Shopping and entertainment centers (SECs) belong to the commercial real estate segment. They are built both in megacities and in small towns. The optimal distribution of infrastructure within them allows you to get unique opportunities for recreation, trade, and entertainment. Usually, such stores have the most profitable rent for their owners.

From a technical point of view, the construction of a shopping and entertainment center is a complex and labor-intensive task. It is necessary to think over the architecture of the building in advance, calculate the passability, and consider the correct location of the main zones. It is also important to provide all the necessary communications. All this is decided at the planning stage, which has its own specifics.

Construction of shopping centers: design features

The design of each specific shopping center involves an exclusively individual approach. The right solution is possible only when taking into account the location of the future building, the area of ​​the land plot, the specifics of the settlement and the competitive environment.

The most important thing that is paid attention to at this stage is the correct distribution of space. According to generally accepted standards, at least 70% of the total area is allocated for retail outlets and shop windows. Everything else is occupied by entertainment venues and a food court. At the beginning, it is important to choose the right site for construction, while the infrastructure is certainly taken into account and the potential audience is studied. Attention is also paid to the issue of logistics. The design itself involves the following:

• collection of information to create a master plan;
• development of a general concept;
• creation of a sketch for familiarization with the customer;
• creation of a working project with components of the technological, engineering, design direction;
• preparation of technical documentation.

Finally, the project is transferred to the builders after approval.

How is the construction of a turnkey shopping center carried out?

The construction of a shopping center also involves a certain phasing. The adopted concept is necessarily taken into account. At the same time, special attention is paid to every detail. Based on the concept, financial calculations are made, and only after that can construction begin, each subsequent stage involves a large amount of work that must be performed by specialists in a specific field.

Further actions are as follows:

• Site preparation. The architectural features of the future building are taken into account, an area is immediately allocated for parking, the territory is cleared and fenced.
• Installation of the foundation. Its format is determined by the features of the building. Heavy equipment is used in earthworks.
• Building construction. The process takes place using selected materials. Constant rotation of construction equipment ensures their uninterrupted supply.
• Roof installation. Takes place after the installation of the ceiling.
• Internal work. The floor is arranged, zoning is made into a retail area convenient for visitors and premises for staff.

Work is also underway to develop the adjacent territory. The facility will be handed over after all stages of work are completed and test operations of the building are conducted.

What are the advantages of building turnkey shopping centers from specialists?

A properly built shopping mall allows its owner to occupy a stable position in the commercial market, maintain a real level of rental payments and have high profits. Turnkey construction of a shopping mall is the best way to get a ready-to-use space. Construction companies provide such services by developing projects for various purposes and in various volumes by area. Specialists also offer planning services, prepare estimates and determine the specifics and stages of construction in advance. The advantages of such an order are the following:

• a comprehensive approach to each individual object;
• performance of work within the terms stipulated by the contract;
• legal responsibility for each stage and the result as a whole;
• financial transparency - the company provides an estimate for materials and services, without allowing any additional costs;
• a team of highly qualified specialists - construction companies employ designers, architects, and builders of various specialties.

During construction, reports are provided for each completed stage. All these and other features are a strong argument for those who plan to build a shopping and entertainment center in the short term.