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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Commercial Construction Contractor

How to Choose the Right Commercial Construction Contractor

The success of any commercial construction project depends heavily on the contractor you choose. From office buildings to retail centers and industrial facilities, the right contractor can turn your vision into reality while saving time and money. However, hiring the wrong contractor can lead to delays, budget overruns, and unsatisfactory results.

In California, where construction demands are diverse and complex, choosing the right contractor is especially critical. The state’s unique building regulations, environmental concerns, and labor dynamics add additional layers of complexity to construction projects. Yet, many businesses make critical mistakes during the contractor selection process.

This blog identifies five common mistakes to avoid when hiring a commercial construction contractor. By recognizing and addressing these pitfalls, you can ensure a smoother, more successful construction experience. Whether you’re a small business owner or a large corporation, these insights will guide you in making informed decisions for your next project.

1. Failing to Verify Experience and Expertise

When it comes to hiring a commercial construction contractor, experience and expertise are critical. However, many businesses overlook the importance of thoroughly vetting contractors, assuming that a license and basic credentials are enough. This oversight can lead to costly mistakes, delays, and even subpar construction quality.

Why This Matters

Experienced contractors bring a wealth of knowledge, problem-solving skills, and industry-specific insights to the table. They know how to navigate the complexities of commercial construction, including compliance with California’s stringent building codes, managing subcontractors, and anticipating challenges specific to your industry.

How to Avoid This Mistake:

  • Examine Portfolios: A contractor’s portfolio reveals their versatility and capability. Look for projects that align with your industry and scale.
  • Request References: Speak to previous clients to assess their satisfaction with the contractor’s work and professionalism.
  • Seek Specialized Experience: Different industries, such as healthcare or retail, have unique requirements. Ensure the contractor has relevant sector-specific expertise.

For an example of a contractor with a proven track record, explore Sierra View’s services.

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Industrial Project Spotlight | Kendall Jackson/Biagi Brothers Wine Distribution Center

This project was one of the first LEED Gold certified warehouses in California and was awarded LEED Gold Certification from the USGBC and innovative ideas are incorporated in the design, including the utilization of the thermal mass of the stored wine to allow for cooling at off-peak hours and a one megawatt solar system which will supply 70% of the power for what is essentially a 15 acre refrigerator.

The building is precast concrete with a wood and truss hybrid roof system, thermoplastic roofing membrane, significant architectural features and a cross dock truck and rail served facility.

Features include an 18,000 sq ft. Class A Tenant Improvement buildout, guard station, truck axle scale, fuel island, security systems.

The 39 acre site has significant wetlands mitigation and a preservation, with 3 onsite flood detention, water quality basins, and Bioswale construction, and provisions for 106 parking spaces, and 30 tractor trailer storage. 

Recent Winery Projects

A look into some of our recent winery projects.
Whether building a new facility or expanding/remodeling an existing facility, large or small; Sierra View understands the unique issues, concerns and needs of our winery clients.


Project Highlight | Richmond Wine Warehouse

We’re proud to showcase the office we’ve built at the Richmond Wine Warehouse! Blending modern design with functional space, this project reflects our commitment to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.

 

Delfino Farms Winery & Tasting Room

Sierra View provided Pre-Construction and Construction Services for Delfino Farms. Work included providing site work, landscaping, access roads, and new construction of a beautiful single story, 3,078 square-foot Winery & Tasting Room facility and 3,658 square-foot covered crush pad, in Camino, California.

Sacramento Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2024


We're thrilled to be named one of the Sacramento Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in 2024 for the second year in a row! This achievement reflects our commitment to building not just great structures, but a great community for our team. Here's to many more years of growth, collaboration, and success!

Project Highlight | Delfino Farms Winery & Tasting Room

Project Highlight | Delfino Farms Winery & Tasting Room 

Architect: Williams + Paddon Architects + Planners, Inc

Building Size: 6,736 sq. ft.

Sierra View provided Pre-Construction and Construction Services for Delfino Farms. 

Work included providing site work, landscaping, access roads, and new construction of a beautiful single-story, 3,078 square-foot Winery & Tasting Room facility, and 3,658 square-foot covered crush pad, in Camino, California.





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Pre-Construction: Plan for a Successful Project

Completing your vision begins with a pre-construction plan.

At Sierra View, we identify your needs and expectations, develop a detailed project design, provide a clearly itemized budget with no hidden costs and a realistic timeline for completion that accounts for any possible contingency.

The result is a finalized master plan for the entire project site, all permitted documents, and a team of committed subcontractors set in place, ready to build. 

Learn more here. 

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Four-Step Pre-Construction Process

The four-step pre-construction process at Sierra View is designed to take your vision and turn it into reality! 


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Spring Newsletter

Spring is here and those warmer days we have been waiting for are near! We welcome the start of a new season on Tuesday, March 19th.

Spring symbolizes a fresh start, the animals come out of hibernation, the flowers bloom and those of us in the construction world can get back to work with less rainy days... (hopefully). As we step into this new time of year, we at Sierra View are looking forward to continuing to help our clients bring their dream projects to life.

NEW PROJECT 

Northbay Hilborn

Sierra View recently kicked off its 3rd project with Northbay Health in Fairfield, California. The 13,590 sq. ft. second floor tenant improvement will include thirty exam rooms, twenty-one offices, a conference room, two blood draw stations, two treatment rooms, as well as a biohazard and lab processing room. Due to constraints around disrupting the active tenant below, SVC will be installing a state-of-the-art Vacuum plumbing system to discard waste overhead.

See all of our projects here.

LET'S HEAR FROM SOME OF SVC’s EMPLOYEES! 

What is your favorite Spring activity?

 Ashley: Getting outside for a picnic, a hike, or a trip to a winery.

Daniel: Tubing at the lake.

Jacki: Spring cleaning! I put on a fun playlist, open all the windows and doors to let the fresh air in, and clean and organize everything.

Jonathan: The springtime means, the sloppy moose run club comes out of hibernation and gets back into full swing. With food trucks, discounted beer and a sprinkle of running, it’s fun times.

Kyra: I would have to say my favorite springtime activity is working in the yard and starting a garden.

Mark D: Pruning and cleaning up the yard after the winter months are over and watching everything bloom.

Serg: Hike through green parks with green grass trails before the summer heat turns them yellow. And of course, spring fishing is wonderful.

About

With decades of experience building commercial structures throughout the Western United States area, Sierra View is a trusted and respected general contractor. We specialize in the construction of wineries, office, industrial, healthcare, religious, recreation, restaurant, and retail facilities, and we assist our clients throughout the entire preconstruction and construction process.

Collaboration and strong communication with owners, architects, engineers, and other members of the team enables us to ensure each project is successfully completed within budget, on schedule, to our quality standards and to the client’s satisfaction. We pride ourselves in creating high-quality buildings for our clients, and we’re pleased to deliver it with the best possible service.

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