Why Does Longevity in Commercial Construction Matter?

We always talk about how Prost Builders has been in business since 1949, but do you realize the significance of that longevity for a new project? Experience in commercial construction and historic restoration work is more than branding, or something extra to put on your Request for Qualifications to a potential client. It’s a literal record of proven performance that brings the most value to the table. Prost Builders has almost 8 decades of institutional knowledge and experience, trusted subcontractor relationships, company stability, and a track record of the ability to deliver successful projects over a long period of time. Every construction company must begin at some time, but we’ve been doing this work for so long that we have the process perfected. If you choose an established commercial contractor and design-builder–you’re increasing your likelihood of a project’s success while reducing your risk. Prost Builders has been through volatile economic times of labor shortages, supply chain issues, recessions, and the ever-changing regulations dominating our industry that are proof of our sound business practices and resilience in each circumstance. Prost Builders has proven the ability to execute the project more efficiently than our less experienced competitors just by being successful and consistent in business for 78+ years. We’ve solved many challenges throughout our history, and it gives us the knowledge to identify potential issues early on to solve them. We have experienced project managers, superintendents, estimators, and labor crews due to our depth of institutional knowledge which can’t be duplicated overnight. That means we have more accurate project estimating, better scheduling, safety, and quality control, as well as quicker problem-solving abilities. We have experienced project efficiency, better project timelines, and maintain strong partnerships with local architects, trade partners, inspectors, local municipalities, subcontractors, and engineers to ensure a smooth process on our projects. Our longevity alone is evidence that our clients trust our company’s professional reputation and workmanship; whereas a new company may exhibit their ambition, they don’t have the extensive project portfolio, nor a long, proven track record we already have. Due to the cost of millions of dollars in commercial construction-many owners prefer a company that has demonstrated staying power for good reason. Though we are older than most of our competition, we consistently embrace innovation to remain competitive as part of our ability to adapt to new technology and standards in our industry. We add it to our traditional knowledge and practical field experience to create a model that combines sustainable practices, prefabrication methods, energy-efficient buildings, and other enhanced technologies that benefit our clients. Initial construction costs are not the only important factors for a long-term investment in a commercial building, that’s why Prost Builders understands and appreciates the importance of durability, maintainability, operational performance, and lifecycle costs. We focus on how the building will perform for our clients decades after completion-not just during construction. In our industry, what matters most is what Prost Builders is known for: trust, safety, quality, longevity, experience, and our commitment to client satisfaction.