Renovating your property is an awesome way to help your business get a fresh start. Not only does it show that you care about the company and the looks of it, but it also helps ensure that your business runs smoothly once it gets back into motion.

 

These are some of the most popular renovation ideas for commercial spaces and why they work so well!

Updating a Gorgeous Older Building

One of the largest trends in commercial real estate right now is updating an older building to give it a fresh face. Older buildings have great bones, giving you the chance to make something truly great for your business while also coming at a far more affordable price.  With the real estate market as wild as it is, many companies realize that investing in an older building and updating it to look and function like a newer one is far less expensive than buying a new one. This is great for any company.

Making the HVAC System More Efficient

 

Your HVAC system will control how comfortable your employees are while they work and gives you the ability to save money on a monthly bill that’s often out of control. Making changes like adding tunnel ventilation dampers and making the filters easy to access for maintenance workers to replace are just a couple of the changes you can make. You should also hire a professional to look over your HVAC system and ensure it’s as efficient as possible.

Updating With Architectural Facades

Why not give your building a fresh look? Architectural facades are an impressive way to change the look of a building while avoiding damaging or making any major changes to the building beneath the facade.

 

This allows you to make your building look and seem brand new and give it an incredible look that no other building really has while still staying within budget and working on an existing building.

Changing Out the Windows for a Better Seal

 

How old are the windows on your building? If you have an older building, and you want to keep that historical feeling, it’s important that you keep with the historic steel windows: but older ones can leave gaps where air leaks through. Instead, get new ones that seal incredibly well and still look older and gorgeous.

 

If you live in an area that’s prone to storms like hurricanes or tornadoes, this is a space where you’ll really want to invest. The stronger your windows, the lower risk of damage to them in windy areas. Although you can always replace a broken window: they’re one of the main barriers of defense between your building’s interior and exterior.

Separate Reception and Packing Areas

 

If your company is smaller and you’re limited on space, you may think that a warehouse that’s one simple large space is best: but generally, this isn’t good. Not only does it add to distractions for your workers, but it also makes your space more likely to be cluttered and allows for mistakes to happen.

 

Instead, create separate spaces for reception and packing areas, and make sure the workflow is smooth and understandable. Every distribution center design needs to help the company it’s for, so don’t be afraid to mold this into something that caters to your needs.

Break Spaces That Truly Feel Relaxing

Your employees are one of the most important parts of your company. They’re who talk to customers and clients, who package or build the goods your company creates, and who ensure shipments come and go according to your business’s needs. Create a break space and bathrooms that are as welcoming as possible.

 

You’ll need to pin up whatever information OSHA requires of your company, but beyond that, you should include comfortable seating, fridges, convenience machines for snacks and drinks, cooler air conditioning, a television, and other simple comforts.

 

Investing in employees is extremely important to companies right now since the average worker is less likely to stay with a company that doesn’t treat them right- and happy employees turn out better results. Make a space that’s comfortable and welcoming and that prepares them to get back to work.

Touchless and Simple Technology Updates

Touchless technology can be a great time saver for your company! This can mean anything from how they clock into doors, sinks, and anything else that needs to be updated. These small updates can save time and resources. An automated door isn’t likely to stay open and let the AC out as much as a door that someone leaves open or forgets to close. The same goes for touchless sinks, which can save water since they often run on a timer that will only run the amount of water needed.

Every Commercial Space Could Use a Remodel

Although commercial spaces are unique in their needs and style, these changes can be an improvement on almost any building. Consider making some of these updates soon.

 

Ryan Shure is an editor for the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.