Commercial general contracting is a complicated field. There are countless moving parts to track and every project is different. When your business sets out to build something new, you need to know that you’re working with a team that can confidently navigate the challenges of the job. That’s what we’re here for.
At VPC Builders, we’ve been in the business long enough to recognize virtually any challenge that comes our way. If you’ve got a big project on the horizon, there are a few obstacles you should be ready for. Here are a few of the most common challenges — and how we’ll deal with them to ensure the success of your project.
5 Challenges in Contracting (and How We Solve Them)
1. Staying Within Your Budget
A primary concern for any commercial general contracting project is staying within the allotted budget while still getting the best value for your dollar. Unexpected changes like vague estimates and fluctuations in material prices can cause costs to spiral, which puts stress on both you and the stakeholders. What can be done about it?
At VPC Builders, we make transparency a priority from start to finish, and our clients trust us to be proactive with cost management. By planning out our expenses ahead of time and providing thorough, specific cost estimates for every piece, we’re able to produce better value for our clients without overshooting their carefully allocated budgets.
2. Maintaining a Timely Schedule
Delays in construction schedules can have a ripple effect on both your business and the project as a whole. More time spent in development means less time your business can spend making money in the shiny new facilities you’re working so hard on. Typical culprits are weather issues and faulty coordination.
To keep our projects running smoothly, VPC Builders works to develop a precise and detailed schedule for every element of the project. We coordinate with a network of subcontractors and suppliers who have proven their reliability and ensure contingency plans are in place for interruptions due to weather or other unpredictable forces. Best of all, we keep you in the loop through everything. Careful planning means regular updates and predictable timelines.
3. Meeting Local Building Codes
Building codes, zoning laws, and safety regulations can be a veritable maze all on their own, especially when those rules can change from place to place. Commercial general contracting teams who miss critical details learn quickly how expensive the fines can be. Hard-earned expertise and thorough research are the only ways to keep your project safely compliant.
At VPC Builders, we’re proud of our local status. Our long-standing presence in our communities equips us to navigate even the most daunting rules for commercial projects. We handle all the permits, inspections, and paperwork needed to ensure a smooth process. You can sit back and enjoy the process while we handle the regulatory intricacies on your behalf — we’ve seen it all before.
4. Realizing Your Original Vision
If there’s one thing that matters most to the majority of business owners in a custom project, it’s seeing their vision come to life. When a project falls short of those expectations, it can be devastating, regardless of how practical or functional the design is. This can happen for a variety of reasons, usually due to miscommunication or missteps in planning.
At VPC Builders, we know that staying on track means paying close attention to detail and getting consistent feedback from our clients throughout the process. Our philosophy is one of consistent excellence — if you’re not happy with it, we’re not happy with it. That’s why we make a point of communicating with you regularly. If you’re ever unsure of the way an element of your project is going, we want to hear about it.
5. Coordinating Multiple Teams
Commercial general contracting projects often involve a wide variety of stakeholders, including architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. As you might imagine, coordinating so many moving pieces on such a complex project can be an ongoing challenge in itself. Even simple miscommunications can result in major setbacks.
As with several other challenges, VPC solves this by putting clear communication first in everything we do. Your project managers act as the central hub for every aspect of project coordination. For stakeholders, this means clear direction in every task. For you, that means the convenience of a single point of contact for anything you need.
Find Premium Commercial Contracting in the Carolinas
Despite the many challenges that run rampant in a field like commercial general contracting, there is hope for projects like yours. Businesses across the Carolinas have learned to trust VPC Builders for our longstanding commitment to quality and consistent track record of exceptional results. With a process built on communication and care, we bring visions to life with every project we undertake.
Need the right team for your new project? Contact VPC Builders today.