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By Reuben Walker

What you need to know for your commercial build-out project

Image of a commercial build-out project by CAM Contracting of Orlando, FL.
Making the right contractor decision will make or break your commercial build-out.

The key to commercial build-out success. Finding the most compatible contractor.

When you have made the decision to invest in a new home for your business, it is time to make another decision. And that is choosing a general contractor/construction manager to complete the build-out.

If you make the right decision, an experienced and trustworthy contractor will make sure your project finishes on time and within budget. They can guide you through regulatory hurdles and show you ways to save money. Great ones will build out the space for how your business works.

It is an important decision. So what do you need to know to choose the most compatible partner?

Which build-out option is right for you?

Turnkey or Tenant Build-out? These are your options for a  commercial build-out.*

Turnkey buildout

As the name implies, with a turnkey project you get a key from your landlord and walk into your finished space. They will have taken care of the construction according to the specifications you agreed to in the lease negotiations.

Allowances for the turnkey option include outlets for power, phone and data, and the lighting fixtures. They also include internal non-load-bearing walls and other requests you make as the tenant. You will have chosen your wall paint and floor coverings.

However, there is an important consideration with turnkey buildouts. The landlord has a financial incentive to do the work as cheaply as possible. They are not 100% certain your business will be a viable, long-term success. They many be renting the same space to someone else a year from now. Thus, they may choose cheap construction materials. And even worse your landlord may select an inexperienced and unreliable general contractor to do the work for a lower cost.

Tenant build-out

A better option for you in the tenant build-out. You hire your Architect, interior designer, and contractor. You can make sure your commercial build-out partner is qualified and uses quality materials. You will have more control over the budget and meeting it.

You will have negotiated a cost per square foot for the build-out when agreeing to the lease terms with the landlord. So, it is critical that you received an accurate estimate of your costs before negotiating the lease.

If you are a small or new business or want a short-term lease, the turnkey option may be best for you. Otherwise, a tenant build-out is your best choice.

What are the advantages of a tenant build-out?

It is crucial that you get value for money with your build-out. It is an investment you will have to depreciate. And you will not be able to take it with you if you move to a new space after outgrowing the one you just built out.

You want to make sure you have a design that lets you be your most efficient, productive, and profitable. Choosing the appropriate contractor ensures this design will be implemented.

An experienced and ethical general contractor will ask you about your business. They will understand its goals, and culture so they can make sure the build-out is in line with them.

For example, you may not think of things like adding extra HVAC ventilation to a conference room. But your GC will know that the room will host more people than an average room. And they will make sure the architect has added the extra vents.

A smart decision is to let your contractor be the construction manager as well. The benefits of this include:

  • Having a single point of accountability.
  • Maximizing your return on your investment.
  • Saving time as well as money.
  • Increasing your project’s quality.

Your build-out partner will interact with the relevant government inspection agencies and keep you up-to-date on the progress of the build-out versus its schedule. Good contractors have great communication skills and can readily understand your priorities. Choosing one that is compatible with you is important.

Image of David Seip of CAM Contracting during commercial build-out for PIne Castle Christian Academy in Orlando, FL.
Attention to detail is critical for commercial build-out projects.

Why is your commercial build-out contractor important?

An experienced, licensed, and trustworthy contractor will make sure your project is finished on time. You don’t want the cost of double-paying for your workspace if the construction runs late.

This experience also helps in another way. Your construction partner can point out things you may not have thought of before. Ways for you to save money on utilities or to increase workplace safety are examples.

If you are working with a reliable and compatible contractor directly, delays and setbacks can be avoided. And you can get the space built for how your business works. It is a decision that has to be a smart one.

Why choose CAM?

Please contact us to see why CAM Contracting should be your commercial build-out partner.

CAM Contracting was begun in 1995 by David and Rhonda Seip. Our vision was to build a strong and lasting construction company based on personalized service and trust. There are some shady construction companies out there. We are their antithesis and prove that it is possible for a construction company to be an honest company.

But you don’t just have to take our word for it. See what our clients have to say.

The photos above link to more images and information about our commercial build-outs of the South Orange Commerce Center and Pine Castle Christian Academy. Be sure to check them out.

Choose CAM Contracting of Orlando for your construction mangement partner.

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James Dawson, President
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It is with great pleasure I am able to recommend CAM Contracting and its President, David Seip. I have had the privilege to use CAM contracting on many different projects over the past five years. All the projects have been completed satisfactorily and with excellence. CAM has completed small size projects (install a new exterior doors or windows), medium size jobs (replace drywall in a home) and large commercial projects (tear down and replace the framing and concrete floors of 3-story stair towers on multiple apartment buildings) involving many subcontractors and a multi-month critical path plan. Each time I engaged Mr. Seip and CAM, they were focused on finishing the project with excellence and timeliness. Mr. Seip has always been personally involved in each project to make sure that subcontractors were completing their portion accurately. I have always appreciated his attention to detail and excellent communication of progress or issues. As a Christian business leader, it is obvious to me that Mr. Seip lives his faith daily and holds himself and his company to the highest moral standards and business practices. We will be turning to CAM Contracting in the future for any of general contracting needs. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experiences with you. With Respect,
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We have called on David Seip and his business to complete a 2nd job in our home. David is honest, professional, and does excellent work. He and his crew go the extra mile to make the project perfect and to make sure that I am satisfied. He listens and gets it right the first time.
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Gale Young

CAM Contracting gave us 100% satisfaction and more! They bid on target, arrived when they said they would, completed the job a day early, and cleaned up thoroughly (even a mess on the side that we had left). The "and more" was Dave Seip going to 5 different places to secure a hard-to-find item because of the age of our home. What we made a fiasco, they turned into a job VERY well done. Thanks CAM!
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Dale Parsons, Architect

I am an architect and developer in the Central Florida area and have worked with CAM Contracting on multiple projects in the past.   I have found them to be dependable and cost effective. I have recommended CAM Contracting to my clients in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Sincerely,
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Michael Joiner, President
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I have had the pleasure to know David Seip for over ten years. Initially, we worked as colleagues at the same company.   As we progressed in our own respected aspects as contractors we worked as separate entities together on the same projects. Empire Construction has hired CAM Contracting for several projects and we feel that CAM Contracting is a stellar organization priding themselves on not only speed but accuracy in completing a project. I have met and worked with many types of businessmen over the years from developers and investors to sub-contractors. I have found many to be less in substance than they profess to be in words. David Seip is an honest, upstanding businessman and an excellent General Contractor. It is our belief that CAM Contracting would be a wise choice if you want your project to be completed on time and within your budgetary restrictions. Feel free to contact me personally if you have further questions. Sincerely,
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