Planning a commercial renovation can be pretty stressful. You have to plan so many things, starting from picking the project to selecting the finishing touches. Of course, there are many pitfalls that you will encounter along the way. That’s why it is important to always be prepared and this is especially true when you’re tearing down walls to expand your office area or creating a new conference room. This is even true even just for the slightest of renovations such as re-painting your office or installing an exterior access door and panel.
One thing that’s also inevitable with working in the industry is finding out about previous commercial projects that have gone wrong. However, these stories exist for us to be able to know the common mistakes that happen during a renovation and avoid them from happening in our own project. So, when planning your commercial renovation, work with a trustworthy and experienced commercial renovation contractor to avoid these mistakes that we compiled just for you.
1. Not Having a Clear Goal
Before you start researching remodeling companies and research contractors, you must first have a detailed plan for what you want your commercial space to look like when it’s completed. Also, you should avoid changing your mind about the design that you planned because it can be costly. Detailing out your goal will also help provide your contractor and remodeling company with the full scope of work that they have to undertake. Once you decide on every detail upfront, you will be able to have an accurate estimate of the cost.
2. Rushing the Process
When you’re excited about an upcoming project, you might have a hard time hitting the brakes. It is important to take your time in every stage of the design process such as creating an open floor plan or updating your main office. Take note that even Rome wasn’t built in a day and your new commercial space won’t be either. The whole design process will take time and would entail taking precise measurements and considering the overall functionality of the space. Avoid jumping in right away to make sure that everything is right the first time around.
3. Hiring the Wrong Contractor
Before making a decision on the contractor that you will hire for your renovation project, it is recommended that you first consider factors other than the price. Going through a renovation is actually a tedious process and it’s even more important to pick a contractor that can not only perform the work agreed upon but also has project management and customer service skills that will greatly affect the renovation. It is also better to talk with different contractors in order to compare prices. So, get at least three quotes from similar companies.
4. Having an Unrealistic Budget
Yes, it is essential that you create and stick to a budget for your project. However, it is also equally important to set a realistic one. At the onset, don’t lowball your budget because it can lead to using low-quality materials that will damage the end result. Instead, when you’re planning for the budget that you will have for your renovation project, you have to assume that you’ll fall somewhere around the average for both the size and scope of your project.
5. Not Being Aware of Value Engineering
If you don’t have any idea about value engineering-- it is a proven method that identifies options for reducing material procurement and sourcing costs, which, if implemented, would translate into significant cost savings. Over the years, many businesses don’t have any idea that value engineering was even a possibility, and this is because their office renovation company did not even have the capacity or competence to offer it.
6. Not Involving Your Employees
There are many businesses that overlook the fact that an office renovation is actually a perfect opportunity to engage their employees. It is advisable to get them inspired about upcoming changes. Although not all employee suggestions will not be implemented, many suggestions will be actionable such as those that relate to colors, designs, materials, and even other innovative ideas (that, of course, won’t include having a foosball and ping pong table!)
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