Commercial Site Design Tips That Save Time and Money in Houston
Key Takeaways ● Early site due diligence prevents redesigns, change orders, and permit slowdowns ● A clear grading and drainage plan saves money twice by reducing earthwork and protecting pavement ● Utility planning drives layout, not the other way around, and it keeps trenching and tie ins efficient ● Parking, access, and fire lanes should be drawn with actual vehicle movement in mind ● Plan sets that are buildable and consistent cut field confusion and keep contractors productive Commercial sites in Houston can run smoothly, or they can turn into a slow grind of redesigns, rework, and stop-start construction. The difference often comes down to site design decisions that seem small at the beginning and become expensive once crews mobilize. Good site design is about choices that keep work predictable, and predictable schedules keep costs from...