Hospitality is all about comfort, entertainment and functionality. An establishment that has all these traits can afford to charge a premium for their products and services. If you are planning to invest in the hospitality industry, whether by starting a hotel, restaurant, cafe, night club, bar, resort or a lounge, you will need to identify the best hospitality design and construction company to help make your dream come true. In that regard, the following are factors to consider when looking for a suitable HDC firm;
i) Experience
The amount of experience a company has should be taken into consideration. The most experienced firm, in terms of the number of jobs they have handled in the past as well as the number of years they have been in business should be given strong consideration. Obviously, professionals with the most experience are more likely to offer quality services and vice versa. For this reason, you may want to go through the portfolio of a contractor before making a decision. Check the types of projects they have handled as well as the quality of their work. The right firm must have handled several similar projects in the past.
ii) Insurance and Bond
Once you have created a shortlist, be sure to check if a firm is insured and has a performance bond. The insurance policy will protect you from all the liabilities that may arise from the construction project while the bond will ensure that you are properly compensated if the contractor delays completion of the project or fails to complete it. If the project is not done according to design specifications, the bond will also ensure that corrective measures are taken to ensure you get what you paid for.
iii) Licensing
Every contractor must be licensed before they can start offering services to local residents. For this reason, you should take your time to identify licensed HDC firms and add them to your list. You can also eliminate any firm that does not have a license from your shortlist. Be sure to check the license category to ensure the firm can handle the project you have at hand.
iv) Reputation
The reputation of a contractor should be checked before a decision is made. You want to work with a reputable firm that has consistently met the needs and expectations of clients.
v) Cost
Construction companies normally charge different rates for their services. Since you are cost conscious, you should make a shortlist of the most qualified firm and compare their rates to identify the most affordable firm to work with.