Arizona Commercial General Contractor
Scope Contracting is an Arizona commercial general contractor serving business owners, developers, franchise operators, commercial tenants, and property managers throughout Greater Phoenix and select Arizona markets. We provide design-build construction, tenant improvements, restaurant and retail build-outs, medical and dental office construction, commercial renovations, and ground-up construction.
Licensed in Arizona under AZ #343488, KB-1 Dual Building Contractor, our team manages projects from early planning and budgeting through permitting, construction, inspections, and final turnover.
Planning a commercial construction project in Arizona? Call Scope Contracting at (480) 843-8142 for a free consultation and estimate.
Commercial Construction Built Around Your Business
A commercial space must support the way your business operates—not simply look good on a set of plans. Workflow, equipment, customer experience, accessibility, safety, building systems, and future growth all influence how a project should be designed and built.
Scope Contracting begins by learning how the completed property will be used. We then coordinate the owner, design professionals, trade contractors, vendors, and property representatives around a practical scope, budget, and schedule. This early alignment helps identify conflicts before they become costly changes during construction.
Arizona Commercial Construction Services
Design-Build Construction
Design-build brings design coordination and construction planning into a more unified process. With contractor input early in development, owners can evaluate constructability, materials, building systems, permitting requirements, costs, and scheduling before the design is finalized.
Our design-build services may include site and feasibility review, architectural and engineering coordination, preliminary budgeting, constructability review, permit coordination, construction management, and project turnover. The result is a clearer line of communication and accountability from concept through completion.
Commercial Tenant Improvements
Scope Contracting converts existing suites, commercial shells, and previously occupied spaces into functional environments for new or expanding businesses. Tenant improvement projects may include demolition, framing, drywall, space reconfiguration, mechanical and electrical modifications, plumbing, lighting, accessibility upgrades, finishes, and life-safety coordination.
Before work begins, we review the proposed use, existing conditions, landlord criteria, plans, and available building systems. This helps uncover limitations or missing scope that could affect the budget, permit process, or opening date.
Restaurant Construction
Restaurant construction requires careful coordination of the kitchen, dining areas, utilities, ventilation, fire protection, equipment, finishes, accessibility, and operational workflow. Scope Contracting handles ground-up restaurants, first- and second-generation build-outs, franchise locations, commercial kitchens, dining rooms, bars, and renovations.
Owners benefit from involving a commercial contractor before signing a lease or finalizing a site. Electrical capacity, plumbing, grease waste, ventilation routes, equipment connections, and existing conditions can significantly change the cost of converting a property into a restaurant.
Medical and Dental Office Construction
Medical and dental offices have more specialized requirements than standard professional spaces. Clinical equipment, patient circulation, staff workflow, privacy, plumbing, electrical service, HVAC, technology, and accessibility must be coordinated with the layout.
We build and renovate medical practices, dental offices, urgent care facilities, vision centers, examination rooms, treatment spaces, reception areas, and administrative offices. Working with the owner, design team, equipment vendors, and trades early helps prevent late changes to room layouts and building systems.
Retail and Franchise Construction
Scope Contracting builds retail stores, shopping-center tenant improvements, franchise locations, storefronts, and ground-up retail properties. We coordinate brand standards with the realities of the site, including landlord requirements, local plan review, utilities, access, existing construction, fixtures, and opening deadlines.
For projects in active shopping centers, we also plan around deliveries, neighboring tenants, customer circulation, approved work hours, and property-management requirements.
Commercial Remodeling and Renovation
Commercial remodeling can modernize an outdated property, support an expansion, prepare a space for a new tenant, or improve the customer and employee experience. Our work includes office, restaurant, retail, medical, and dental renovations; interior reconfiguration; restroom upgrades; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements; accessibility work; and phased construction in occupied properties.
Existing buildings sometimes contain undocumented modifications or concealed conditions. We review the available information during pre-construction and communicate how discoveries in the field may affect the scope, cost, or schedule.
Industrial and Ground-Up Construction
Our commercial and industrial capabilities include warehouses, distribution facilities, pre-engineered metal buildings, tilt-up construction, commercial shells, facility expansions, and other ground-up projects.
Planning may involve site access, loading operations, clear heights, equipment placement, utilities, fire protection, structural systems, and future expansion. Addressing these needs early helps ensure the building supports both current operations and long-term business plans.
Industries We Serve
Scope Contracting works with a range of Arizona businesses and commercial property owners, including:
- Restaurants and food-service operators
- Retail stores, shopping centers, and franchise businesses
- Medical, dental, fitness, and wellness practices
- Professional offices and commercial tenants
- Developers and commercial real estate owners
- Warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities
Every project is organized around the property, its intended use, the systems it requires, and the owner’s business goals.
