During a recent meeting, a client expressed concern because he wanted to renovate his facility but couldn’t afford to suspend operations for several weeks while the work was being done.
He had also considered conducting the project without a work stoppage, but was reluctant to risk people’s safety and also thought the noise and overall distraction associated with the construction work would compromise quality.
Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken if the construction crews have the right skills…
Occupied Space Protocols
Faced with the above-referenced concerns, business leaders must face the often-difficult decision of whether to expand or relocate, They may have a booming business that lacks the necessary space to accommodate growth, or an ideal location with access to transportation and workforce, but not enough workspace.
Plus, the downtime that they fear will be associated with either renovating or relocating will be tough to handle.
In instances like this, most are happy to learn that the right contractor might be the solution to the problem – a contractor that is experienced with working in and around
occupied space, which would enable renovation but eliminate the downtime.
These nuances typically include:
- enhanced noise abatement
- better dust control
- strategic safety practices
- open communication protocols with respect to scheduling
- flexibility with respect to scheduling to minimize activity during peak business hours