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Accommodate Multiple Vendors – Expansion Projects

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There are many different types of commercial business models in America. Shopping malls and shopping centers are some of the most popular of these. These are diverse locations in any city for selling different products. Multiple vendors and businesses are able to benefit from these spaces. There are other similar commercial offering that hope to attract a wider array of retail stores.

If you have a shopping or commercial location that can accommodate multiple vendors, construction is essential. The right contractor can assist and advise you on how best to expand your business. This is a type of project that can involve one building or several. Expansion is all about taking advantage of the space that you have. It is also critical that these projects utilize the site itself. You can attract more business overall with the right expansion project.

Indoor Square Footage

According to the 2014 Dodge Construction Outlook construction starts will increase by 9% this year. This will be the equivalent of $55 billion in potential revenue for the industry. Among these construction starts are those owners who want to expand and remodel their buildings. The amount of square footage of your building can help you to determine what type of expansion is possible. You may be able to accommodate several different vendors with this project.

Under-Utilized Space

There are often spaces in a building that have been under-utilized for years. These are areas that could be used not only to attract vendors but more customers. Here are some of the common spaces in this category:

  • Storage room/closets
  • Basements
  • Equipment space
  • Inventory space

Professional construction companies offer expertise when it comes to expansions. They can build alternate space for storage, while helping you to utilize other areas.

Additions

Additions are some of the most common ideas for expansion projects. Large business offices, for example, can be very helpful to any business. This is often the focal point of the business. Adding to this space could accommodate more business overall. Current selling space can benefit from an addition, too. More vendors can be positioned in these areas for the long-term.

3 Best Construction Remodels – Small Businesses

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Just because your business is small doesn’t mean that it will not be successful. Every large business started as a small offering. Attracting more and more clientele over time is what makes a business grow. One of the best ways to attract more people to your business is to utilize your current space.

This often means remodeling the space both indoors and outdoors. You will need the assistance of a professional contractor for this type of project. With the right changes, you should be able to not only attract more customers. It is possible to diversity your clients overall by modernizing and beautifying your business space. Here are the 3 Best Construction Remodel Ideas for small businesses to consider:

1 – Interior Additions and Changes

The inside of your commercial site could be several years old. Your ceiling area, as well as, drywall could be outdated. Modernizing is all about making visual changes in the space. There are ways to do this while watching your budget. Your contractor can offer you options for making interior changes. Additions are good ways to utilize your current space. This could mean expanding offices or selling areas.

2 – Exterior Additions and Changes

The outer appearance of your small business can either attract customers or turn them away. You can remodel this space by adding onto the building. Expanding either side of your building will give you more operating area. The size of your site will determine the type of addition you make. Other changes outside can be helpful as well. Parking lots, lawns and other areas are important spaces to your business.

3 – Equipment Replacement

There are many different pieces of equipment in the average commercial building. This is true no matter what size building it is. These are some of the equipment items that may need replacing:

  • Lighting systems
  • Electrical wiring
  • Generators
  • Air conditioners/Heating
  • Doors

You can make your small business very contemporary with the right equipment. Your construction company will help you to pinpoint the changes that you need. Trendy businesses of all types tend to attract more customers and clients.

Outdoor Cosmetic Change – Take Years Off of Building Appearance

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According to IBIS World commercial property remodeling is on the rise. In fact, between now and 2019 the industry is expected to grow by $33 billion. Business owners have determined that transforming their current business space is more economically sound. Rental properties are expected to decrease as buildings are completely remodeled in the next 5 years.

It is possible to embark on a remodeling project that takes years off of your building. Outdoor changes are a part of the considerations here. The size of your property can allow you to do quite a lot of changing. These are some of the common portions of outdoor properties that are remodeled:

  • Front lawns
  • Picnic areas
  • Parking lots
  • Side landscapes

These areas can be turned into additional selling space or expansions. Outdoor cosmetic changes can be tools used to attract more customers to your business.

Beautiful Front Lawns

Professional construction companies are diverse in the services they offer. They can not only provide customers with remodeling projects indoors. These contractors also provide strategic changes to the outdoor space around commercial properties. Your front lawn can be expanded and transformed. Adding plants, flowers and trees to this space is a good way to beautify the property. This is a way to modernize the appearance of a building.

Add Picnic Areas

Shopping centers around the country have found a way to attract more customers. Family-friendly locations are some of the most popular. Picnic spaces and tables are trendy additions to commercial spaces. You can use these areas to attract contemporary customers and clients. This is another way to reach out to a different clientele.

Utilize Parking Lots

Old parking lots are less attractive than newer ones. Your contractor will be able to help you to utilize your current parking lots. This may mean repainting lines or modernizing this space altogether. Large sites may have unused space that can be transformed into additional parking areas.

Showcase Side Landscapes

The sides of a commercial building can be utilized in a variety of ways. Landscaping this area is one way to make it look newer. This can be an alternate location for marketing and advertising space. Signage and other constructed additions can be used on side spaces.

Make Your Building More Diverse – Great Additions

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There are a lot of ways to stay competitive in your particular industry. The more that you learn about your competition is one way to do this. Transforming your business place is another effective way to attract more customers or clients. New building space can be accommodated without actually tearing down your current construction.

