Negotiating the Tenant Improvement Allowance
by Coy Davidson, Contributing Columnist Get as much as you can, and maintain control of the build-out process A key component of any lease…
TV Studio Site Selection 101: Finding the perfect inefficient, windowless, cold, power hungry space.
Broadcast studio facilities are technological wonders that produce some of our most enjoyable entertainment within its four walls. Behind the cameras and glamour, though, is…
Daylighting Can Spoil Drugs in Medical Office Design
A medical client recently relocated from a small, dreary, windowless office to a gorgeous, bright and cheery facility for urgent care and specialty procedures. A…
Why it can be a financial mistake to negotiate with a Landlord directly
When commercial tenants negotiate directly with landlords, they are often treated like captive markets. Without representation, tenants don’t know what they don’t know (for example,…
Are construction and relocation consultants problem solvers, troubleshooters, or specialty service providers?
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…
Value Engineering (VE) – Are you designing in value or just cutting costs?
This is a familiar statement in design and construction – “Every time we are asked to do “Value Engineering” it was to lower the cost!”…
How Schools Can Use Less Energy and Spend Less Money, Without the Sacrifice
By David Pospisil, Contributing Columnist Making schools energy efficient need not be an exercise in sacrifice. Schools can get the same or better services, as…
How Using Concrete Flooring Adds To LEED Building Credits
By J. Vachola, Contributing Columnist Concrete directly contributes to LEED ratings when used in the following ways: Redevelopment of Polluted Sites (Sustainable Sites Credit 3)…
TV Studio Flooring – How do you get those smooth Camera Moves?
A television studio client of ours faced a flooring problem in a recently acquired turn of the century building (the one before last). How do…
Are you a Corporate Real Estate Tenant in a Lease Holdover Situation?
There are a few cases where the commercial real estate tenant may need additional time to vacate their premises beyond the end of the existing…
Real Estate and Fit Out Tips For Doctors
When choosing which space is best for a medical practice, physicians can have unique needs when compared to general office tenants. Physicians are oftentimes more…
When should you start evaluating your company’s lease expiration date?
Entering into a new commercial lease can be simultaneously exciting and scary. Ideally, start looking for space well in advance of your lease expiration because…
WARNING: Ascertaining the “correct” real estate square footage can be a minefield fraught with peril!
Have you as a commercial real estate tenant approached your potential or current landlord disputing the size of your premises? There as probably as many…
Hiding Those Unsightly and Messy Conference Room Wires
Are you looking for some ideas on how to eloquently hide cables in and on conference rooms and conference room tables? If you have multiple cables that sit…
What Have You Done For Your Tenants Today?
Publisher’s note: Many tenants just don’t feel the love from their landlord. They are sometimes treated as if the landlord is doing a favor by allowing them in…