Scheduling Commercial Construction for Florida Climate Changes

Lower Costs

Starting your commercial construction in the fall has a range of benefits, but the biggest one has to be the trend of lower costs. During the later seasons, there’s typically a lower demand for materials, leading some retailers to cut their prices in an attempt to clear out the stockroom for the next season. Materials are a significant portion of the cost of building, so taking advantage of off season prices can help lower the overall cost of your commercial build.

Benefits of Cooler Temps

Cooler weather contributes greatly to the ease of building in autumn. For one, productivity skyrockets. Florida’s summer temps are hot and unforgiving, meaning workers need more breaks and more time to finish a project. During cooler weather, more work can be completed and in less time.

Additionally, delays due to weather are less likely in the fall. In the summer, extreme heat stalls building. If you’re building in the winter, you face the opposite problem of extreme cold. Spring may seem like the perfect time, but the probability of delays due to rainfall is much higher. Fall, however, is prime time for moderate, workable weather.

After the summer season, soil is drier and easier to work. This makes for perfect conditions for pouring concrete. Although cement can be really be poured at any time of year, it’s less likely to freeze, expand, or break in colder weather.

Speedy Permitting Processes

There are many, many steps needed during a construction build. Getting ahead on permitting is already a tricky process, so applying for them during the off season is extremely helpful for your timeline. Government agencies typically have fewer requests coming in, freeing up their time to process permits in a more timely manner.

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