Experts share top costly Tenant Improvement Work Letter Oversights
A tenant (who didn’t use a project manager) once told me of an argument with his landlord shortly after move-in to his newly constructed office….
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Tenant Tip – Check for Damaged Windows Before Construction or Pay Later
My general contractor on a 52,000 sq ft tenant build out received the following post-construction email from the landlord: “Please be informed that we are…
When Tenant Construction Worlds Collide, Collaboration Is Key
Clients entrust their project managers to make smart decisions and keep the project moving. We are part collaborator, enforcer and peacemaker, psychologist and psychiatrist and…
13.5 Important Tips Before Leasing Industrial Space
Industrial and warehouse space can range from manufacturing and storage, to distribution such as pick and pack facilities. Each building you consider will have its…
Office Space – Average time between Site Selection and Contract Execution
Site selection can take as long as it takes to identify a location and negotiate a good transaction. There are many variables to consider when…
Do I Need a Fan or Supplemental AC in my IT Closet?
One area of design I find consistently overlooked is the small IT closet. In the last month, I’ve seen a few 5,000 sq ft pre-built…
Tenants and Landlords Benefit from Energy Aligned Lease Clause
Commercial landlords may balk at implementing energy-efficient upgrades or retrofits because of the perceived and real financial burdens they face for implementation. This may seem an oxymoron because it’s…
Electronic Cigarettes in the Workplace and on the Property
Are Electronic Cigarettes subject to the same smoking policy ban as regular cigarettes? While no formal conclusions have been drawn yet by the FDA, the…
Tenant Improvements vs. Landlord’s Work Letter
What happens when the Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance is not enough to cover the cost of the landlord’s turnkey construction? Tenants often find themselves paying…
Lease Review – What should you focus on outside of the major lease terms?
Do landlords go into the unreasonable “gray area’” when it comes to measuring tenant spaces and common areas? Do they include building overhangs, exterior sidewalks, balconies and patios? It…