Our Process

Our Commercial Construction Process

Balance Project Development’s philosophy starts and ends with you, the client. We take pride in developing unique and innovative commercial spaces encompassing only the finest in quality building materials, engineered products, and design. From the very first planning stages to the delivery of your finished space, no detail is overlooked. With BPD, you’ll be carefully guided through every step of the process!

Step 01
Inquiry

The first step of the process begins with the initial inquiry from the client through the get started form on our website. The more information you’re able to provide, the better equipped we’ll be to respond to your inquiry.
Step 02
Evaluation

Once we receive your inquiry, we’ll evaluate the proposed project and advise you whether we think we’re a good fit. Regrettably, factors such as location, budget, scope of work and the volume of requests we receive means we can’t provide quotes on every proposal or accept every job that comes our way.
Step 03
Visit

To provide the initial estimate, our business manager will meet with you to visit the proposed project site and work with you to gather all the information required for the planning budget.
Step 04
Budget

The planning budget is created and presented in person. This planning budget will give you a rough indication of the cost of the proposed project as discussed at the initial site visit with our business manager. If the planning budget is approved, we move forward to the next step.
Step 05
Measure

If plans are required, one of our drafting partners will arrange another visit for a site measure used to create the permit drawings. At the time of the visit, a retainer is collected which covers pre-construction costs including drawings, permits and any other documents that must be drafted for city submission.
Step 06
Presentation

If a visual representation of the design is requested by the client, a meeting is arranged to present the 3-D SketchUps that have been drafted for the client’s approval. The owner can notify the team of any changes they would like to make until they are satisfied with the design.
Step 07
Scope of Work

With the completed drawings, our team creates a detailed scope of work that outlines the roadmap for the proposed project. As a project management-based company, we work with local subcontractors to provide us with initial quotes for pricing. Once the scope of work is completed, our business manager presents it to the client.
Step 08
Contract

If the scope of work is approved by the client, Balance Project Development drafts a contract for both parties to sign, upon which a deposit will be collected and you’ll be introduced to your project manager, who will be leading the job and managing the team. Once permits have been approved by the city (submitted by the architect on the client’s behalf) we will then commence construction on the date stipulated in the contract.
Step 09
Construction

Every project requires its own unique considerations and approach, but most demolition and commercial construction projects can expect some combination of site preparation, asbestos testing, demolition and disposal, concrete flatwork, steel stud framing, electrical, plumbing, and drywall and finishing work.
Step 10
Post Project

We work hard to make sure that our work accords to the highest standards, and is always to your satisfaction. Balance Project Development offers a one year post-construction warranty, and we’re always a phone call away if there are any follow-up questions about your new space.