Broadcast and IT Converged. What Happened to the Wall Between Them?
In 2012, the question was how much separation broadcast systems needed from corporate IT. Fourteen years later, broadcast itself runs increasingly on IT infrastructure. Originally…
What’s the most ridiculous lease clause you’ve encountered?
What’s the most ridiculous lease clause you’ve encountered? This was a question posted in a LinkedIn Discussion Group. Here are some example lease clauses that…
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: Finding the Perfect Windowless, Power-Hungry Space
The characteristics that can make a building unattractive for conventional use may be exactly what broadcast production needs. Originally published October 2012. Updated October 2026…
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…
Before You Negotiate Directly With the Landlord, Know What You’re Giving Up
The landlord negotiates leases as part of the business. