Constructing a commercial office space requires thorough thinking and planning to avoid making mistakes during the project. It is important to seek the advice of a construction manager to give more guidelines regarding the project. Furthermore, proper planning and hiring a general construction manager to oversee the project will save you time and effort invested.
Project Designing
Designing the layout of the proposed office space is the first step in completing the project. Selecting the site could need consulting with your architect, engineers and other consultants that fit the needs of your project. This team also develops a test fit program that help you to calculate the floor space that can serve your company’s needs. Test fits also help you to visualize your space and calculation of the amount and cost of materials needed.
Project Planning
This stage calls for the services of a project manager who will help in calculating the amount and cost of materials needed. Planning also involves getting the legal permits and documentation from the various government departments. The construction drawings are approved by the city’s permitting office at this stage. Getting a permit may take a while longer than expected depending on the size of the project. The project manager should also plan the time needed to complete the project and the amount of labor required. Purchasing of the required material is done at this phase
Office Space Construction
Executing the real project by transferring it from the paper plan to the actual building is the most important and longest process. The timeframe needed to complete the process could range from a few weeks to many months depending on the amount of work beforehand. This process may involve bringing down existing walls and erecting new ones, fixing ceiling and replacement, installing electrical fittings like switches, sockets and lighting, finishing like painting and flooring and installation of plumbing facilities for restrooms. Once construction is done it is advisable to do a walk through the project to ensure it has been accomplished accordingly.
Finalizing
As you wind up your office space construction endeavor, it is important to prepare a Punch list with your project manager. This list includes all the items or parts which don’t match the original plan. The project manager is therefore liable for correcting any mistakes before handing over the project and receiving payments.
References: WBDG, AcquilaCommercial
