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Make Informed Decisions About Design, Permitting & Construction

No matter what kind of construction project you are planning, be it residential, commercial, industrial, alteration, or new, you can count on us to provide you with the proper information to make an informed decision about Design, permitting, and construction. In today’s world, the cost is an important factor in most of our decisions.
It is not always the most important one. Small business owners, especially start-ups, are cash flow dependent. Before embarking on a construction project, it is imperative to have as much accurate cost information as possible. That is sometimes a tall order. How much is a permit? How much does an Architect cost?
Do I also need Engineers? Usually, the first question people ask is how much will it cost to alter this space or build a 30,000SF warehouse?

Many contractors will throw a cost based on square footage out there without any knowledge of the contents of the new warehouse, what its use will be, where it is located, how many people will occupy it, etc. While that number might be close to being accurate nine times out of ten, it is not. 

We believe that if the following questions and answers are discussed before, a more accurate cost and time line will emerge and fewer surprises will arise in the process.

  • Where is the building (or land) located, and who’s jurisdiction is it? (Some jurisdictions take longer than others for permitting)
  • Have you asked the Planning & Zoning Department in that jurisdiction if that type of building/business is allowed in that location?
  • Who provides the utilities for that location? Are they already in place? Are additional services required for your business?
  • Do you have an Architect? MEP and Structural Engineer? Do I need a Civil Engineer?
  • What is your desired timeline to occupy the space?
  • What kind of business previously occupied the space (if not a new building)
  • Do your design team and contractor have experience with this type of construction or business?
  • Do you have a conceptual idea of how you want your space/building to look?
  • Do you have a budget in mind, and where did you find your projected costs?
All of these questions and others are the ones that best launch a successful construction project. These questions will all play a role in the final projected construction costs.
Are you “thinking about” an idea for a business or new building? We will walk through this process with you from beginning to end and assist in developing the idea or at the least provide you with enough accurate information to make an educated decision.
Tri-Bay Construction is ready to help make your business dreams come true!