Commercial businesses receive a lot of foot traffic, much more than residential homes. Businesses must also contend with heavy machinery, package deliveries, and heavy furniture throughout the establishment. Any flooring in a commercial business will be put through...

Remodeling your business can be stressful. Keeping daily operations running smoothly amid a remodel is difficult for a business owner. Customers may complain about the noise or reduced inventory, or your staff may feel stressed not having full access to the entire...

ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This act outlaws discrimination by businesses against individuals with disabilities. As a business owner, this act is very important to comply with because non-compliance could result in hefty fines. However,...

The monthly heating and cooling bills for a commercial business can be a major expense. During the hot summer months, the cost for keeping a large open space cool can be exorbitant. Keeping customers comfortable is important because otherwise, they may not want to...

Business owners sometimes dread opening their utility bill during the hot summer and cold winter months. Keeping a large, open space adequately cool or warm takes a lot of energy. Rather than making your customers uncomfortable by keeping your establishment too warm...

There is no denying that the summer heat can be oppressive. No matter where in the United States you are located, every summer feels like stepping into an oven. As a business owner, the comfort of your customers is your number one priority. After all, a happy customer...

The dreaded M word, mold, is something that no business owner wants to hear. Finding mold on your commercial property means that you have a moisture problem. Mold grows in damp conditions over time, and some forms of mold are potentially deadly. As a business owner,...

Commercial buildings are built on a larger scale than residential buildings. Historically, steel buildings have been more expensive to construct because of the low cost of lumber. In recent years however, the cost of lumber has skyrocketed due to supply chain...

Normally most retail businesses run on a lean profit margin. Losing precious profits to lost energy costs is detrimental to your bottom line. Commercial buildings are found to waste up to 30% of their generated energy. Performing energy efficiency updates to your...

Going green is at the forefront of every consumer’s mind. Customers are more likely to choose a company with a small carbon footprint than one that ignores what’s best for the environment. Eco-friendly commercial construction designs are easy to implement during a...

Through a large media campaign, the public is well aware of how dangerous asbestos is. Breathing in asbestos fibers over time is known to cause mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos was commonly used in building materials between the 1930’s and...

As a business owner, you may not be familiar with the ins and outs of the construction world. When it comes to construction, there are two categories that contractors fall into, commercial and residential. Commercial contractors focus on commercial buildings, such as...

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) must be taken into consideration prior to starting construction. A business that does not follow ADA guidelines is subject to penalties and poor public opinion. Excluding a certain subset of your clientele could mean...

Being complacent with your business could be impacting your sales. Sometimes, a visual update is all your business needs to get out of a rut. The aesthetics of your business can make or break a sale because first impressions matter. A storefront with an outdated color...

Your business is unique, both inside and out. The exterior of your business is the first thing that customers see, and first impressions matter. After all, you do not get a second chance to make a first impression. If your exterior is beginning to look drab or you are...