# Commercial Construction Contractor — Southeast Michigan > Design-build, general contracting, and construction management for commercial projects in Ypsilanti, Canton, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, and Metro Detroit. Family-owned since 1959. - **URL:** https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/ - **Modified:** 2026-10-22 - **Business:** CHC Total Building, Inc. · 3701 Berry Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 · (313) 350-0648 · info@chctotal.com --- Commercial construction · Since 1959 # Commercial construction contractor for Southeast Michigan One company for the whole project — planning, design, construction, and closeout — so you aren’t coordinating a dozen contractors. CHC Total builds, renovates, and repairs commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings across Metro Detroit. [Get a free quote](https://chctotal.com/contact/) · [Call (313) 350-0648](tel:+13133500648) ![Structural steel frame of a multi-story commercial building under construction at sunset] **CHC Total Building, Inc. is a family-owned commercial general contractor based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, providing design-build, general contracting, and construction management since 1959.** We handle new construction, renovations, tenant build-outs, repairs, and demolition for businesses in Canton, Plymouth, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Novi, Detroit, and the rest of Southeast Michigan. ## One contractor, every phase CHC Total maintains success on projects because of a solid team effort set out in the earliest stages of a project. In today’s competitive business environment, owners increasingly want the value of a single company providing diversified services. ### 1. Planning Establish program and project requirements, provide research and budget estimates, perform on-site analysis, and coordinate environmental studies. ### 2. Design Monitor schedule and budget during design, provide engineering and life-cycle cost analysis, develop continuous cost estimates, analyze labor, review permit and regulatory requirements, and order long-lead materials and equipment. ### 3. Construction Conduct pre-construction meetings, establish quality control, coordinate construction activities, maintain schedules, inspect for compliance with contract documents, report progress, and keep complete project records. ### 4. Post-construction Prepare and expedite the punch list, assemble record drawings, O&M manuals, and warranties, supervise testing and start-up, prepare closeout documentation, provide a final report, and administer warranty work. ## Interior and exterior commercial construction Whether it’s a new building, a renovation that has to happen while you stay open, or a repair that can’t wait, CHC Total is equipped to undertake a wide variety of projects for individual owners, tenants, and property managers. - Designing - New construction - Building - Renovations & tenant build-outs - Repairs - Service work - Demolition ### Trades we cover - Site work - Concrete - Iron & steel - Drywall - Trucking - Electrical - Plumbing - Painting - Woodwork & carpentry - Flooring & tile - Asphalt paving Self-performed by our crews or delivered through our long-standing roster of vetted trade partners. ## Quality: our zero-defect approach Every project is managed toward a **Zero Defect Project**. Quality awareness starts in design, not at the punch list: - Document review during design, before construction - Pre-installation meetings with each trade - Project inspections throughout the job - Studying, documenting, and correcting any problems - Researching details, materials, and installation procedures - Developing standard details ### Safety on every site CHC Total is fully committed to safety. We regularly conduct site safety analysis, write project-specific safety plans, and hold daily safety meetings to discuss potential job hazards and how to prevent accidents or injury. ## From our job sites ![Structural steel frame of a multi-story commercial building under construction at sunset] ![Aerial view of a ready-mix concrete truck pouring a curb and footing] ![Aerial view of site work and concrete replacement in a commercial parking lot] ## Commercial Construction by city Local information, response details, and FAQs for each community we serve: - [Canton, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/canton/) - [Plymouth, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/plymouth/) - [Ann Arbor, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/ann-arbor/) - [Ypsilanti, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/ypsilanti/) - [Livonia, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/livonia/) - [Northville, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/northville/) - [Novi, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/novi/) - [South Lyon, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/south-lyon/) - [New Hudson, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/new-hudson/) - [Commerce Township, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/commerce-township/) - [White Lake, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/white-lake/) - [Whitmore Lake, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/whitmore-lake/) - [Detroit, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/detroit/) - [Westland, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/westland/) - [Belleville, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/belleville/) - [Saline, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/saline/) - [Dearborn, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/dearborn/) - [Farmington Hills, MI](https://chctotal.com/services/commercial-construction/farmington-hills/) ## Commercial Construction FAQs ** ### What does CHC Total build? ** Commercial, industrial, and institutional projects: new construction, interior and exterior renovations, tenant build-outs, repairs, and service work — along with the site work, concrete, paving, and demolition that support them. ** ### Do you offer design-build or construction management? ** Both. We can deliver a project design-build under a single contract, act as your general contractor on an existing design, or provide construction management alongside your architect. [Compare the delivery methods](https://chctotal.com/resources/design-build-vs-general-contracting/). ** ### Where do you work? ** Throughout Southeast Michigan — Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, Northville, Novi, Westland, Belleville, Saline, Dearborn, Detroit, and surrounding communities. See all [service areas](https://chctotal.com/service-areas/). ** ### How do you control quality? ** Our goal is a zero-defect project. We review documents during design, hold pre-installation meetings, inspect throughout construction, document and correct problems, research details and materials, and develop standard details. ** ### How do you handle safety? ** CHC Total performs site safety analysis, writes project-specific safety plans, and holds daily safety meetings that review potential hazards and how to prevent accidents and injuries. ## Related services ### [Excavation & Site Work](https://chctotal.com/services/excavation-site-work/) Underground utilities, building pads, grading, and lot clearing. [Learn more →](https://chctotal.com/services/excavation-site-work/) ### [Demolition](https://chctotal.com/services/demolition/) Selective interior demolition to complete building removal. [Learn more →](https://chctotal.com/services/demolition/) ### [Concrete & Asphalt Paving](https://chctotal.com/services/concrete-asphalt-paving/) Parking lots, flatwork, curbs, dock aprons, and repairs. [Learn more →](https://chctotal.com/services/concrete-asphalt-paving/) ## Get a free commercial construction quote Tell us about your property and schedule. We’ll walk the site and send a clear, written proposal. [Get a free quote](https://chctotal.com/contact/) · [Call (313) 350-0648](tel:+13133500648) --- _Source: [CHC Total](https://chctotal.com)_ _Generated: 2026-10-22 17:06:53_