Learn about the differences between ground-up construction and renovation.
Looking to expand your business? Then you will have to make some serious decisions regarding your business’s growth. For instance, you will have to decide whether your business should undertake a completely new building project or simply add on to its existing space. Not sure which option is right for you? Then here are some of the differences between ground-up construction and renovation to help you decide.
Ground-Up Construction
A ground-up construction project is building a structure completely from scratch. This means building walls, footings, foundations, and so on where nothing existed before. One of the benefits of ground-up construction is that you can build in stages; as your company grows, so can your building. However, building in phases also means that ground-up projects tend to take longer than renovations. Another benefit of a ground-up construction project is that they afford you almost unlimited flexibility. You are able to completely customize the building to the various needs of your company. However, this flexibility comes at price as ground-up projects tend to be more expensive than renovations.
Renovation Projects
Renovation projects tend to be more affordable than a ground-up building project because a lot of the structural work is already in place. Additionally, because these base structures are already there, it’s generally easier to get building permits than it would be if you were attempting a ground-up project. However, the major downside of a renovation is that you do not have a lot of flexibility. Because you must work with the existing structure, there is a limit to what you can feasibly do to transform the space. Additionally, a renovation might limit your company’s ability to grow in the future as you are restricted to the current boundaries of the existing building.
These are some of the major differences between ground-up construction and renovation. Regardless of which option you choose for your company, every commercial building project needs an experienced contractor that you can trust. To find the right commercial contractor for your needs, contact the experts at Proforma Construction. Serving Pleasanton and the surrounding California area, our highly trained and experienced team is ready to make your commercial construction dreams a reality.