Melbourne Commercial Construction Specialists

A commercial construction is a building project that doesn’t fall under the Australian Residential Building Codes.

All commercial building projects are required to be built by a registered commercial builder who has an understanding of Australian Commercial Building Codes and practices.

The commercial construction industry is very broad and has its own niches. It is important that you select the builder that specialises in the market segment that you wish to build in.

Always make sure that you engage a registered commercial builder for your project, check your builder’s qualifications, experience, reputation, industry affiliations and previous work.

Yes. Different permits and compliances are required to be obtained and followed for the construction in different industries.

Let’s take, for example, building a medical project versus building a retail project.

Building and fitting-out a medical practice requires adherence to the industry specific codes for medical industry, including the obtaining of medical industry-specific permits.

Different permits and compliances are required for building a retail project.

The process of building a commercial project is in many ways similar to the construction of a residential project. Stages include project planning, document preparation, budgeting, contract signing, construction, and handover.

However, during the planning and construction of a commercial project, there are more complex building codes and requirements to follow. These include the broader Council’s regulations, especially when it comes to site and public safety, and end use of the commercial project.

It is important to engage an architect or drafts person who can provide solid, well-thought, and detailed plans for your practice, encompassing your current business needs and considering the future growth of your business.