Ground-Up Commercial Construction in Draper, Utah
A concierge-level approach that keeps you in control—clear steps from site plan to certificate of occupancy.
Why owners choose CM Pros for ground-up builds
You’re the decision-maker. We structure the work so you stay in the driver’s seat while we guide, coordinate, and protect your vision—calmly, transparently, and with meticulous execution. Our Concierge Construction Method pairs open-book pricing with proactive communication, so every decision, cost, and schedule impact is clear before we build.
What “ground-up” means with CM Pros
From due diligence and sitework through structure, enclosure, MEP systems, interiors, and commissioning, we deliver the entire core-and-shell and buildout package. If you’re comparing tenant improvements to ground-up, we’ll help you model cost, schedule, and entitlement differences for Draper locations such as Town Center and the 136 Center/Bangerter corridor.
Our Concierge Construction Method
1. Paid Preconstruction & Design Agreement
We start with a formal, paid preconstruction/design engagement that aligns program, budget, and schedule. You’ll see scope, timeline, cost structure, and key decision points up front, with a clean handoff into permitting and detailed design.
2. Pricing & Plan Finalization (Open-Book)
We collect and compare trade bids, value-engineer options, and present a line-by-line cost breakdown for your approval—before the construction contract is executed. Expect clear schedules and a documented change-order protocol.
3. Build with Concierge Oversight
Your project manager coordinates weekly updates in BuilderTrend, sets milestone walk-throughs, and resolves RFIs quickly so field work stays predictable. You receive consistent progress communications and written approvals on any scope changes.
4. Closeout & Care
We finish with a detailed punch, provide O&M manuals and warranty documentation, and schedule a post-move-in check to confirm performance.
What’s Included in a CM Pros Ground-Up Build
- Preconstruction: Due diligence, budgeting, logistics, and permitting strategy; coordination with civil/architect/MEP.
- Site & Utilities: Mass grading, utilities, drainage, and SWPPP compliance planning. Draper requires SWPPP submittals and, for 1+ acre soil disturbance or projects under a common plan, UPDES stormwater permit coverage.
- Structure & Envelope: Foundations, steel/CMU/tilt-up or wood framing as specified; roofing and façade systems.
- MEP & Life Safety: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and code-required systems coordinated through commissioning.
- Interiors: Core restrooms, stair/elevator finishes, office/retail fit-outs tailored to brand standards.
- Commissioning & Handover: System tests, AHJ inspections, and turn-over package with warranties and maintenance guides.
Local Expertise: Draper Permitting, Planning & Engineering
Draper City conducts building and planning via online portals for submittals, status checks, and resubmittals—the fastest way to keep your review moving.
For site development, Draper publishes Design Standards & Details (drainage, traffic, water, landscaping) that shape civil drawings and reviews.
Most commercial site plans require a package that includes a preliminary title report, a soils report and geological hazards study, and full plan sheets (grading/drainage, utilities, landscaping). Draper’s Site Plan Checklist lays this out, and our team coordinates the right sequence so you don’t lose weeks to missing items.
On stormwater, Draper requires a SWPPP and ties local review to the state UPDES program. We build the erosion-control plan and file the right coverage forms before mobilization.
Why timing matters: With significant regional growth (including the Point of the Mountain redevelopment and steady industrial demand), entitlement and utility coordination windows can influence schedule. Planning early preserves your opening date.
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What It’s Like to Work with CM Pros
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FAQs About Ground-Up Commercial Construction in Draper, Utah
Who pulls permits?
We prepare complete submittals and coordinate with your design team; the permit holder is typically the GC once the building permit is ready to issue via Draper’s Building Services Portal.
Do I need a SWPPP?
Yes, if your project disturbs one acre or more (or is part of a common plan). Draper requires a SWPPP reviewed locally and UPDES coverage with the state.
What timelines should I expect?
Timelines depend on entitlement, utility review, and scope, but our preconstruction agreement sequences site plan, civil, and building reviews through Draper’s online portals to compress the critical path.
How do you manage change orders?
All changes are priced open-book and approved in writing before work proceeds; your BuilderTrend portal shows current budget status in real time.
Can you build through winter?
Yes—with adjusted sequencing, enclosures, and temporary heat when required. We plan weather contingencies during preconstruction to protect quality and schedule.
Ready to build in Draper?
You decide; we guide. That’s the Concierge Construction Method from CM Pros.