Robert Hakes Construction

Let’s be honest: planning a commercial renovation can be exciting and a little overwhelming at the same time. You are picturing the finished space, choosing finishes, and thinking about how amazing everything will look. Meanwhile, someone is asking about permits, electrical panels, HVAC systems, and where the plumbing needs to go. Not exactly the glamorous part, but those details matter! One of our favorite parts of commercial construction is hearing the ideas business owners have for their...

If you’re planning to open a new business, remodel an existing commercial space, or move into a new location, one of the first questions you may have is: Do I need a commercial general contractor? For most commercial construction projects, the answer is yes. A commercial general contractor does much more than coordinate construction crews. The right contractor helps guide your project from the early planning stages through construction and completion, coordinating the many details that have...

Finding a commercial general contractor you trust is a big deal. Once you’ve worked with the same contractor for a while, there’s a lot of value in that relationship. They know your expectations, understand your properties, and already have a feel for how you like projects to be handled. But sometimes, a relationship that worked well in the past just isn’t working as well anymore. Maybe communication has become harder. Projects seem to be running behind more often. Costs keep coming up that...