The challenge
A commercial building is a different animal than a farm shop: plan review, ADA clearances, exit and restroom requirements, and a certificate of occupancy standing between the owner and his first day of business. The hard constraint was the calendar — his lease at the old shop had an end date, and every week past it meant paying for two buildings. The long-lead items, overhead doors and rooftop HVAC, were quoting out past the date he needed to be open.