Those in retail construction have most likely felt the disruption and impact of the pandemic. Consumer shopping habits have changed, and to adapt, retailers are changing with them. Unfortunately, this current high demand for store remodels is being curbed by the simultaneous shortage of construction professionals and materials, leaving national retailers without an experienced team or timely resources to successfully execute projects on schedule.
Hiring a national general contractor (NGC) can be an effective solution to your labor shortage problems. An NGC on hand who knows the nuances of retail construction and has a proven history of trust with retailer partners, subcontractors and vendors across the country, can take the burden off your shoulders.
Not convinced? Here are three reasons a national general contractor can provide the team you need to ensure a flawlessly executed retail construction project.
1. Ability to qualify subcontractors.
It is a frustrating time to identify experienced subcontractors for multi-site retail construction programs or projects. In efforts to unburden you, a national general contractor will bring peace of mind with experienced local tradesmen throughout the country.
Thanks to the NGC’s ongoing relationships with local subcontractors, the construction process for every project is streamlined and headaches are minimized. The NGC sends directly employed and experienced superintendents along with well-known subcontractors to each site.
Once a retail partner commits to ongoing business, the learning curve is flattened, and the NGC is enabled to build knowledgeable teams scaled and sized to meet any need across the country — and retail partners benefit from reliable and consistent service.
2. Understands the complexities of retail construction.
Retail construction has many nuances that require employees who have the proper experience and knowledge to complete a project. Contractors who do not understand retail construction risk interfering with a retailer’s ability to remain operational during a project and make countless, preventable mistakes.
A successful retail construction project requires:
- Expert pre-planning through comprehensive upfront discovery. Efficient schedules and phasing help each store maintain business as usual and solve problems before they arise.
- Commitment to consistent results across each site that meet the project’s specific requirements.
- Direct relationship between the general contractor and their subcontractors to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Clean, professional construction sites that do not interfere with customers’ shopping experience and prioritize safety for all.
Nothing will give you greater peace of mind than working with a national general contractor who boasts an impressive resume of multi-site retail construction programs and projects in locations from coast to coast.
3. Employs project managers with experience in multi-site programs.
For large, multi-site construction programs and projects, it’s crucial to have intelligent, experienced and consistent project managers overseeing the lifecycle of each event. For PMs, knowledge and experience within the retail construction industry is a necessity. A national general contractor who employs reliable PMs is more likely to successfully execute projects.
When you need consistency in service and execution, the NGC’s project manager is there for you. The PM brings the experience and knowledge needed to act on your team’s behalf. Before construction begins, the PM will utilize your construction drawings and the NGC’s discovery process from the pre-planning phase to set clear expectations and ensure a successful project execution.
Trust N-STORE Services to Execute Your Multi-Site Construction Plans
Imagine a national general contractor that you can rely on to work as an extension of your team and relieve you from the challenges of the labor shortage. Is this something you feel your organization would benefit from?
N-STORE Services is a national general contractor trusted by numerous national retailers to handle the complexities of multi-site retail construction programs and projects.
The benefits of working exclusively with N-STORE Services include:
- Ability to work in an open store environment to avoid disruption of your customers’ shopping experience and maintain a professional site and behavior throughout the project’s duration.
- A project management team scaled and sized to meet your unique needs with an appropriate ratio of project managers to field personnel.
- A strong network of reliable subcontractors across the country.
- Capacity to improve your processes and make them scalable to streamline our future projects together.
With an established core group of trained professionals both in the field and in our centrally located office in Missouri, N-STORE Services is ready to provide and scale teams with expertise and experience that persisted through the pandemic. Contact our team today to talk about how the labor shortage is affecting your next construction program or project.
