Plan for When Construction Starts

It’s never too early to begin planning for construction near your business. Here are some things you can do to you prepare your business:Worker With Cones

  • Learn your rights as a property owner. CDOT offers resources at: www.codot.gov/business/manuals/right-of-
    way/Supplemental%20Information/row-brochures
  • Make staffing decisions that will be appropriate for your projected business workload during construction.
  • Plan for different scenarios of how construction may impact your business.
  • Gather customer contact information so you can stay in contact with them during construction.
  • Prepare customers, suppliers, and employees for upcoming construction so they can expect it. Let them know you are open for business and tell them how they can access your business.
  • Consider partnerships with other businesses impacted by construction.
  • Market your business ahead of construction.
  • Get advanced information about changes to parking, roadway configurations, etc.