The 30 second elevator pitch for our firm is this:
We are an outsourced development partner for retail, restaurant and office brands who are expanding through the state of Florida. We utilize a comprehensive project delivery method that aids a development from conception to completion. This includes pre-construction, permitting, FF+E project management, general contracting, and post-construction facility maintenance. The niche Hurd has in the marketplace creates undeniable value for businesses seeking growth in the sunshine state.
This text highlights some of the concrete ways an outsourced development partner can help take your growth to the next level. So, why outsource?
WHY OUTSOURCE?
Outsourcing work, in any industry, delivers several key competitive advantages:
- Increased focus on core business activities
- Delegation of tedious, timely tasks
- Access to a larger pool of professionals (in this case contractors, architects, etc.)
- Third party contractors are more incentivized to perform
WE ARE EXPERTS
With over 700 completed projects since the inception of Hurd Construction Management, we have seen just about everything. Through trial and error we have found best practices around labor shortages, institutional landlords, a fragmented contractor landscape, inflation, material costs, and more. Through this trial and error, we are able to share our best practices with customers to help them navigate the same looming concerns. Think of it this way. You wouldn’t hire a mechanic to perform heart surgery, right? So why hire anyone other than an expert to open your restaurants? Our full-time job and sole focus on a day-to-day basis is retail, restaurant, and office development.
LEAN AND MEAN
Many companies, especially those growing through the franchise model, tend to prefer to keep their overhead low. With that in mind, partnering with an outsourced firm allows brands to grow their team without the long-term fixed costs of W-2 employees on a regular payroll. When the growth stops, we go away.
Time is of the essence in statewide expansion. So with the real estate landscape being more competitive than ever and local incentives becoming limited and aggressive, working with Hurd offers immediate assistance and can help avoid delays in recruiting, onboarding, and training. From a cash-flow standpoint, flexible “pay as you go” variable support is far less expensive than full-time employees. Our strategic role flexibility allows for “as much as you need, and as little as you need” services on different projects.
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
Post COVID-19 pandemic, Florida has become a hotbed for families moving here, as well as for businesses expanding to the state. Many of these businesses are out-of-state and maintain headquarters not positioned inside of Florida. Working with Hurd offers “boots on the ground” assistance to help non-local brands achieve strategic growth in a complex market.
Teaming up with a local expert offers access to a large list of qualified local vendors, best practices to navigate difficult building requirements, and reduced costs for project managers needing to travel to job sites from elsewhere in the country.
Ultimately, the outsourced advantage lies in partnering with field experts to allow them to do what they do best. All the while, having that time freed up to do what you do best – growing your business.
“We started with a traditional GC project scope and found that the work we had to internally manage was too costly and time consuming. Since late 2021 to now, we have had a very positive experience with Hurd to the point that today they serve as our outsourced project development department to build out our stores”
– Chief Strategy Officer, International QSR Brand
Ready to work with a strong construction advisor?
At Hurd Construction, we are construction advisor experts and drive for the strongest results. If you have a project coming up and you need a strong partner or advice on hiring a general contractor, we would love to connect. Leave us a message or give us a call at (866) 231-2477 today.
