Ground-up commercial

New commercial construction

Ground-up commercial buildings — feasibility, design, entitlement, permit and build under one accountable team.

New commercial construction

How it compares to the other two.

Plans

Your plans start with your scope.

Every commercial space is different — bring us your scope. Ground-up commercial starts with what the site is entitled for, so that is the first thing we look at — before design, and before you commit.

Rules that apply.

Limits vary by jurisdiction. These are the levers that decide what fits on your lot — we confirm every one of them against your city before design starts.

  • EntitlementMay be required before permit
  • Height & FARSet by zone
All the rules that apply, with citations
  • AccessibilityFull compliance required
  • Site workGrading, utilities, access, parking

These are the reviews and limits that typically govern this work. Most are set by your jurisdiction and by the building, fire and accessibility codes — they are requirements, not starting points. We confirm exactly which ones apply to your address and scope before design starts. See regulations by city. Statutes reviewed 4 August 2026.

Is this you? When this is the right call
A mid-rise commercial building under construction, frame and decks exposed
You own or are acquiring a commercial site and want to build.
You need the entitlement and permitting path scoped before you commit.
You want one team accountable from feasibility to certificate of occupancy.

Feasibility → design → permit → build — the same four steps as every project we run. See how the process works.

Start with a free consultation.

Under an hour, no pressure — we talk through what your lot allows and give you a ballpark for your property. No charge, and no obligation to go further.

Free consultationRegulations by city