Laws for Fire Doors in New York – Annual Inspections Required
Did you know Fire Doors must be inspected annually? In the United States, people continue to lose their lives in the very settings where they work and often…
Don’t Shut Out Employees During New Office Planning.
Employees have feelings too, you know. Do these complaints sound familiar during move planning? “We don’t know what’s going on; they don’t tell us anything.” How…
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…
What if Abe Lincoln were a Facility Manager?
For a recent article It’s too Cold! It’s too Hot! – Thermostat Wars in the Workplace, I consulted with the facility manager of a large corporation…
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…
Office Space Heaters. Are they legal?
Have you been told by the landlord that electric space heaters are illegal, or has the space heater that was tucked under your desk been…
It’s too Cold! It’s too Hot! – Thermostat Wars in the Workplace
“I’m too hot! I’m too cold!” Does your office resemble both a tropical island and a tundra on the same floor? Do the thermostats around…
Office Safety During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to keep workplace safety in mind. By following a few simple safety tips, it’s easy to enjoy festive…
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?…
Moving Your Office – “Tools” of the Trade
Planning your commercial move means your moving company quotes will contain line items filled with unfamiliar terms like “conveyors”, “commercial bin” or “plastic tote”. To add to the difficulty, each…
Choosing a Commercial Real Estate Law Firm
Consider that you wouldn’t purchase a commercial property before thoroughly researching it, your search for commercial real estate law firm should be one of careful…
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…