The Differences Between Residential & Commercial Construction

Posted by Compass Group on Oct 8, 2023

Residential and commercial construction can be distinguished based on these four factors.

 

Construction seems to be a topic that is easily accepted but hardly understood. Let’s talk about the key differences between two types of construction: residential & commercial.

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Topics: residential construction, commercial construction

The importance of site evaluations

Posted by Compass Group on Jul 27, 2021

The construction industry’s version of “appearances can be deceiving.”

A piece of land can appear beautiful and ready to go, but what’s below the surface determines whether you start digging or looking elsewhere to build. 

In order to find out the condition of the land, you need to complete a site assessment. Regardless if it’s required for the permit process or not, site evaluations are valuable because they make you aware of situations that could lead to unexpected and costly complications in the future.

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Topics: regulations, residential construction, commercial construction

Six questions you should always ask before hiring a contractor

Posted by Compass Group on Nov 18, 2020

Effective questions to help you find the best candidate before you hire them

Meeting with a contractor and deciding which one you’ll hire is a huge decision. Here’s a list of questions you should always ask when interviewing contractors for a project:

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Topics: construction industry, residential construction, commercial construction