There are many types of construction works in the world today in both the public and private sector. From roads, hospitals, schools, residential buildings, commercial buildings and many other types of construction works, a lot goes into coming up with various construction projects. Additionally, each of these calls for different types of specialists to be involved in each construction project.
A commercial construction company is capable of building pretty much anything other than housing. Housing construction is left to residential construction companies. Anything else you see that is not private residence is the work of a commercial construction company such as government buildings, malls, privately owned shops, parks and museums, among others. Given that all these places vary so much, each of them calls for a different kind of construction project. What works for a mall will not necessarily work for a park. Different specialists are, therefore, needed to handle the various tasks necessary to make the project a success. Commercial construction companies in turn need to have all these specialists at hand or at least have a way of acquiring them when need be. As such, this article will cover the different types of specialists who work with commercial construction companies.
- Architect
An architect is responsible for coming up with the shape and layout of the building in question. He/she provides the basis off of which other specialists will work on and are, therefore, frequently regarded as the cornerstone behind any building. This is because they have a lot of influence on how the building will function, and how it will eventually look. The other specialists who are related to architects include carpenters and masons who are responsible for making the plans of the architect come to life.
- Engineer
This specialist is in charge of the state and format of the structure. He/she combines the skills of a business manager and the technical know-how of an engineer. His/her work is to serve as a middleman between the client, construction project manager and the many subcontractors at any construction project to ensure that it is successful. They are responsible for ensuring that the project proceeds, accurately, safely and smoothly.
- Landscaper
Many public works such as museums and parks have plenty of open land spaces and gardens within them. Many people assume that it is easy to design these spaces when it is not in reality. This is where the services of a landscaper come in handy. They are responsible for designing the right type of grass area, flower gardens and walkways, among others. They do this by not only giving optimal aesthetic appeal, but also while maintaining functionality of the project piece. Commercial construction companies work with landscapers to place trees, open spaces, benches, walkways and any other natural features that form part of any outdoor space.
A commercial construction company also needs the services of a plumbers, electricians and interior designers. The plumber is responsible for the plumbing of the building, the electrician in charge of the electrical works and wiring while the interior designer handles the finishing aspects of the building. These specialists can be a part of the company, or they can be outsourced and contracted by the commercial construction company. They are the ones responsible for the functionality of the building and provide a convenient, yet appealing way for people to make use of the building.
By the time a commercial construction project reaches completion, many specialists work together and contribute their expertise to come up with a functional public or private construction masterpiece. If all these specialists did not come together, many of the structures that surround us would not be in existence.
Written by Hubert Builders, a full service commercial construction company in Columbia, MO.