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 common. It is the construction of a business that is designed to make a profit. A commercial project might be for a retail store, a restaurant, a private school, or even a grocery store. The possibilities are practically endless.
With commercial construction, there has to be a solid design element in place. The storefront must accommodate foot traffic for customers. Design elements to make the space visually appealing are also an important factor in this type of construction.
Remember that zoning is important for both commercial and industrial projects. Commercial construction often has a highly visible location that will be seen by many customers and may require a good parking lot as well.
What Is Industrial Construction?
Industrial construction is a little bit different from commercial construction. Instead of focusing on a business that serves customers, it is all about manufacturing goods. It might be a power plant or a manufacturing plant. The business could even be a refinery of some type. The focus is on producing something for a customer and not necessarily on the customer themselves.
While design is an important element in commercial construction, it is still important in industrial construction. A great design is essential to boosting productivity and workflow among employees. Aesthetics are less important in industrial construction than they are in commercial because the business won’t be serving customers directly.
However, there is an additional element to industrial construction that must be planned. Functionality is an important component to making your new workspace as effective as possible.
Finishing A Project
While many people will not be able to spot the differences between commercial and industrial construction, there are some key elements to keep in mind when finishing a project. Both will need to be approved by local boards, but an industrial project will have additional standards that they’ll have to uphold.
Your construction company will work with you to meet the standards set by local agencies, state agencies, and all federal rules. Be sure to select a construction company who has experience with these standards to make your project run smoothly so that you can open your doors in a timely manner.
Understanding The Differences
Are you still unsure whether you need a company for commercial or industrial applications? If you have questions about the construction process, you should reach out to the professionals. Click here to learn more about DUB-L-EE and how we can help you take your project from start to finish!
Eddie has been a resident of Albuquerque his entire life.
After he graduated from high school, Eddie joined the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union where he obtained his Journeyman Plumber and Journeyman Gas Certifications. He then worked in the commercial plumbing industry for 7 years until he and his father decided to go into business together and started Dub-L-EE, LLC.
In the last 7 years Eddie has obtained his GA02, GA03, and MM98 certifications allowing Dub-L-EE to fully utilize Eddie Sr. and Eddie Jr.’s expertise in the construction industry.