Pre-Construction Planning
Many of the decisions that shape a commercial project are made before construction begins. Site selection, lease terms, design, equipment, finishes, utilities, permitting, procurement, and long-lead materials can all influence the final budget and timeline.
Scope Contracting can assist with site and space evaluations, feasibility review, preliminary budgeting, scope development, design coordination, constructability, value planning, permit-path coordination, and preliminary scheduling.
For a tenant improvement, an early review may reveal whether a property has adequate power, plumbing, ventilation, access, or fire protection for the proposed use. For ground-up construction, it can align site conditions, structural requirements, design priorities, and project phasing before major commitments are made.
Our Commercial Construction Process
- Consultation and Property Review
We discuss the location, intended use, scope, design status, budget expectations, and target schedule. Our team then reviews the available plans and existing conditions, including utilities, access, building systems, structural considerations, landlord criteria, and potential conflicts.
- Pre-Construction Coordination
Scope Contracting works with the appropriate project participants to clarify responsibilities, identify missing information, review constructability, coordinate materials and equipment, and establish the expected permit and construction sequence.
- Budget and Schedule Development
Pricing is based on the actual project—not a generic cost-per-square-foot promise. Building type, property condition, design complexity, finishes, equipment, mechanical and electrical needs, plumbing, permits, procurement, and schedule all affect the estimate.
- Construction Management
During construction, we coordinate trades, materials, site activity, documentation, inspections, and communication with project stakeholders. Scope Contracting’s leadership remains directly involved throughout the project.
- Completion and Turnover
As construction nears completion, our team coordinates applicable final inspections, resolves punch-list items, and prepares the property for turnover to the owner or tenant.
Commercial Permitting in Arizona
Permit requirements vary by location, occupancy, building type, proposed use, and scope. Depending on the project, approvals may involve architectural and structural plans, mechanical, electrical and plumbing documents, fire and life-safety systems, accessibility, utilities, food-service reviews, building inspections, and occupancy approval.
These reviews can affect both the construction start and the planned opening date. Scope Contracting helps coordinate the permitting and construction phases with the owner, design professionals, and other project stakeholders.
Arizona Service Area
Scope Contracting primarily serves Phoenix and the surrounding metropolitan area, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, and nearby communities. Project availability outside Greater Phoenix depends on the location, scope, and schedule.
Why Choose Scope Contracting?
- Licensed in Arizona: AZ #343488, KB-1 Dual Building Contractor.
- More than 450 completed commercial projects: Experience across restaurant, retail, office, medical, fitness, and industrial environments.
- Hands-on leadership: Founder Shawn Robles has worked in construction since 1991 and remains directly involved in company projects.
- Multi-state capabilities: Licensed for commercial construction in Arizona, Nevada, and California.
- Design-build coordination: One team can coordinate planning, design professionals, engineering, permitting, budgeting, and construction.
- Brand experience: Scope Contracting’s portfolio includes projects associated with PGA Tour Superstore, Orangetheory Fitness, The Hartford, ARCO AM/PM, Buy Buy Baby, and Credit Union 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scope Contracting licensed in Arizona?
Yes. Scope Contracting holds Arizona license AZ #343488, KB-1 Dual Building Contractor.
What areas does Scope Contracting serve?
We primarily serve Phoenix and Greater Phoenix, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Glendale. Contact us to discuss projects elsewhere in Arizona.
Does Scope Contracting provide design-build services?
Yes. Our design-build capabilities can include early planning, architectural and engineering coordination, budgeting, constructability review, permitting, construction management, and turnover.
Can you evaluate a property before we sign a lease?
Yes. Early feasibility and pre-construction reviews can help identify utility limitations, existing conditions, access concerns, and construction requirements that may affect the budget or schedule.
How much does commercial construction cost in Arizona?
Cost depends on the project type, square footage, location, design, property condition, materials, finishes, building systems, equipment, permits, and schedule. A project-specific evaluation is necessary to prepare a responsible estimate.
How long does a commercial construction project take?
The timeline depends on design development, permitting, procurement, complexity, existing conditions, inspections, material availability, and owner decisions. We develop a schedule after reviewing the project scope and available construction information.
Discuss Your Arizona Commercial Construction Project
Whether you are planning a tenant improvement, restaurant, medical office, retail store, commercial renovation, warehouse, or ground-up building, Scope Contracting can help turn the project requirements into a practical plan.
Call (480) 843-8142 to schedule a free consultation and request an estimate for your Arizona commercial construction project.