If you manage a business and you're thinking about having some remodeling done, you'll want to arrange to have a few local commercial contractors visit your location. By discussing your wishes and walking through the space to hear what the contractors think, you'll be able to get closer to deciding which contractor to hire. Even in the preliminary stages of such a project, it's a good idea to have a number of people from your organization present at the walkthrough. Doing so can be advantageous because the right people can offer valuable input that can prevent costly issues later on. Here are the people that you want to join you.

Department Heads

If your company is large enough that it has different departments and managers for each of them, it's a good idea to have each of your department heads present during the walkthrough. Each of these individuals will be looking at the proposed remodeling project from the perspective of his or her department, which can give you a well-rounded idea of how things need to unfold. Failing to have your department heads present means that the project may inadvertently favor one department — perhaps by giving it more space — than another, which can lead to disgruntled employees.

Health And Safety Rep

Most companies have someone who heads up a health and safety group, and it's important to have this person present during the walkthrough. While commercial contractors will definitely have an eye to safety issues when they discuss your needs, their focus is primarily on the actual design and construction. Having someone who is trained in workplace health and safety can help identify challenges early on. For example, if you're putting up some offices in your building, you don't want them to interfere with the ability of staff members to use the exits in the event of a fire.

Financial Manager

Of course, commercial remodeling projects cost money, and there's little value in having contractors visit you to discuss your needs without having someone in charge of the company's finances play a role in this discussion. The financial manager is one of the key individuals who need to sign off on a project of this magnitude, and after his or her discussions with the company's owner, the financial manager can give some guidance concerning the budget for this project. The presence of each of these key individuals can be pivotal in helping each of your remodeling walkthroughs go smoothly.

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