Increased safety, customer appeal, and the moderation of energy costs are three influencers that you can focus on while planning the restoration of a commercial building. Identify how the upgrades will aid in daily operations or benefit you in the future, to help you choose upgrades and materials that will be appropriate for the proposed project. 1. Address Past Issues If you will continue operating the business and have plans to expand your product line, take into account any issues that are potentially dangerous and have resulted in temporary stopping operations on occasion.