You might be eager to get started on your next commercial renovation, but it helps to slow down and ensure that everything is in proper order first. A commercial renovation is a huge undertaking that should be handled by professionals for the best outcomes. DUB-L-EE has the experience you need to tackle your current project, but here are a few things you can do to start preparing.  Set A Budget How much can your business afford to spend on the upcoming renovation? Before you can start selecting new flooring, [...]

If you are planning a future construction project, understanding the parameters of what you hope to accomplish is a necessity. There are big differences between commercial and industrial projects that you should be aware of. Knowing what sets each apart is key to hiring the right company to complete your project.    What exactly are the differences between commercial and industrial construction? Let’s take a closer look:  What Is Commercial Construction?  Commercial construction can encompass many different things, but it has one basic tenet that all projects have in [...]

Planning your timeline for a construction job involves a lot of moving pieces. One of the first steps in the construction process is often excavation. This will set up the property for the foundation of your building and is a necessary step no matter what type of foundation you’ll require. The question many people have come to ask is, how long does it really take to excavate a construction site?    Read this brief and informative guide to help you figure out how much time to budget for during [...]

When you begin a major construction project, it is always a good idea to have underground utilities marked before you begin. The consequences of hitting any type of line can be severe. You should always have utilities marked, even if you only intend to dig a few inches below the surface. Knowing where these important lines run is paramount to a successful project.    To learn more about what could happen if you strike underground utilities, this guide will show you just how dangerous it can be:    Injuries [...]

Excavation can be an expensive investment. Some people try to save a few dollars where they can by trying to excavate their property on their own with rented equipment. Unfortunately, this can have disastrous consequences. You really should invest in hiring a professional excavation company.   If you have been debating whether to hire a professional commercial construction company to help with your excavation, or to do it yourself, here are a few things you may not have considered:    Knowledge of Equipment Most businesses and individuals do not [...]

 Building a new commercial building can be an exciting time for your business. However, it can also lead to a great deal of stress if you don’t approach the project properly. From finding the right property to managing your finances and time, developing a commercial building is not for the faint of heart.  If you are beginning to plan for your next building project, you’ll need to be prepared for what it could entail. Here are a few factors to consider before you dive in head-first: Location, Location, LocationBefore you can even [...]

Trenching and boring are two common ways of creating access points to install underground utilities. Once a trench has been dug, and the work that that trench was dug for has been completed, that trench needs to be filled. This process is known as backfilling. You might think that backfilling is as simple as taking the material that was excavated and putting it back into the trench. The process is actually quite a bit more complicated than that. In order to ensure even grading, and reduce the chances of [...]