On a commercial project the exterior is usually the last thing finished and the first thing a tenant, parent or customer sees. The scopes involved are familiar: grading and site improvements, drainage, concrete flatwork, irrigation, landscape, turf, fencing and trees. What varies is how many companies it takes to deliver them.
The scopes
Site preparation and grading set the finished elevations. Drainage moves storm water to the designed outlets. Flatwork, walks and curbs tie the building to the site. Irrigation and landscape are installed from the plan set and specifications. Turf systems and recreational areas serve schools, parks and multifamily developments. Fencing closes the perimeter.
Why one subcontract helps
When those scopes run under separate companies, the GC owns the sequencing, the finger-pointing and the schedule gaps between trades. When they run under one company, there is one schedule, one point of contact and one party accountable for the finished site.
- Send plans, specifications and the bid due date together.
- Ask for a scope letter that lists inclusions and exclusions by division.
- Confirm who manages submittals and closeout.
Related capability
Commercial Landscaping
