FAQs

Unified Maintenance and Construction specializes in quick service restaurant build-outs and renovations, multi-unit franchise construction, commercial interior renovations, retail build-outs, and medical office and clinic renovations. Our work spans ground-up buildouts, tenant improvements, remodels, and refreshes across restaurant, retail, and commercial spaces.

We work with franchise owners, developers, brand teams, property managers, retail brands, restaurant operators, and construction managers who need reliable execution, clear communication, and accountability from pre-construction through closeout.

We combine self-performed work, project management, permit and municipal coordination, and a single point of contact from start to finish. We put significant effort into understanding project scope during the bid process to help reduce costly change orders and unexpected material costs. With over 20,000 square feet of warehouse space, clients can pre-ship materials to us ahead of a project. And our team follows projects all the way through closeout and certificate of occupancy — clients are not left chasing final details on their own.

Yes. Multi-unit franchise build-outs and renovations are a core part of our work. We are set up to coordinate multiple locations simultaneously while maintaining consistency in quality, schedule, and process from site to site.

Yes. We regularly work in active commercial environments and schedule around business operations, including nights and weekends, to minimize disruption to your customers and staff.

Yes. Permit procurement and municipal coordination are part of our standard project management process. Our team proactively addresses permit requirements, follows up on approvals, and supports closeout documentation — particularly on restaurant, retail, and interior renovation projects where timing is critical to opening dates and franchise compliance.

Unified Maintenance and Construction is based in Bloomfield, New York and primarily serves New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Vermont, Connecticut, and New Jersey. We also consider select national projects when the scope fits a small traveling team and can be completed with limited equipment and strong field coordination.

Our project history includes long-standing work with Starbucks and other brands including Dunkin', POPUP Bagel, DaVita, Verizon, Just Salad, Tim Hortons, Circle K, AppleGreen, and Auntie Anne's.

You can reach out through the contact form on our website, call 585-313-6485, or email scorcoran@unifiedmac.com. We will start with a conversation about your project scope, timeline, and locations, then move into a detailed bid. We invest time upfront to understand your scope thoroughly so our pricing is accurate and surprises are minimized.

We self-perform a significant portion of our work, which gives us tighter control over quality, scheduling, and cost. Where subcontractors are used, we manage them directly as part of our single point of contact model — you are always working with us, not chasing down trades.

Yes. Unified Maintenance and Construction carries the appropriate licensing and insurance for commercial construction, including general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Certificates of insurance are available upon request.

Schedule control is one of our core strengths. We build detailed project schedules from the start, track milestones closely, and communicate proactively when something may affect timing. For franchise and QSR clients, we understand that missed opening dates have real cost consequences, and we manage accordingly.

Yes. We are familiar with the brand standard requirements common to national QSR and retail franchise systems and work within franchisor-specified materials, finishes, and construction guidelines. We coordinate with franchisors and their representatives as needed throughout the project.

Yes. We operate over 20,000 square feet of warehouse space at our Bloomfield, New York facility. Clients can pre-ship custom materials, equipment, and millwork directly to us ahead of construction. We receive, organize, and store those items and deliver them to the job site as needed. This reduces job site congestion, protects long-lead items, and helps maintain tighter construction schedules — especially valuable for multi-location programs and QSR build-outs where coordinating deliveries to an active or not-yet-ready job site adds unnecessary complexity and risk.

Our responsibility does not end at substantial completion. Unified Maintenance and Construction provides punch list coordination, closeout support, and warranty follow-through to ensure a smooth handoff. Our team supports the process through certificate of occupancy and remains available throughout the warranty period to address outstanding items — so clients are not left chasing final details on their own.

Our projects range from smaller tenant improvements and targeted renovations to full commercial build-outs. We are well suited to mid-size commercial projects, particularly in the restaurant and retail space, and to programs involving repeat work across multiple franchise locations.

Unified Maintenance and Construction was founded in 2008, starting as two people providing facility maintenance and construction services. Over the past 17 years, the company has grown into a trusted commercial contractor serving major restaurant and retail clients, including Fortune 500 brands, with the majority of work coming from repeat customers.

Our primary focus is planned construction and renovation projects, but we can discuss urgent or time-sensitive commercial repair needs on a case-by-case basis. Contact us at 585-313-6485 to discuss your situation.