Operating a building takes a lot of work. With so many crucial factors to keep in mind, making a single mistake could jeopardize the entire structure. Here are a few important things to keep in mind:
Property Lines
No matter where your building is located, it’s an absolute must to figure out the exact amount of space you have on your property. Even if you’re building on an empty lot, there is a chance that a new building will be built next to you in the future and if you built over your property line, you could face major issues.
Exhaust Fans
Having exhaust fans properly installed in your building can save you a lot of money on energy bills. By using fans and avoiding air conditioning, you could trim your cooling costs by up to 15%. Determining the minimum size exhaust fans for your building requires you to take the volume of each room and divide that number by five. Bathrooms with ceilings over eight feet tall, though, could require additional ventilation.
Parking Space
Parking lots should be planned ahead and not pushed off for the last second. Depending on the business that will operate out of your building, parking lots could have specific requirements that must be followed. You don’t want to make the mistake of building a gigantic structure with no room on the property to park. Figure out a rough estimate of parking spaces and add on a few more just to be safe.
Layout
The layout of each room, hallway, and f
oyer should be carefully thought-out and blueprinted well before the building project begins. Every single detail of the building should be mapped out and thoroughly designed to ensure there are no issues once the building is created.
Budget Everything
This one should be obvious, but there are many people who begin the building process and then are short of cash when it’s time to do everything else. This is not a project that can be completed in a couple of days. It’s going to take months for complete installation, so it’s imperative that everything is thought-out, planned for, and budgeted.