Commercial Remodel and Renovation

The terms remodel and renovation are two different types of construction. A commercial remodel project involves altering the structure of a space. This type of construction is utilized when the use of an existing space is changing, or the structure or style of a space needs to be transformed. If the layout of the space or the floor plan is being reconfigured, this is also remodel construction.

Commercial remodel construction is most common in shopping centers and strip malls when one type of business moves out and a very different type of business moves in. A good example of this is our Silver Dollar Pawn project under the Retail category in our Portfolio. The pawn shopped moved into a space formerly occupied by a Chinese restaurant.

Remodel projects may be subject to specific requirements that are identified in the zoning code as "change of use” and in the building code as "change of occupancy”. A remodel project may require expanding beyond the existing structure. If this is the case it will require separate permitting.

When renovating a project, the contractor is hired to return the space to new condition. This can involve replacing existing windows with energy saving windows or changing the finishes of an existing business (paint, flooring, cabinetry, etc.).