Site analysis of our Airport Village Self Storage Phase 2 commercial project.
Starting a commercial construction project is complex and quite costly. It requires a significant amount of time to plan, coordinate and execute. As an experienced commercial construction contractor in Kelowna, we understand all aspects of managing commercial projects and acknowledge challenges that could arise, from drawing up initial blueprints to securing necessary permits and liaising with vendors and subcontractors. Take a look at our completed commercial projects. It can all get a bit overwhelming in the beginning, and that’s why Plan B Contractors is here to make it easier for you with the help of our pre-construction services.
These services involve skilled professionals who effectively manage all aspects of the commercial project, including planning, design, construction, and completion. Partnering with an experienced construction management team can help your business in BC avoid errors and rework, which can ultimately lead to budget and cost overruns. With the right assistance and timely planning, your business can streamline its commercial construction processes. We explain how in the pointers given below.
Pre-Construction Services For Smooth Execution of Your Commercial Project:
Construction Site Analysis
It is important to know all the potential issues that your site could face before breaking ground—literally. Our construction management team conducts a thorough site analysis to identify any bottlenecks, such as soil quality, climatic conditions, and geographic, legal and infrastructure aspects of your project location. This helps create contingency plans for every situation and avoid expensive mistakes later on.
Budgeting
No one likes unexpected expenses, especially with large-scale commercial construction projects where backtracking could cost thousands. For this reason, Plan B provides detailed and transparent cost estimates, accounting for materials, labour, permits, and contingencies—all before your project starts. This will allow you to plan your finances confidently, knowing there won’t be any unwelcome surprises.
Conceptual Scheduling
Timely completion is essential to achieving the objectives of your commercial project. Our team will create a general schedule for the project, which will outline the approximate start and end dates for every build phase. It will also cover what tasks will be done, who will be responsible, and our team’s approach. Other details include material lead times and subcontractor availabilities, ensuring your project stays on track and preventing delays.
Design Coordination
Design development is one of the earliest stages of a commercial construction project which encompasses project goals and graphic elements to represent the final product. Together with our team of architects and designers, we will address both the big-picture goals and smaller details to ensure you are satisfied with the project plan before construction begins. In this way, we’ll be certain that your design goals align with the budget and your vision, reducing the need to make changes at a later stage.
Value Engineering
Our goal is to optimize costs without compromising quality. Value engineering helps us do just that. It involves careful analysis of the design features, equipment, and material selections in your project to develop alternatives that can help reduce costs without compromising quality or functionality. This will help you stay within your budget while meeting project requirements.
Early Subcontractor Involvement
There is no such thing as starting too early when it comes to commercial projects because enough time will enable smooth planning and a stronger foundation for success. This holds true for getting in touch with our subcontractors as early as possible, allowing for better coordination and accurate cost estimates. This proactive approach will help us secure the best rates and availability, reducing the risk of delays due to schedule conflicts. An added bonus? We share great partnerships with our valuable and broad network of subtrades, and we recognize and respect their roles, paving the way for you to have the ‘crème de la crème’ committed to your project.
Documentation and Permits
The various building phases require permits at every stage of approval, which can get complicated very quickly if not handled with expertise. We work with the design team to produce tender and construction documents, ensuring everything complies with local building codes and regulations, including development and building permits. This thorough preparation prevents legal complications, and project halts down the road, keeping everything on schedule.
When you choose Plan B Contractors, you choose quality and excellence. We don’t cut corners to make extra dollars off of you and prioritize pre-construction planning to support your commercial project every step of the way. If our values sound like the right fit for your next project, reach out to us, we’re more than happy to help your business succeed!