Institutional construction generally describes projects intended for public use, such as educational institutions, hospitals, government buildings, and other public service facilities. In a way, this type of project is a “public” version of a commercial project.
While many institutional projects are public projects (i.e. owned by a public agency), they may also be privately developed, owned, and/or operated. As a result, there is significant overlap between commercial and institutional construction when it comes to design requirements, building materials, and equipment needs.