The Pinnacle Works Guide to a Well-Managed Commercial Construction Project

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The Pinnacle Works Guide to a Well-Managed
Commercial Construction Project
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• Designing, planning and completing a
  commercial build differs significantly from a
  residential project, whether you wish to
  construct a series of warehouses, extend your
  facility outward or upward, or commence a new
  development from scratch.
• For many of our clients, the most
  difficult part is getting started, understanding
  considerations such as on-site risk management,
  compliance with building standards, and working
  out how to begin working on a design based on
  sustainability, best practice construction
  techniques and the finish you want your
  commercial structure to achieve.
• In this guide, we work through every aspect
  step by step, explaining how the construction
  process works and why project management is key.

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The Contrasts Between Commercial and
Residential Construction

• Commercial construction refers to any
  building project that is intended for business
  use that could include
• Renovating disused warehouses or facilities.
• Erecting new office buildings and shopping malls.
• Constructing a parking area.
• Extending existing business premises.
• Developing residential accommodation as a rental
  investment.
• While the primary contrast might appear to
  be in the budget and size of the development
  project, there are multiple key differences to be
  aware of.
• For example, commercial buildings may
  require framing built from steel or concrete for
  durability instead of wooden frames within
  residential construction projects. They also need
  different power connections, especially for
  large-scale commercial units or buildings erected
  for heavy industrial use.
• The planning rules and inspection process
  are also very different, with commercial builders
  needing to comply with stricter regulations
  around electrical safety and building materials,
  with the scale of the build dictating the types
  of equipment and machinery necessary for a
  construction team to carry out the work safely.

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Establishing Your Commercial
Construction Project Scope

• Generally, there are three types of commercial
  construction
• Small-scale construction projects typically
  involve modifying or extending an existing
  building, such as retrofitting an interior or
  adding additional outbuildings or units.
• Medium-scale commercial projects could include
  building retail stores, smaller office buildings
  or substantially changing existing commercial
  structures.
• Large-scale projects normally refer to building
  premises such as hotels, office blocks, high-rise
  buildings or multi-unit shopping centres.
• The type of building project can influence your
  budget, the time required to complete the
  construction, the expertise you need from project
  managers and crew members, the contractors with
  the capacity to finish the build, and the
  materials we might suggest for maximum
  efficiency.

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Industry Trends to Be Aware of in
Building Design

• Smart cities, sustainable materials, technology
  in computer-aided design simulations and using
  less equipment that generates fumes are all big
  focuses in the construction industry. They may be
  crucial for commercial construction projects
  utilising grants or planning permission based on
  environmental criteria.
• Experienced commercial contractors can discuss
  your objectives, budget and requirements during
  the bidding process to propose solutions that
  ensure your finished construction project is at
  the cutting edge of building design.

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How to Improve the Sustainability of
Commercial Construction Projects

• The ideal approach is to assess each step within
  the project before construction begins to
  evaluate the tools, equipment, machinery and
  materials being used. For instance
• Groundworks might be economised by organising
  daily responsible waste removal as foundations
  are dug to minimise the use of space and
  resources.
• Incorporating advanced energy efficiency measures
  into the design of the building could mean that
  post-construction, it commands less cost to run.
• Using high-quality fuels, locally sourced
  materials and consolidating transportation can
  all deliver cost efficiencies while making your
  construction project more sustainable.
• Even on small-scale projects for small business
  clients, there are multiple scenarios where an
  accomplished project manager can spot further
  opportunities to add value.

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• Project Managing a Commercial BuildAs all
  commercial construction companies will agree,
  construction project management is vital to a
  successful outcome, working strategically and
  systematically to coordinate the workforce
  on-site at any one time, the allocated equipment,
  site inspections and regulatory checks, and
  verifying whether construction plans are running
  to schedule.
• Below, weve summarised some of the most
  important factors, whether planning large-scale
  projects to build a new premise for commercial
  purposes or needing a medium-scale build to move
  forward with your business.
• Complying With Regulatory and Safety
  Standards
• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
  sets standards for commercial construction sites
  to protect workers from accident or injury, with
  the Construction (Design and Management)
  Regulations 2015 a relevant piece of legislation
  all commercial projects must comply with.
• In addition, site owners must have valid
  planning permission and adhere to building
  regulations that cover everything from fire
  safety to structural stability, sound insulation
  to ventilation, and drainage and waste disposal.

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• On-Site Risk Management
• Risk management is imperative to meeting the HSE
  requirements we mentioned, where construction
  managers will conduct regular checks, looking at
  PPE, moving vehicles, delivery management, supply
  chains and provisions made to protect workers at
  height, using high-heat equipment, or exposed to
  fall risks, trip hazards, or vibrations.
• Commercial construction planning should include
  these measures from day one, providing an audit
  trail of assessments conducted, measures put in
  place, and inspections completed.
• Post-Construction Management
• Finally, once your commercial build has been
  completed, a reputable construction team will
  provide post-construction services, walking you
  through the structure, evaluating the quality of
  the finished work, and collating a list of any
  revisions required, often referred to as the
  final fix in residential construction projects,
  before your new building is ready to operate.
• During this stage, any certifications required
  can be arranged and finalised, assuring you that
  you have the documentation needed to demonstrate
  full compliance with all applicable standards.

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• During the planning stage, we review all
  construction projects to assess whether these
  regulations are being met and make
  recommendations where processes, schedules or
  layouts need to be revised to remain compliant.
• Implementing Robust Quality Control Processes
• Introducing quality controls can mitigate
  a huge range of the common pitfalls that delay
  construction projects, usually where materials or
  vital equipment are not available at the right
  time, resources are of the wrong density, size or
  colour, or phases within large-scale projects are
  not checked and ticked off before work progresses
  onto the next project.
• As experts in all types of commercial
  construction, we devise custom quality control
  policies that prevent these issues, setting
  tolerances and criteria to ensure all work meets
  your expectations and achieves the necessary
  results.

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Professional Assistance With Commercial
Construction Planning

• We hope this guide clarifies some of the most
  important areas of planning commercial
  construction projects and shows why precise,
  detailed planning is essential to finishing your
  construction on time, on budget, and according to
  your specifications.
• Please contact the Pinnacle Works team anytime if
  you would like more tailored advice or require
  assistance from our multi-skilled professionals
  to get your business construction plans moving
  ahead.
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