CommercialConstruction

Because you work with the contractor that builds your project. One team is accountable from estimate to closeout, permits and inspections are documented to the codes your jurisdiction has adopted, and there is no added layer of contractor markup.

Inside city limits, any new commercial structure, addition, or change of occupancy in Texas requires a commercial building permit from the city. Unincorporated county sites generally have no county building permit, but floodplain, septic, driveway and, in some counties, fire-code permits may apply. This includes plan review by a licensed architect or engineer, zoning verification, fire marshal review (for certain occupancies), and inspections at multiple stages of construction. UTS BuildPros manages the full permitting process — we prepare permit packages, liaise with city officials, and track approvals so your project stays on schedule.

Review times vary by city and by how complete the submittal is; Texas law (Local Gov't Code §214.904) generally requires a city to approve or deny a building permit within 45 days of submission, with one 30-day extension by written notice. Dallas publishes monthly review-time reports. We factor permit review into every project schedule from day one.

Timeline depends on project size and type. A typical small commercial build-out or tenant improvement (2,000–5,000 sq ft) can be completed in 6–12 weeks after permit approval. A standalone retail or office building (5,000–20,000 sq ft) typically runs 4–8 months. Larger industrial or multi-tenant projects can range from 8–18 months. We provide detailed milestone schedules at the start of every project.

Yes, in Oklahoma; Arkansas is limited to residential work for now. UTS BuildPros holds the City of Oklahoma City Building Residential Contractor license (CR-37328-L) and Arkansas Residential Builder License No. 0465660226. Neither Texas nor Oklahoma licenses general contractors at the state level, so no state license is required for our Texas work. Arkansas apartment and commercial work of $50,000 or more requires a commercial license, which we do not currently hold. In Oklahoma we delivered a 5,000 sq ft maintenance building for the City of Hugo. If your project sits in a state where we are not yet licensed, we will pursue the license for it: our Division President passed the NASCLA Accredited Commercial Exam, which twenty licensing agencies across 17 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands accept in place of their own trade exam, so that is a filing rather than a re-examination. Contact us with your project location — we'll confirm availability and discuss your specific requirements.

Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with owner-retained architects and engineers of record. As the general contractor, we review drawings for constructability, provide value engineering input early in the design phase, and manage the RFI and submittal process throughout construction. We're comfortable working within owner-architect-contractor frameworks or design-build arrangements.

Yes. For clients who want a single point of responsibility from concept to completion, we offer design-build delivery through our network of licensed architects and engineers. This approach typically reduces overall project cost and schedule by allowing construction planning to happen in parallel with design. It also simplifies communication — one team, one contract, one point of contact.

Our quotes are detailed and itemized — no vague lump sums or undefined allowances. A typical commercial proposal includes: site work, foundation, structural framing, exterior envelope, MEP rough-in coordination, interior finishes, permit fees, and a detailed project schedule. We clearly call out any owner-furnished items, design contingencies, or items deferred to trade contractors so you know exactly what you're buying.

Yes. UTS BuildPros field supervisors hold OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach training. Trade work is performed by prequalified licensed subcontractors, vetted for safety record. We maintain active ISNetworld (A-rated, EMR 0.81) and Avetta prequalification status, which is required by most institutional and Fortune 500 clients. Safety plans, daily logs, and incident reporting are standard on every commercial project.