When you’re on the hunt for the right commercial contractor, you’re looking for someone who can produce excellent work on-time. What’s more, you want someone you can trust to execute your project on-budget, without costly mistakes.

The right commercial contractor doesn’t just cover the basics. They go above and beyond, executing your project with minimal disruptions

Here are five essential priorities to look for in a commercial contractor:

1) Focuses on Value Engineering

Value engineering is the process of getting the best performance out of a project for the least necessary cost. When commercial contractors use value engineering, they analyze your project from start to finish to find smart ways to save you money—without sacrificing quality. 

The major benefit to value engineering in commercial contracting is that it helps avoid costly mistakes downstream in the project. This kind of commercial contractor assesses those risks at the beginning, and solves them before they start, saving you thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars.

READ MORE | Problem-Solving in Advance: Why Value Engineering Makes All the Difference in Commercial Construction

2) Proves Their Expertise

In the search for commercial contractors, you’ll find a stockpile of confident claims: a proven track record, lightning-fast timelines, exceptional service, and so on. But these guarantees are only words unless they prove them in their work.

What you’re looking for is experience. In commercial contracting, years matter. A commercial contractor who’s been doing the work for 20 years is going to have more projects, certifications, and solutions to pull from than a contractor with only 5 years of experience. If you’re not sure about a commercial contractor’s experience level, ask them about their portfolio of projects.

3) Prioritizes Your Experience

A reliable commercial contractor will make customer experience a top priority. A successful project completion is essential, of course, but customer service should never fall to the wayside. 

Look for commercial contractors who can provide:

• Proactive communication: You shouldn’t need to call your contractor for a status update on a deadline or loose end. Look for commercial contractors who call you—and keep you informed on progress or decisions that need to be made.

• Economic Impact: Your contractor shouldn’t be disconnected from your economic goals for the project. For the build budget, yes, but beyond project completion as well. Your preparation for success is what defines their success.
  
• Ready details: As a client, you may want more in-depth details about a certain aspect of the project plan. Partner with a commercial contractor that will transparently share any information that you might need, whether in-person or via email.

4) Forges Strong Community Connections

This is an aspect too often overlooked, but a crucially-important one.

It’s helpful to seek out a commercial contractor who is embedded in the community in which they’re building. This can mean local government connections, local business relationships, or ties to skilled subcontractors and specialists.

These relationships can be a game-changer for project success and shows integrity in business relationships.

5) Incorporates Sustainability

Sustainability is the way of the future, both in ecological impact as well as marketing. That’s why it’s smart to find a commercial contractor with experience incorporating sustainable building practices.

Sustainable building techniques can attract eco-conscious clientele and save on operating costs. But to implement them, you need a commercial contractor with the experience and knowledge to do so. Even if you’re not sure what options are possible for your project, ask. An experienced commercial contractor will be able to recommend the best options for you.

Aslan Corporation: Where Value Engineering Meets Proven Experience

Here at Aslan Corporation, we’ve been redefining the standard for commercial contractors for over 20 years.

We put value-engineering at the forefront of our process, so that you receive an impeccable final build, often at a price lower than you thought possible. We partner with you from the very beginning to understand your goals, build a trusting relationship, and provide thorough communication as we meet or exceed every deadline.

We’re confident in our claim to excellent commercial contracting, with the strong community relationships and customer reviews to show for it.

Reach out to us today for a free consultation on your project.