When planning a new construction retail business, it’s essential to work with a general contractor or construction manager who understands the nuanced differences between commercial, industrial, and retail projects. Picking the company with the lowest bid or fastest timeline can be tempting. However, expertise in a project’s specific construction is essential to get a project done on time, on budget, and with high quality and thoughtful design.
For corporate retail companies, the organization’s branding is a crucial part of the build process. Contractors for retail construction projects for state or national brands have to stay true to the aesthetic and design set forth by the corporation.
For smaller retail establishments, it’s important to design a building that aligns with the company’s branding, whether it’s modern, traditional, big box, or part of a larger shopping center. Skilled retail construction managers will reference the store’s branding before making decisions on the project.
For any commercial or retail project, the purpose of the building is paramount to the decisions made about the design and build. The purpose of a building destined to become offices, hotels, restaurants, and retail stores is different, so their plans all have unique requirements to succeed.
Retail stores should be welcoming and easy to navigate for shoppers, so it’s easy to find the products they want. But the layout should also be engaging and fun for shoppers, so they want to come back frequently.
Commercial construction managers optimize their companies to work with projects with specific budgets. A contractor with experience in building commercial highrise office buildings may not be able to construct a small retail establishment efficiently. Consider a construction management company’s portfolio alongside their bid to see if they’ve completed relevant projects.
IBM Construction Management scales our services to the needs of our clients, from building stand-alone local businesses to big box stores or renovating establishments in shopping centers.
Every type of commercial build has a different permitting process. One of the major benefits of working with a general contractor and construction management service is that they handle the permitting for the project from the design to the job site.
Ensure the construction manager for your project understands the nuances of permitting the building in your city and region. A mistake with a permit can result in costly delays and fines for the project.
Building a highrise in downtown Philadelphia is a much different project from a South Philly retail establishment. The build location impacts the design, budget, and timeline. Often retail establishments are located in heavily residential areas, putting additional constraints on the construction process.
IBM Construction Management takes pride in improving communities throughout Philadelphia. Our priority throughout the build process is to build lasting relationships with residents, so they are ready to welcome new retail brands to the neighborhood.
IBM Construction Management strives to be the industry leader in Philadelphia, PA, by delivering results that exceed our client’s expectations in terms of cost, time, quality, and safety. We build long-standing relationships because we’re committed to bettering the communities in which we work. Our services range from construction management and integrated project delivery to general contracting. Our team brings decades of experience to every client for comprehensive services to get residential construction builds done on time with the highest quality possible.
Whatever stage of the build you’re in, from planning and design to construction, reach out to IBM Construction Management & General Contractor for skilled retail construction services.
