{"id":1456,"date":"2023-10-02T20:40:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T20:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2023-10-09T19:38:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T19:38:29","slug":"commercial-construction-projects-virginia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/commercial-construction-projects-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"What do commercial construction projects in Virginia look like?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So you know your commercial space needs a renovation, but what exactly does that entail? While every experience is different, we can speak to individual commercial construction projects we completed on time, on budget, and according to the business\u2019 future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A holiday sprinkle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Christmas Day, the sprinklers broke at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/commonwealth-senior-living\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commonwealth Senior Living<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Luckily, they called our team, who was able to repair damaged drywall and fix acoustical ceilings. We also ripped up flooring and got it ready for the flooring subcontractor. The damaged electrical lines and fixtures, cabinets, crown molding, base board, and door casing were also repaired and\/or replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For most contractors, this job would take 3-5 months. Due to our amazing team and ironed out planning process, we completed it in 1.5 months. Plus, our client didn\u2019t have to be involved in the planning, as our team took care of everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1423\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1423 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0308-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Commonwealth Senior Living after the renovation\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0308-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0308-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0308-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0308-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0308-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Commonwealth Senior Living after the renovation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The red carpet effect<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Growth and change is natural in business. When it happens, you need a renovated space to match. That was the case for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/pursuit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pursuit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, who wanted to give their store a red carpet feel. Our time divided the work into two parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Essential renovations: we laid the foundation for the project by updating the tile, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ripping out old shelving and removing faux walls. We also skimmed, primed, and painted the walls that were left. Finally, we installed floating shelves with lights to highlight their amazing products.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The red carpet feel: after finishing the basics, we added some glamor. By removing the tile and pouring self leveling compound and running epoxy, we were then able to run a red carpet from the front entrance to the back wall. We also installed floating shelves throughout the store and ran LED strip lighting underneath to capture the style of many basketball players and celebrities whose sneakers are featured on Pursuit\u2019s shelves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only did we capture Pursuit\u2019s brand, we also finished on time (within two weeks) and under budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dealing with the unexpected<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At first, our project for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/adele-diamond-virginia-beach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adele Diamond <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">seemed like a pretty straightforward renovation: update the overall feel of the shop to better reflect the modern elegance of their jewelry store. The project was on schedule to meet their Thanksgiving deadline, until a subcontractor pulled out at the last minute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thanks to our connections within the local construction industry, we were able to find someone else to finish the project before the end of the year. The cabinets from China came two days before their grand re-opening. To get Adele Diamond\u2019s updated storefront open before Christmas, their team put those cabinets in the night before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1321 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7414-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Adele Diamond outside\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7414-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7414-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7414-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7414-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_7414.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Up to code, ahead of schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/herb-savvy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Herb Savvy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> needed to update their space, but had only 2.5 weeks before they had to invite customers back into their space. The problem? The needed work would take most contractors a month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luckily, we were able to balance out what work we did and what work they brought other people in to do in order to meet their deadline. The end result met their expectations and the 2.5 week time frame.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1330\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1330 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9325-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Herb Savvy finished\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9325-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9325-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9325-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9325-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_9325-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Herb Savvy after the renovation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small improvements, big impact\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/first-colonial-inn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First Colonial Inn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has a long history of providing excellent care. And, like any loved space, there&#8217;s been some wear and tear to their residential facilities over the years. The main problem area was the balconies, which needed repaired from years of foot damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Our team tore balconies to their trusses (aka the bare bones) and then brought in a trusted structural engineer to assess the trusses. Based on their insight, we rebuilt the balcony. We installed a new membrane walking surface, which can withstand a larger amount of foot traffic than the old balconies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While on site, our team looks for small improvements we can make along the way. At First Colonial, this meant repainting the balconies and helping residents carry in groceries. Carlton Building Services is a local partner, not just a contractor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1425\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1425 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3204-scaled-e1688984000420-1024x809.jpg\" alt=\"First Colonial Inn balconies\" width=\"1024\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3204-scaled-e1688984000420-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3204-scaled-e1688984000420-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3204-scaled-e1688984000420-768x606.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3204-scaled-e1688984000420-1536x1213.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_3204-scaled-e1688984000420.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">First Colonial Inn balconies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renovations that are here to stay<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carlton Building Services has a reputation as a contractor who builds projects that last. Norfolk Botanicals Gardens knew this and contracted us to complete two projects: their butterfly garden and gazebo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/norfolk-botanical-gazebo-norfolk-virginia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">gazebo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the wear and tear had made it practically unusable. With the help of a structural engineer, our team assessed the damage. All of the posts, railings, and facia board had to be repaired. We also repaired numerous trim pieces and restained the gazebo with two coats. As we made the repairs, our team didn\u2019t just bring the gazebo back to working condition\u2013we improved it so it would last even longer than the previous version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_4852.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/case_studies\/norfolk-botanical-butterfly-house\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">butterfly garden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, our team reinforced the butterfly enclosure with a CMU block and replaced the rotting wood. We also built a chrysalis house, which enlarged the space and gave their team more space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Craft of Commercial Construction Projects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you look at all these commercial construction projects, they share a few similarities. Mainly, they are completed on budget and on time. They are also high quality craftsmanship, meaning they will last for years to come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re looking for a commercial contractor who truly understands the craft, your budget, and your schedule, partner with a local partner like Carlton Building Services. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carltonbuildingservices.com\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out our services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to see how we can build your future together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you know your commercial space needs a renovation, but what exactly does that entail? While every experience is different, we can speak to individual commercial construction projects we completed on time, on budget, and according to the business\u2019 future.\u00a0 A holiday sprinkle On Christmas Day, the sprinklers broke at Commonwealth Senior Living. 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