Commercial lease strategy often determines project risk before design begins. Responsibility splits, approval sequencing, and work letter structure directly shape scope clarity, schedule pressure, and capital allocation.
This section examines how lease negotiations intersect with construction planning — from tenant responsibility definitions to landlord coordination and budget exposure. What appears to be a “construction issue” is frequently rooted in transaction structure.
When obligations are defined clearly and early, execution becomes controlled rather than compressed. Strong lease strategy reduces downstream construction risk and protects both capital and operational performance.
Selecting the right building and layout for your new office space requires careful consideration during the early due diligence stages. While brokers and architects play
As published in The Hauppauge Reporter By Richard NeumanVice President & Long Island Market LeadProject and Development ServicesJLL Relocating businesses are focusing their efforts on
Pilot furniture programs can go a long way towards decreasing uncertainty and increasing engagement. As published in the Hauppauge Reporter By Richard Neuman Vice President
By Glenn Romanelli, Guest Columnist When a company moves, there are certainly a lot of things that need to get done. So much so that
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.
Tenant Rep Brokers, like Project Managers/Owner’s Reps, position themselves as client advocates who only represent the tenant/end-user during the real estate acquisition process. They cast
In a LinkedIn Facilities Management Group discussion, we discussed how companies are cleaning up the individual workspace garbage in exchange for centrally located garbage collection
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
There are tons of office space calculators, but most are not very flexible. For this reason, LeaseMatrix created a simple spreadsheet-based calculator which readers can
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
By Bryan Mashian, Esq., Contributing Columnist When negotiating a lease in a multi-tenant project, such as a shopping center, office building or industrial park, the
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
By Benjamin Osgood, Contributing Columnist As tenants transition from hard-lined telephones to VOIP, abandon private offices for open areas and clamor for “brick and timber” creative
Are paper towels less costly to your facility than running and maintaining a hand dryer? It’s a tricky question, especially if you are a tenant
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
