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:

• 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.