The best advice when looking to hire a contractor for a commercial construction job is to start early.  Allow plenty of time for every step of the build process. Getting drawings done, making decisions, securing permits, and actually finishing a project often takes longer than most clients expect.  The city or county permitting processes are complicated at best. Building materials and surface treatments for commercial jobs are not always available locally and may need to be ordered and shipped from afar.  Unless, a contractor understands how to work in the commercial field, the project can become more difficult than it needs to be.

If you are considering having a commercial structure built, be sure to communicate with several experienced commercial contractors to find the one you feel most comfortable with. Overall, it’s vital to choose a local resource based on your individual project needs within the community in which you plan to build.  Local contractors understand the many specific requirements for your community.  Based on the constraints of your project and the deadline, the right contractor should oversee all stages of construction including: 

• acceptable designs to match historic or local architectural styles 
• permitting
• supply purchases including interior fixtures 
• public building codes adherence
• zoning regulations concerning parking, lighting, signage, and others
• management of vendors and sub-contractors

Brand Construction stands ready to discuss your commercial building requirements, especially in the early phases of design. We recommend meeting with you to present helpful information about commercial structure construction in your community.  We have an in-house architect and also have excellent working relationships with many of the best architects and designers in the region.

Over the many years we have been in business, we have erected franchise food locations, public schools, office buildings, and ware-house office parks.  Our team would like to add you to our growing family of satisfied clients.

Every member of the Brand Construction team is dedicated to providing the best possible customer experience.  The following list are our recommendations for anyone looking to hire a quality contractor for a remodel or a major new construction project.

• Start with a detailed plan for what you want.                                                                
  • This is the most important item before you approach any contractor
• Provide your list of specifications ahead of time
• Price out your project *
• Interview contractors who are properly licensed and insured
• Check out the contractors’ work
• Discuss upgrades and extras, the increased investment is often worth it
• Ask about construction timelines and permits
• Ask about warranties on labor and materials
• Did you “connect” with a contractor?  Because working relations are important
• Never proceed without a profession/legal written contract

*Pricing the project may seem overwhelming to the average consumer.  We recommend using the Home Advisor website.  For example, enter a question such as, “What does it cost to remodel a bathroom” and you will receive an informative range of pricing that is appropriate for the Spokane and the Coeur d’ Alene areas.

If you require structural repairs, remodeling, or new construction, we would be pleased to meet with you, at your location or at one of our two shops, to discuss your project. 

Brand Construction is here to make your construction dreams come true. 

Indoor environmental scientists around the world continue to discover new ways to manufacture construction materials and products that are safer and healthier for our homes and public buildings.  Many of the advancements in material technology are not only better for your health, but they are also better for our planet because sustainable materials are used in place of petroleum products, old-growth forest materials, and others.  

At Brand Construction, we want to deliver the best remodel or new build product for you.  The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides guidelines for green construction, and we follow them.  Brand Construction is also a supporting member of Project Lead the Way, an organization dedicated to helping contractors practice green and sustainable architecture/building.  

Some of the Ways We Practice Environmental Construction:

• The Drywall Gypsum Board we use to make walls and ceiling is designed to repel mold

• All paints, from primers to finish coatings are green certified.  These products are free of toxic chemical ingredients that would gas off as they age

• The adhesives and glues we use are also green certified 

• When possible, and with client permission, we use reclaimed wood and bricks, recycled steel, and other materials

• We use upgraded insulation materials such as plant-based foam that reduce energy costs and keep your home or commercial structure more comfortable

• We install systems and appliances that protect indoor air-quality

• Our team and vendors are expert at installing solar electrical systems

The list of green products and techniques we use could go on.  We’re sure you get the point.  At Brand Construction, we are deeply committed to green construction because it’s the right thing to do for you, and for the environment. 

Question: What are the main components of green building?

Answer:

• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• Water Efficiency
• Environmentally Preferable Building Materials and Specifications
• Waste Reduction
• Toxics Reduction 
• Indoor Air Quality
• Smart Growth and Sustainable Development