The right contractor can work to get you more space where you are. Additions to your building are a good way to diversify your space. You can utilize every square foot of space with the assistance of your contractor. There are a number of ways to delve into this type of remodeling project. Let’s take a look at some important things to consider.

The Size of Your Site

Additions are terrific options when it comes to expanding your business. This project can provide you with extra commercial space. Businesses can become more diverse when they consider an addition. The size of the building and the property will factor into this process. Some owners will be able to do multiple additions depending on the size of their site.

The Cost of an Addition

According to Census.gov more than $260 billion was spent in 2010 for non-residential constructions. Among these were commercial buildings embarking on remodeling projects. The cost of these projects will depend on the size of the addition. Here are some specific things to consider about the cost of an addition:

  • Hire the right contractor
  • The size of the project
  • The materials required
  • Manpower
  • Cost of completion

Some businesses have enough revenue to easily add onto their building. Others may have to consider getting a loan for this type of project. The length of time required for the project must be planned for, as well. This could factor into the amount of business you can do while construction is going on.

The goal for any commercial business space is to make money. You can do this more effectively by taking advantage of the construction of your building. The right addition project can provide you with more space for your customers. This may even be an opportunity to expand and offer diverse selling space, as well.

SiliconX Creates Eye-catching, Efficient Office Space for Iconic Eyes Optometry

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PPL_9557_smWhen Dr. Christine Ngo, OD, decided to start her own optometry practice, her goal was to provide honest, friendly, individualized vision care to patients in the South Bay. With a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from UC Davis and a doctorate from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry, Dr. Ngo is highly trained and experienced in providing a variety of services including: comprehensive eye exams, glasses and contact lens prescriptions and fittings, treatment for a range of ocular diseases and conditions, co-management care for refractive and ophthalmic surgery, and patient education.

Dr. Ngo wanted her office environment to clearly reflect the level of sophistication and personalized care she and her staff provide to each patient. To accomplish this, they turned to SiliconX Construction, a San Jose-based general contractor with a proven track record of creating exceptional office spaces for its clients.

Making the Client Comfortable

PPL_9582_smThe space Iconic Eyes chose was an unimproved 1,200 sq. ft. unit in a recently completed office building, located at 1055 East Brokaw Road #50 in a center on the corner of the intersection with Old Oakland Road in San Jose. Dr. Ngo was starting her own practice for the first time and had little to no experience managing tenant improvements, so the first goal of SiliconX was to ensure that she was completely comfortable with the process and received all the communication she needed to feel in control every step of the way.

In addition, because every day her practice wasn’t open was a day of lost patient care and billings, time was of the essence. SiliconX developed an ambitious schedule to get its work done and the office opened in eight weeks.

Productive, Efficient Space for Patients and Staff

Although Iconic Eyes is presently a solo practice supported by two staff members — an optical manager and an optometric assistant — Dr. Ngo hopes to have another optometrist join her practice and has space for several additional staff members once she becomes more established.

PPL_9598_smThe office includes two exam rooms, a consulting/fitting room, showroom, reception area, lab and break room — plus a restroom. SiliconX installed demising walls, interior partition walls, an acoustic ceiling, a heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) system, flexible ducting for the acoustic ceiling system, and rigid spiral ducting in an open ceiling area — in addition to carpet tile, luxury vinyl tale, new doors, and hardware.

Because Iconic Eyes is the first tenant to occupy the space, SiliconX also needed to create connections into the water, sewer and gas mains for the new bathroom and three separate hand sinks in the exam and break rooms. And a transformer was required to bring power from the building’s main electrical system into the office.

One of the most notable features of the interior construction is the office’s attractive design and lighting. Working closely with the architect and Dr. Ngo, SiliconX installed recessed LED light fixtures, parabolic fixtures and track lighting to compliment the natural light available in the space. Fluorescent wall washer scones highlight the inviting clean, bright teal and white colors that Dr. Ngo chose for her practice.

PPL_9561_sm“We encountered several existing conditions in the space that presented potential design road blocks that could have impacted our schedule,” said Anthony “Tony” Gonzalez, Director of Construction Operations and a superintendent with SiliconX Construction. “Through close communication with Dr. Ngo, the property manager, PG&E, and other utilities — as well as the contractor who was completing the rest of the building’s shell — we were able to meet Dr. Ngo’s expectations and finish the project right on schedule and on budget, so she could open her practice to patients.”

“I always felt SiliconX had my best interests in mind,” commented Dr. Ngo. “They were constantly ahead of schedule and worked hard to stay within my budget. Our meetings were well organized, and whenever I needed changes, SiliconX was easy to communicate with and efficient at getting the job done. Their work came out clean, professional and beautiful.”

For more information about Dr. Ngo’s practice or to make an appointment for an eye exam, contact her office at (408) 573-7388.

For additional details about the tenant improvements for Iconic Eyes or to obtain a quote for your next project, contact Tony at tony@siliconxconstruction.com, or call (408) 418-0099 (w) or (408) 318-1869 (c).

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