How long is based on the size of the project, weather and county ordinances but in general, major commercial construction will take between 6 months and more than a year. Preparing the site can take a few weeks if there needs to be grading, drainage or utilities installed. A lot of people are inquiring about the approval of the Buc-ee’s construction in Monroe County because once this passes, we can better predict when the store will be open. Typically, once approved, the developers start site preparation, fuel station installation and store construction as soon as possible. Buc-ee’s are larger than typical gas stations, so the construction could involve parking areas, several pumps, advertising and the realignment of the road. Neighbors will see activity in the early months of construction, and expect to see the building erected quickly after the foundation is laid.