Intro to Commercial Construction
Commercial construction denotes any form of construction whose result is property for commercial used as opposed to residential or industrial properties. The term can be used to describe the construction of hospitals, recreation centers, sports arenas, shopping centers, and hotels, refurbishment and reconstruction projects of historical buildings can also be considered commercial construction. One construction firm is not always responsible for every aspect of the construction of commercial properties from start to finish, there are usually other parties and contractors involved, though there are the bigger and established firms that can handle every aspect of the construction.
Commercial properties is not the same as residential properties for commercial properties are not suited to accommodate use as permanent residence use, that is why commercial properties have entirely different rules, regulations, and requirements. Anybody who wants to make a residential property out of a former residential property or people who want to build a new commercial property entirely are required to have a planning permission in order for them to conduct such a project. Planning permission is top priority and should be taken possession of prior to any construction work, any construction work conducted prior to the acquisition of the permit should be removed.
There are a variety of different construction firms that are available. Some construction firms will only begin contract after you have done all preliminary work and when you have already received planning permission. Construction firms will follow and construct with regards to the specifications and design of the pre-approved building plans commissioned by the investors who would want to build or develop a commercial property. Though there are the bigger and established firms that can handle every aspect of the construction from beginning to end and can take charge of the planning and design stage themselves as well.
It is the construction firm’s responsibility to follow and adhere to the commercial building regulations and building codes, in the event of damage and faults due to neglect of such codes and regulations, the company is held liable. These building codes and regulations for commercial properties are different in each countries due to the difference in environmental conditions and national standards all in all.
The construction firm is also held partially liable for the safety and health future occupants of the building after it is completed, the company is also held responsible for the safety and health of their very own workers. All construction sites are relatively dangerous, so it is vital that the companies’ construction workers and any employees working on site follow strict safety protocols and must never be allowed entry without proper safety equipment. Any personnel working in the site should be briefed as to the value of protective clothing and gear such as hard hats and safety vests.