A signed lease and a floor plan do not settle what it will take to open a working space. Layout changes affect furniture, technology, building systems, landlord approvals, and the move date.
These articles follow tenant improvements from planning through occupancy. They examine how tenants define the work, make decisions during design and construction, manage cost changes, and discover whether the finished space supports the people using it.
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
As project managers, we strive to deliver our client’s commercial interior space free of defects. But trades and vendors still have minor work prior to
By Julie Weber, Contributing Columnist 5. High-density shelving is definitely not just for paper files. It is for all kinds of “stuff.” Have an extensive
Computers, monitors and peripherals are essential for businesses to operate after a commercial relocation. Following a few simple steps will help protect your equipment from damage
Projects change. The owner’s job is to make sure the consequences of those changes are understood before they quietly become part of the project. Originally
The tenant improvement allowance tells you how much money may be available. The work letter tells you what actually gets built, by whom, and under
If you need your commercial property lawn cut and, should you choose a local vendor or would you prefer a nationally franchised chain? Look at
Office furniture ages over time. Seat pads get worn, arm rests tear and mechanical adjustments wear down. During an internal shift, there’s the employee scramble
The primary business of our clients may be in the field of education, medical, broadcast facilities or non-profits. But the in and outs of construction and
The flooring decision isn’t just about the finish. Traffic, equipment, maintenance, infection control and downtime all affect what belongs underfoot. Originally published May 2012. Updated
Photos, 360° capture and AI can create a remarkable visual record of a project. The owner still has to decide what should be captured before
When companies vacate a premises these days, it is normally too expensive to bring the furniture with them as they can get new furniture without
By Gail Polivy, Contributing Columnist Storage solutions for files are abundant! Vertical files, lateral Files, shelf files, shelving, storage boxes, off-site facilities. So let’s work
The portfolio shows what the firm has designed. The interview should tell you how the team will work on your project. Originally published March 2012.
Before allocating space to files, furniture, equipment and accumulated material, decide what actually needs to make the move. Originally published January 2012. Updated October 2026.
