The summer season is an ideal time to complete renovations for your business or facility. Aside from the occasional summer storm, it is uncommon for weather issues to delay construction. If you are taking advantage of this season to make updates to your business, and if your facility is located in an urban area, you may need to consider planning details aside from the aesthetic aspect of your renovation.
An addition of an open-air patio would be a great option for the unused space outside a restaurant, and it would improve property value. Are you aware of potential obstacles such as building permits or zoning restrictions in a city setting?
You might be thinking of adding a retaining wall system to improve your landscaping for patrons to enjoy. Do you know how drainage and water run-off could be redirected? You can make a good, educated guess – or you can involve a professional in the project who can guide you through the process.
Projects like these, or an addition for storage space or adding more parking, could all require more extensive planning and permitting than simply deciding how you’d like your space to function.
Cornerstone Civil Engineering can offer services specific to these and other facility renovations. A few of these services would include:
1) Site Plans/Permits – In early stages of addition/renovation planning, it is advisable to make sure that as the owner, you are within permissible jurisdiction zoning according to your city or county. We can help navigate the municipal processes relevant to any requests in zoning.
2) Feasibility Study – For a major addition or building update, it is important to identify any potential obstacles early in the process to save time and stay within your proposed budget. This can be done by compiling relevant information such as utility atlas data. Additionally, if non-compliant items are found, these can be addressed at an early stage of the project.
3) Stormwater Detention and/or Channel Analysis – Any addition of pavement or building area is likely to require analysis of the existing drainage system to ensure that stormwater run-off would still follow the pre-planned flow within a neighborhood or city block.
In addition to these aspects of the overall project scope, a civil engineer can provide other relevant assistance to ensure that your business renovation project results in your vision coming to life, safely and efficiently.
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