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<\/p>\nIf you\u2019ve spent any time researching commercial renovation projects, you might have heard the term build out. The actual meaning is one of the best kept secrets of the construction industry\u2013and something more people outside the industry should know about. Let\u2019s spill the beans on this secret: what is a commercial construction build out and why should you consider one for your next renovation project?<\/p>\n
First things first: the term build out is a bit deceiving. When you hear the term, you might think it means expanding a building, such as adding a new wing to a therapy office.<\/p>\n
In reality, the term means the exact opposite. Build out refers to the construction process of turning an old space into an improved space for a new project. While there are many types of renovations, build outs project the biggest transformation\u2013and often require the biggest budget.<\/p>\n
Obviously, a build out could be done in any type of construction. For residential construction, this could look like significantly transforming a single family home. Let\u2019s say you bought a home and want to change one of the closets to a bathroom\u2013that would be a build out.<\/p>\n
However, build outs are much more common in commercial spaces. If you\u2019ve ever seen a restaurant that was put in an old bank or if the architecture firm in town turned into a doctor\u2019s office, a build out probably took place.<\/p>\n
So, the main difference between a commercial and residential build out is the type of building and contractor involved in the project.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, you want your office, retail space, or healthcare facility to look like your own. You might have rented that old coffee shop on main street for your new hair salon, but that doesn\u2019t mean you want your customers to think they\u2019re getting a latte when they come in!<\/p>\n
In that case, a build out could replace the old coffee counter with a nail counter and add in different hair washing stations and other elements so the space truly embodies your business\u2019 mission. Build outs are the best way to transform a new space\u2013and they\u2019re often a good type of renovation to discuss with your commercial contractor.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re renting your space, make sure to read the contract with your landlord before starting a build out. Often, the contractor will outline an allowance, or how much you\u2019re able to change a building.<\/p>\n
Build out allowances can also refer to how many renovations a landlord will cover\u2013and you\u2019ll have to cover the rest.<\/p>\n
As you can see, this term can mean a couple different things. The important meaning is the one in your contract\u2013make sure to comb through that contract before getting started. If confused, hand it over to your contractor to review too.<\/p>\n
Build outs transform spaces. If you recently rented or bought a new commercial property, call Carlton Building Services so we can reimagine how that space can better embody your business\u2019 mission.<\/p>\n
Carlton Building Services specializes in repairs, maintenance, renovations, remodelings and build-outs for a variety of clients in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake areas. We have years of experience handling projects in the retail, office, and healthcare space and would love to work with you on your next project!<\/p>\n
To learn more about our services, check out past project highlights<\/a> or contact Carlton Building Services<\/a> to see how we can help with your next project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019ve spent any time researching commercial renovation projects, you might have heard the term build out. The actual meaning is one of the best kept secrets of the construction industry\u2013and something more people outside the industry should know about. Let\u2019s spill the beans on this secret: what is a commercial construction build out and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1243,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[202,118,173],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1242"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1245,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1242\/revisions\/1245"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}