Unlike renovation or retrofitting, ground-up construction involves building a structure from scratch on a piece of land that ideally had never been developed before. It could also be used to describe a structure that was built after a previous one had been completely demolished and laid flat. Ground-up development, unlike renovation, calls for a high level of technical expertise in overseeing, managing and facilitating large-scale construction projects thanks to the meticulous attention to detail needed for a smooth transition between various building phases.
Full Control and Flexibility of the Construction Project
Unlike during renovation or retrofitting, ground-up construction gives you 100% full control over both the design and implementation of the upcoming construction project. In a way, you can tailor the project assembly to the exact specification of your business’ needs and wants without making any compromises or sacrificing a few things. Unlike in remodelling, you don’t have to plan and work with existing architecture/space. You are free to mould your project in a way that you deem fit to serve your needs best.
Be Part of the Process
Ground-up construction often translates to being involved in each and every step of the project design and implementation process, right from the foundation. This allows you the rare luxury of getting involved in each and every step of the construction process and dictating the pace or building style that you want.
Regulatory Compliance
It is easier to comply with the set building standards and codes dictated by the local authorities if you are erecting your structures from scratch rather than remodelling an older property. And mostly it’s because it is far easier to plan well ahead in advance for the building codes and regulations and incorporate them into the project design during the conception stage.
In Closing
Having said that, it is necessary to point out that ground-up construction offers a few unique challenges to the project owner that are usually not experienced when retrofitting old buildings. For starters, you need an explicit building permit from the relevant authorities to put up a structure. The process of getting these permits is generally less taxing or complicated for renovation projects compared to getting a license for a ground-up project. Secondly, ground-up construction ordinarily takes an awfully long time to be completed. So you may want to factor that into your plans for the future.
References: Proformaco, Build Rite, Headwatersbuilding
