So, you’ve just received word that your new commercial construction project is finished. How exciting! You should probably be booking moving trucks and begin transferring your business into this new location, right? Eh, not so fast. You’re probably going to need to go through post-construction before that happens.
“What the heck is post-construction?”
While you’re likely eager […]
Goodbye, road construction. Hello, progress!
Whether you’ve continued to enjoy many of the restaurants and shops along Tulsa’s Cherry Street District or you’ve passed through for delicious take-out from the area’s many restaurants, you’ve likely noticed two things — road construction and building construction. While the road construction had greatly limited passing through the district, that is […]
Tomato/”tomahto” or apples and oranges?
To those outside of the real estate or construction industry, the expressions “remodel” and “renovation” may seem like synonyms. Within these industries, these two similar words mean very different things.
What is a renovation?
If you’re looking to breathe new life into the existing layout of a business location or a residential home, […]
It’ll get done when it gets done…right?
For the unacquainted, construction schedules can be confusing. Shouldn’t a commercial construction project just take as long as it takes? In this piece, we’re going to strive to answer the question: What roles does a project schedule play in commercial construction?
Schedules Help Determine Project Feasibility
When determining the feasibility of […]
Location, location, location!
So, you’re ready to embark on a new commercial construction project. Congratulations! Literally building a business from the ground up is one of the most rewarding efforts someone can pursue. However, if you build your new headquarters, store, or other location in the wrong place, the consequences can be dire. In this piece, […]
How feasible is your commercial construction project?
So, your team has begun the commercial construction planning process—including taking a look at your building design and budget. The gist of the project is well underway. Exciting, right? Well, to make sure everything will fall into place rather than to pieces, it’s important to conduct a feasibility study […]
Stunning structures with quite the story.
Many believe that there are no more skyscrapers in Tulsa, OK, south of about 71st Street. Those people would be wrong. Emerging from seemingly out of nowhere are three monumental buildings whose gold-like-brass reflects sunlight for miles in every direction. And the story behind these mysterious towers is as fascinating […]
A taste of the Big Apple in T-Town
Dominating the Tulsa, OK skyline is its tallest structure, the BOK Tower. The building was originally called One Williams Center, as it was built for the Williams Companies. Fans of large buildings will immediately see the tower’s resemblance to the former World Trade Towers in New York City—a […]
A first not only for Tulsa, OK, but for the world.
Even if you’re not a Tulsa native, if you’ve ever seen any depiction of the Tulsa, Oklahoma skyline, there is one building that is typically included, though it is not located Downtown. Positioned just outside of Downtown, a few blocks from the Arkansas River, is […]
What they want to know before you’re given the dough to grow.
If you’re like most commercial industries looking to renovate your existing structures or build a new location, you’ll likely need a commercial construction loan. These loans are typically offered by established banks or specialized lenders. Before they shell out the funds needed to break […]
