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Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 31, 2012

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…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 26, 2012

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…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 24, 2012

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…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 19, 2012

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…


Building Systems & Technology July 17, 2012

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…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 12, 2012

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…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 10, 2012

Being Pushed Into Open Office Concept

Are you being pushed into a completely open office concept (no walls) but not sold on the idea due to noise and confidentiality concerns? Open…


Sustainability & Building Performance June 26, 2012

66.5 Best Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Office or Facility

Having a good Energy Philosophy will reduce energy consumption in your office or facility. Here’s some of the best recommendations from professionals who discussed the…


Leasing & Transaction Strategy June 12, 2012

He Smells, She Talks Too Loud – Woes of the New Office Seating Chart

The two most dreaded words in corporate relocation – Seating Chart. Project Managers/Owner’s Reps shoulder a tremendous amount of responsibility for a corporate relocation. And…


Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs June 5, 2012

Tips for Punch List and Tenant Expectations

The punch list is the final determination of tasks needed at substantial completion of a construction project. What expectations have you set for a punch…


Development & Capital Projects May 24, 2012

What is the difference between an Owner’s Representative and a Project Manager?

In a recent LinkedIn discussion group amongst professional Owner’s Reps, a question was raised on whether we are referred to as Owner’s Reps, Project Managers or both. …


Leasing & Transaction Strategy May 22, 2012

When Should A Tenant Project Manager Get Involved? From The Very Beginning.

How do you convince the Owner/Tenant to bring on the project manager early?  The Tenant Rep Project Manager or Owner’s Rep brings many things to the…


Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs May 10, 2012

High Traffic Medical Flooring Choices. The Options are “Loaded”.

When it comes to medical environments which include private practice, diagnostic centers and hospitals, there aren’t a lot of flooring options to accommodate high foot traffic, the daily…


Tenant Improvements & Build-Outs May 8, 2012

What Was Behind That Wall? Construction Photos Uncover Hidden Conditions

Most companies use photographs and video to show off finished projects and populating their web pages with beautiful images.  But using photography at major milestones during construction gives…


Sustainability & Building Performance May 3, 2012

Get Ready for the T12 Phase Out

In 2010, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced plans to phase out T12 lamps in favor of the newer and more energy-efficient T8 and T5 lamps. The…


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