Yes, it costs money to expand a building. And yes, it costs a significant amount of money to expand a building. But is it worth it in the end? Of course, it is. A bigger building equals more room for your employees or customers, or if you’re feeling extra generous, both.

Even though your building probably seemed like a gigantic space that would never be filled or eventually overpopulated when you first moved in, you’ve found that you have now actually outgrown the building. So before you completely run out of room, think about building out and expanding it. But before start your commercial construction project, here is how to save money in the process from start to end:

• Hire a commercial construction project manager from the beginning – National Maintenance Build Out Company (NMBOC) provides commercial construction project managers for these types of projects. They are here to get your build out done on time and done right. They can help you stick to your budget and keep the process moving. The building project managers at NMBOC have a goal to allow you to remain fully operational while minimizing any inconvenience to you and your customers, which ultimately saves you money.

• Know your wants and needs from the start – Before you meet with an architect or contractor, make sure you know what you want your building to look like, the purpose of it, and any special features you may want or need. Even though you don’t need a solid plan (that’s what project managers are for), at least have an idea so that you can end up with the result that you desire.

• Construct at a good time of year – Although the weather is always difficult to predict, there are certain times of the year that are better for construction than others. Summer is fast approaching, and it is usually a great time for these types of projects. The weather is nice and warm, and there is a guarantee of no snow unless you live in the North Pole, but then again, we won’t be able to help you there.

These are some of the best ways to save money during a commercial construction project. To learn more about commercial construction project managers, contact National Maintenance Build Out Company at 800-419-5754 or go to their website at https://www.nmboc.com/.