Should Tenants Handle Construction and Relocation Themselves?
Design and construction of a new office space, no matter the size, is a complex process. It is very time consuming and can be a full-time job…
Construction
Top 10 Ways to Avoid Owner Contributed Construction Schedule Overruns
For many Owners, undertaking a capital improvement project is not something they do all the time. What is often viewed as Owners getting in their…
Constructing the Connected Conference Room – iPads and Androids Have a Seat at the Table
Think how technology has changed your business. Has your staff passed a tablet around to present a video, website or PowerPoint? Did a client record…
Avoid Office Renovation Disasters: Ensure all Trades Work from the “Same Page”
When architects send revised construction drawings to the general contractor in the field, the GC is responsible for distributing the revised plans to the various…
Why you need a Project Manager to help with your office move.
Companies often lack the experience and time to manage the overwhelming challenges and short timelines associated with site selection, build out and relocation. A Project Manager, aka…
Landlord or Tenant Build-Out, Which is Right for You?
When negotiating your commercial office lease, the Tenant Improvement Work Letter (TI) covers the design and construction work required to build and fit out the…
Avoid Costly Change Orders By Planning Your New Office Electrical and Data Outlets
Architectural floor plans are just as important for the commercial tenant to review and approve as it is for the trades to build the space…
Tenant Office Fit Out – What’s Wrong With These Pictures?
Tenants, be forewarned. Whether it be a landlord or tenant fit out, you have the right to reject poor craftsmanship and faulty products. Say what?…
NYC Building Permits – What does NB, Alteration Type I, II, III and Directive 14 Mean?
Department of Buildings work permits are required for most construction projects. If the project’s scope requires plans and permits, you must hire a New York…
For Commercial Tenants Leasing New Space, What Value Does a Project Manager Offer?
“Owner’s Reps” are also known as “Project Managers” or Tenant Rep Project Manager and should not be confused with a Tenant Rep Real Estate Broker…