Charlotte Commercial Contractor Builder Shares Vet Project Update

Ferrara|Buist enjoys posting progress of the various new business and retail construction projects that we are involved with.  Our new veterinary office on Providence Road is a total turnkey design/build construction project that began in mid May.

The 1.6-acre site with a totally renovated 5,200 sq.ft. vet office and health center is progressing nicely.  We completely gutted and removed all of the interior and have made major progress on the new interior build-out and construction additions.  The exterior of the property is changing dramatically as well.  A new exterior facade is being constructed along with a large driveway and customer/patient parking area.  You can see the progress in the photos below.

Ferrara|Buist helps entrepreneurs and business owners of all sizes and types of commercial and retail businesses design, build and construct their business locations.  To schedule a private business meeting with Ferrara|Buist managing partner David Buist, please call 803-792-4348 or email david@ferrara-buist.com.  We can help you save money, save stress and aggravation, and speed your project to completion by working with just one turnkey company…Ferrara|Buist.

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Charlotte Fort Mill Restaurant Upfits, Renovations, Remodels & Construction Traps!

Restaurant decor and ambiance is vitally important for the overall business success of any restaurant.  Diners enjoy spending time in a comfortable, unique environment and atmosphere.  That is the creative and “fun” part of upfitting or renovating a restaurant.  But what about all of the “back end” requirements?  How will you manage cash flow through the restaurant upfit?  What do you need to present for financing?

Ferrara|Buist is experienced in the design + build of restaurants.  We can bring your creative visions and ideas to life for the front end of your restaurant.  We can give you stylish curves, mood-altering colors and shapes, unique alcoves and dining nooks, and everything that is the “atmosphere” of your restaurant goal.  Maybe even more important than the front end is what happens in the back end of your restaurant.  This is where restaurant owners run into the snarls and pitfalls.

What are some unique requirements for restaurants that you haven’t considered?

1. What are the ADA requirements?
2. Is there natural gas service to the building?
3. What is the current fire code?
4. Is there sufficient water supply for the renovation?
5. Do you need a grease trap?
6. Are you required to have an Ansul System?
7. How will you manage cash flow during construction?
8. Can you help me find the right lender?

These are the unique questions and concerns where Ferrara|Buist excels.  We want to give you the “entire picture” of your project.  No surprises.  No shock.  We are realistic and we want to disclose everything you need to know about building and upfitting your new restaurant.

Ferrara|Buist knows construction, project budgeting, government agency codes, permits and requirements, and we fold all of this knowledge into upfitting your restaurant.  Building a really successful restaurant business starts with a really good restaurant building.

Call Ferrara|Buist managing partner David Buist at 803-792-4348 or email david@ferrara-buist.com to schedule a private business meeting about your upcoming restaurant upfit and construction plan.  We will help you save money.  We will help you navigate through the entire process.  We will help you build your business.

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Charlotte Fort Mill Commercial General Contractors Workshop on How to Build & Upfit Your Business Location

Charlotte Fort Mill commercial general contractor Ferrara|Buist announces that we have added two more dates this summer for our popular, free workshops on building and upfitting your business location!

If you have a business plan and need a to build a physical business location or upfit an existing building, this hands-on, free business workshop will show you what banks, developers and commercial general contractors will need to know!

Each business workshop is limited to ten (10) entrepreneurs so that the maximum amount of time can be spent on your individual business plan, needs and questions, and is presented by Ferrara|Buist managing partner David Buist. There is no business or financial commitment needed to attend these free workshops…only a quest for more information is needed.

You’ll learn everything you need to know to move forward on the right track for building or upfitting your physical business location, including:

• Financial information that the banks need to build a successful loan package
• How to negotiate a successful, beneficial long-term relationship with property developers
• How to successfully work with your business general contractor in building your office location and space
• What type of permits are required and the new building codes and rules
• Learn the new fire and life safety requirements for simple office upfits and complex build plans
• What architects and building designers really need to know from you
• What to expect with a turnkey project
• What are the hurdles to expect?
• How to ensure that all of the project costs come in on budget and on time

Thursday, July 14, 2011 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Ferrara|Buist.

Thursday, August 18, 2011 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Ferrara|Buist.

To RSVP for either or both workshops, please visit this link.  For more information about commercial general contract projects in Charlotte or Fort Mill, please contact Ferrara|Buist managing partner David Buist at 803-792-4348 or email david@ferrara-buist.com.  We look forward to meeting with you and helping your build your business.

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Charlotte Fort Mill Commercial General Contractor Graduates from York County Chamber Program

Ferrara|Buist managing partner David Buist recently graduated from the Leadership York County (LYCO) program developed by the York County Chamber of Commerce! (Congratulations, David!)

Leadership York County is a program of the chambers of commerce of York County and is committed to developing a group of informed, dedicated and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic and progressive leadership for York County. The program involves activities designed to illustrate positive leadership opportunities through civic involvement and service to the community.

“Leadership York County kicks off each September with a two-day overnight retreat, combining team building exercises, community leadership examples, and personal leadership development,” said David Buist of Ferrara|Buist.  “The course continues monthly for seven months as area leaders in business, government, media, education and service organizations come together to inform and enlighten participants on issues and concerns facing York County.”

Each year, members of the Leadership York County (LYCO) class are asked to work as a team to identify a specific need in our community, research available resources, and create and implement a service project to meet that need. This year’s class has chosen to address basic needs and to support the empowerment of children living in the community of Blackmon Road. Partnering with “A Place for Hope”, LYCO organized a supplies drive to benefit the residents, raise funds to maintain the community’s supply of kerosene, and coordinated a community “empowerment event” on April 30 of this year.

“LYCO is a wonderful experience and I am truly luck to have been given the time from my family and career to participate in the 2010-2011 class,” added Buist.  “I strongly encourage any local business person who wants to make our community a better place to live and work to enroll in the program!”

If you are a local business owner and would like to learn more about the commercial and business contracting services that Ferrara|Buist provides, please contact managing partner David Buist at 803-792-4348 or email david@ferrara-buist.com for a private business meeting.

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