprecedented bumps throughout construction.


Different Industries in Commercial Construction

Weaver Commercial Contractor designs and builds commercial buildings for a wide variety of industries. We take the general needs of your industry, as well as the unique needs of your project, into account for a building plan that is tailor made for you. 


What are commercial construction industries? Here at WCC, we provide commercial construction services to the following industries: 


  • Church & Ministry
  • Retail
  • Professional Offices
  • Manufacturing
  • Warehouses & Distribution
  • Food Processing
  • Aviation
  • Healthy Living


With extensive experience designing, building, and renovating commercial spaces for these industries, you can trust WCC with your construction management needs. 


Commercial Construction Design-Bid-Build Process

The bidding process, also known as the Design-Bid-Build process, is when multiple General Contractors (GC's) submit bids to win construction contracts. The business owner, manager, or developer will then choose the best bid based on their budget, construction goals, and company fit. 


A commercial construction bid package will include materials like blueprints, budgets, line items, and a projected timeline.


Commercial Construction Design Build Process

An optional project delivery system WCC offers it's customers is called the Design-Build process. In this model the client or owner hires the contractor for both design and construction services for the project. Working with a design-build contractor for construction projects gives customers the benefit of a single-source for project accountability.


Weaver Commercial Contractor

WCC works as a general contractor for your construction projects, handling them with precision, solid relationships, and high attention to detail. Our commercial building contractor services include site evaluations, budget consultations, pre-construction services, and construction manager at risk services. 


WCC helps your commercial construction projects run smoothly. We handle materials, labor, and equipment, using our experience in the commercial construction industry to ensure an efficient construction experience. This includes sticking to your budget, providing cost oversight and value engineering to help keep your project within budget, and communicating clearly throughout the entire process.


Interested in working with Weaver Commercial Contractor on your commercial construction project? Contact us today!

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