If you have a dream business that has been in your plan since you can remember, but you’ve never done anything about it, the time to start is now. It may be a little scary to start building on your commercial construction site, but as long as you do the correct amount of research and your investment is there, then there should be nothing holding you back. Here are some basics to getting your commercial construction in Las Vegas with Design Builders started as soon as possible.

Find Your Contractors

The most important step in starting a commercial construction project is to have contractors in mind. Design Builders has years of experience heading projects as the contractor and as the builders. The best kind of contractors has both experiences in managing a project as well as working it so they know the ins and outs of the plan, how long things will take, and how much money it will cost. Take time to ask for references and follow up on them. It is a good sign when your builders and contractors can give you previous clients who appreciate their work. It is also a good sign when a contracting company has been around for a while. Design Builders have been around for over 30 years and plan to be around for a lot longer.

Get An Estimate

Even if you are an excellent business person, it can be difficult to calculate an accurate estimate for how much building is going to be if you are not involved in construction. There is so much that goes into a construction project. There are labor costs and material costs as well as the cost of the site, and frequently there are costs of permits that you will be responsible for getting. A contractor will be able to calculate a more accurate estimate than anyone else and should be the first person you talk to when you are planning your commercial construction project. Make sure you leave a good cushion of funds even with your estimate in case there are other unforeseen costs that come up, like if you want to change the paint color a few times, for example.

Talk To Your Lender

When you are applying for a new construction loan, you should shop around even if you have been a loyal customer of a certain bank or credit union for a long time. You should try to get the lowest APR possible, and the only way to ensure you do this is to apply several places. There are many banks and credit unions that will give you a good price if you are an existing customer, and there are many who will give you a good price if you are a new customer. Try to take advantage of any sales special that may be going on at the time. Most of the time a lender will want a down payment of 25- 35%, so getting the estimate before you to the lender will give you a better idea of what you can afford.

There are countless moving parts that go into starting a commercial construction project, and the most valuable asset that you will have with this project will be your contractor. A contractor will be able to give advice and head your project even when you are not around. It is vital that you hire a contractor that you can trust, like the ones at Design Builders in Las Vegas.