What Building Code Officials Will Not Tell You
Your design professionals (architects, engineers, interior designers (in certain states) refer frequently to building codes such as the International Building Code in their preparation of…
Access Control Systems Minimize Security Risks in Your Office
Security is one of the top concerns of business owners when fitting out new office space. Restricted or sensitive areas, heavy traffic and many interior and exterior doors all…
Why Banks Require Environmental Site Assessments (Phase 1, 2, 3) When Purchasing Commercial Property
Businesses and lending institutions often require a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to be conducted prior to any transactions of land or building purchases,…
Project Managers Streamline the Relocation Process to Success
A business relocation is hugely complicated and highly stressful which can lead to extremely expensive mistakes being made by ill-informed managers and owners. Most owners…
CEAS Gives Critical Employees Access to their Facilities Following an Emergency
Back on July 18, 2007 in NYC news broke that day of an underground Con Ed steam pipe explosion in Midtown Manhattan that sent hot steam shooting up…
Urinals – Size Really Does Matter
In some areas of life it’s all about your reach… this shouldn’t be one of them… especially given the fact that it’s a touchy subject…
Tips for Depreciating Tenant Leasehold Improvements, Construction and Renovation
What are Leasehold Improvements? Leasehold improvements (also referred to as “build-outs”) are structural changes or alterations to a leased space which are made by a tenant to…
Electric Options For Your Office Lease – Direct Metering Makes Direct Sense
The three most common methods for charging for electricity are direct, submetered and rent inclusion. Direct The most cost effective electricity clause in a commercial lease…
Controlling the Construction of Tenant Improvements in Office Leases: A Tenant’s Perspective – Part 3 of 3
Continued from Part 1 and Part 2 V. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS in a tenant build work letter In a tenant-controlled construction project, it is critical that…
Controlling the Construction of Tenant Improvements in Office Leases: A Tenant’s Perspective – Part 2 of 3
Continued from Part 1 III. FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS A. Landlord’s Motives Typically, both the tenant and the landlord will seek to control the expenditure of the tenant…
Controlling the Construction of Tenant Improvements in Office Leases: A Tenant’s Perspective – Part 1 of 3
I. OVERVIEW The tenant work letter, is an agreement that is entered into concurrently with the execution of a lease and sets forth the terms…
Commercial Office Lease Negotiation and Terms You Need To Know
Negotiation There is no “standard” commercial lease. The idea of a “standard” lease with pages of take-it-or-leave-it “boilerplate” fine print is to dominate the situation….
I Have Asbestos in My Building, Now What? A Guide to Asbestos Safety
Asbestos is a potentially lethal substance that was once used extensively in premises as an insulator and building material. Although this practice is now illegal…
Communications Planning Before Natural Disasters
Commercial Tenants, please review this important information about how Social Media plays a vital role to communicate with staff, clients and vendors and keeping them informed about your…
Fire Safety in Your Office – Pre-Fire Inspection Checklist
Please inspect your premises for the fire and life-safety items listed below. If the item is not in compliance, please correct the item(s) as soon…