Commercial Construction Plano
Shopping Center Construction in Plano, TX
Full-service general contractor delivering shopping center construction for developers, property owners, and facility managers across North Texas. Direct communication, single-source accountability, and 20+ years of commercial construction experience.
Shopping center construction develops ground-up retail properties from site acquisition through tenant turnover. As your general contractor, we manage complete shopping center development—coordinating site work, building construction, tenant improvements, and common area development—delivering properties ready for retail operations and generating returns for investors.
Shopping center development requires sophisticated coordination across multiple disciplines. Site planning balances tenant requirements, parking ratios, traffic patterns, and zoning constraints. Building design accommodates diverse tenant types from anchors to in-line retail. Phased construction allows early tenant occupancy while later phases proceed. Our project managers orchestrate these moving parts delivering centers on schedule and budget.
Retail development schedules drive construction approaches. Pre-leasing anchors triggers construction start. Shell building completion enables tenant build-outs. Phased openings maximize return while construction continues. We structure construction sequencing supporting leasing strategies and financial pro formas.
For developers and investors, shopping center quality affects lease rates, tenant retention, and property values. Quality construction supports premium tenants. Efficient layouts maximize leasable area. Proper infrastructure reduces operating costs. We deliver shopping centers that perform financially while providing quality retail environments.
What's Included
- Site development and utilities
- Building shell construction
- Parking lot and landscaping
- Common area improvements
- MEP systems and infrastructure
- Tenant demising and utilities
- Storefront and entries
- Signage coordination
- Project management and scheduling
- Warranty and turnover
Common Project Scenarios
Strip center development with anchor grocery and in-line retail
Pad site retail for single tenant (pharmacy, fast food, etc.)
Neighborhood center with multiple buildings and outparcels
Power center with big-box anchors and supporting retail
Representative project scope for illustration purposes
Neighborhood Shopping Center
McKinney, TX
Project Scope:
52,000 SF shopping center with grocery anchor and 8 in-line shops
Client Situation:
Developer needed center delivered for anchor tenant opening in 12 months
Our Approach:
Fast-track permitting and site work. Phased construction allowed grocery build-out while in-line shells completed. Coordinated multiple tenant build-outs during final phases.
Outcome:
Grocery opened on schedule. In-line tenants completed over following 3 months. Center achieved 95% occupancy within 6 months of anchor opening.
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Shopping Center Construction FAQs
How long does shopping center construction take from start to finish?
Timeline depends on center size and tenant mix. A 40,000 SF strip center might take 10-14 months from groundbreaking to substantial completion. Larger centers or those with anchor tenants requiring extensive build-out take longer. We can phase construction allowing early tenant openings.
Do you coordinate tenant build-outs during shell construction?
Yes. We coordinate tenant build-outs as part of turnkey delivery or separately if tenants contract directly. Shell building provides weather-tight space allowing concurrent build-outs. This approach compresses overall delivery timelines. We manage scheduling avoiding conflicts between shell work and tenant construction.
What permits and approvals are required for shopping center development?
Shopping centers require site development approval from city, building permits for structures, utility permits for water/sewer connections, TCEQ stormwater permit, fire marshal approvals, health department permits for food service tenants, and signage permits. Process typically takes 3-6 months before construction. We coordinate all approvals.
Can you build shopping centers for sale or lease to investors?
Yes. We build for developer clients regardless of intended disposition. Build-to-suit projects for single tenants, speculative development for future leasing, and build-to-core-and-shell for investor sales all follow similar construction processes. We coordinate with leasing agents and investors as needed.
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Talk with our project managers about your development. As your general contractor, we handle everything from site work through building turnover—with direct communication throughout.