10 Things to Avoid on Your Commercial Project – Item #2: Poor Soils
Don’t wait until you close on a property before you investigate the soils or subsurface conditions. Be sure to arrange for a geotechnical analysis by a licensed geotechnical engineer before you start your project. Soil borings and test pits (minimal disturbance and most economical for shallow testing) are drilled or dug to determine what is… read more
10 Things to Avoid on Your Commercial Project – Item #1: Poor Site Selection
When considering a piece of property for your project, you will first want to consider,* “Does my project fit on the site? Is there room for future expansion? Is this the best site for my project?” It is important to establish program goals that define not only the site but the type of building and… read more