Understanding Electrical Build-Outs
Whether it’s a new construction commercial space, remodeling an existing space, or improving your pre-existing electrical system. The process typically consists of a site survey, a custom design, a detailed cost estimation, and finally a professional implementation.
When you partner with a professional, they will take account of everything involved in your space, like wiring, lighting, safety systems and fire alarms, data networks, and more. They will streamline communication, mitigate the risk of expensive errors, and ensure everything is up to all codes and your specific needs.
Consider Your Needs for a Design-Build Electrician
While the pros will always guide you through this in your consultation, it can be a good idea to get an idea of the questions you should ask yourself and them ahead of time. What is your main goal with pursuing this build out; energy efficiency, greater capabilities? Do you have any specialized equipment that the electrician will need to be familiar with?
A huge consideration in any commercial electrical work is downtime. Will you need to halt your operations throughout this process, and for how long? Will you need the electrician to work specific hours to keep things moving smoothly? When you choose vetted design-build electrical contractors, you can be sure that they will make every accommodation they can and ask every question necessary to pursue a perfect buildout.
Examine Their BBB Accreditation
Once you have your questions ready, you’ll need to start your search. As you're navigating through your options, you will always want to check out the Better Business Bureau. When it comes to commercial service providers, there often aren’t as many online reviews as with residential or consumer focused brands. On their profile, you’ll be able to see their years in business, years they have been accredited, and their overall rating. If possible, you should always choose a company with an A+ rating, like P&L Electric. This will ensure you are fully satisfied with your experience.
Confirm Licenses and Insurance
If you have ever had work done to your home, you know how important proper licensing and insurance is to securing permitting and code compliance, and this is even more important in commercial spaces. A contractor’s licensing shows they meet the required process standards to complete work safely and effectively, and insurance protects you and your business against any unforeseen events.
You can often confirm these items on their Better Business Bureau page, or through your local government, but you can always ask the business themselves. Contractors should be excited to share this information with you as they have often put a lot of time and effort into achieving the highest levels of standards.
Your Go-To Design-Build Electrical Contractors
You’ve learned more about the design-build process, prepared your questions, and done your research; now it's time to move forward with the best design-build electrician for you. At P&L Electric, our team has been fully trained in NFPA 70 electrical codes and holds multiple electrical certifications. We are truly passionate about the work that we get to do every day, and love working with business owners, property managers, and maintenance personnel to achieve better electrical solutions for all involved.
Contact our team to start your custom design-build electrical project today.