Want to Save time and money on your next building project? Careful planning will help you to anticipate problems, make the right decisions, and to speed up construction. If you don’t know the answers to all these questions, don’t worry. A professional building company can help you get the answers that you need.
Initial Design Size
How will the building be used?
What kind of specialized equipment will be used in the building?
How many people will be using the building? How many private offices are needed?
Copy of title deed & site plan from council to determine if any restrictions applicable.
Will you need a food preparation/serving area?
Does your building allow for easy expansion to accommodate future growth?
Site
Do you have a site plan?
Have you had the soil tested to determine building criteria like loading levels and foundation types?
Have you checked drainage?
Is the lot level?
Will it need fill? Will it need dirt removed? Rock removed?
Have you checked zoning and building code restrictions?
Have your building plans been approved by your local planning department?
Is the site located close to existing utilities?
Are there existing services (sewer, water, power, storm sewers, etc.) that can handle the building’s anticipated demands?
Time & Money
What is your budget for the project?
Have you included money for architectural/engineering fees, legal fees, required surveys, tests, environmental studies, inspections, etc.?
Are there other structures, current or planned, on the property?
What type of financing will you need?
When do you want to move in and begin using the building?
Building Construction
Exterior:
What type of exterior appearance are you trying to achieve?
Plastered or standard finish.
What type of roof system do you want (rooftiles, corrugated iron, IBR.)?
Interior:
Do you need a clear span building? Can you incorporate support columns into your work areas?
What kind of interior wall systems do you want? Finishes on interior walls : paint / plastered.
What floor coverings do you plan for each area (tile, carpeting, laminated wooden floor).
Are there special floor load requirements?
What ceiling finishes do you need (ISO board / rhino board)?
