Hiring Commercial Property Services Providers in Michigan

Commercial real estate services in Michigan begin by confirming that any builder holds a state Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration license if structural work touches the building envelope, while electricians, mechanical contractors, and plumbers are licensed statewide by LARA’s Bureau of Construction Codes. Soft vendors need a Michigan business registration; security companies require a Private Security Business license, and pesticide applicators a Commercial Applicator card from the Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. Require $2 million general liability for construction trades and $1 million for routine janitorial or landscaping, statutory workers’ comp, and E&O where design or environmental advice is provided. Insist vendors pull permits through the city Building Safety Department, meet Michigan Energy Code snow-load and wind-load standards, and follow EGLE storm-water and asbestos regulations. Choose firms with references on Detroit adaptive-reuse offices, Grand Rapids multifamily, or Upper Peninsula industrial sites before contract execution.