6 Types of Commercial Construction Projects

Commercial construction is a field with a lot of variety in it. Many different types of projects and buildings can fall under the umbrella of “commercial,” but this doesn’t mean that they’re all the same. In fact, the various kinds of commercial construction can have very little that is similar between them! However, when you work with a reliable expert contractor like DESCCO Design and Construction, you can count on a quality finished product, no matter what kind of space you’re building! Here are some of the types of commercial construction projects that we’re used to handling here at DESCCO.

Retail

Retail spaces are unique in that they need to be both welcoming to customers and functional storage and work spaces for employees, a balance that is important to strike properly. A retail space that is too bare-bones won’t do a good job of enticing shoppers to come in and spend time, and a space that is too customer-focused will lead to the business having trouble keeping stock organized and safe. Retail spaces also need to be designed with durability in mind to cope with high volumes of traffic from lots of different people.

Industrial

Industrial spaces are all about functionality, and there are a lot of different kinds of functionality that might be needed. The most basic form of industrial construction is the warehouse, designed simply for mass storage, but there are also production facilities, shipping centers, and many other subtypes of industrial space. Even a simple warehouse might need features like refrigerated storage for specific products, making them something that’s important for a contractor to get right.

Office

Unlike retail stores, office buildings see a slightly lower volume of traffic, and usually from the same people every day. However, since those people tend to spend much more time in their office buildings, the space needs to be designed for comfort and productivity. Fumbling the details of an office space, like windows for natural light or proper insulation for temperature control, will lead to a place that’s difficult to work in, so an experienced contractor is always a must for a project like this.

Food and Beverage

Projects in the food and beverage industry require a contractor to have not only a thorough understanding of construction best practices, but also of the many, many rules and regulations that the food and beverage industry entails. Anything from the wrong signage in a bathroom to the wrong style of sink in the kitchen can lead to poor inspections, paperwork issues, and denial of permits, so to allow a restaurant or other business to operate smoothly and in accordance with health guidelines, a contractor really needs to know what they’re doing!

Hospitality 

Lodging facilities, like hotels and motels, make up another industry with very unique needs. Not only do they need to handle high volumes of traffic like retail stores, but they also need to handle the long-term demands of their guests. Every detail from the inclusion of laundry facilities to the layout of rooms on guest floors needs to be carefully considered in order to produce the best end result.

Medical Centers

Possibly the only industry to deal with more regulations and red tape than food and beverage is the medical industry, and for very good reason. A lot rides on things being done right in a medical construction project; the space being worked on will someday hold people’s health in the balance, and everything needs to be right, from easy-to-clean surfaces to wide hallways that can prevent bottlenecks during an emergency. Commercial construction means considering every possible scenario that can happen in a space, and with such high-stakes scenarios on the table in medical construction, you don’t want anyone but the experts working on your projects!

Here at DESCCO, creating beautiful and functional commercial spaces for our clients is what we do best. If you’re searching for a reliable commercial construction company in the Reading and Berks County regions of Pennsylvania, DESCCO Design and Construction can give you what you need. Get in touch with us today to discuss your upcoming project!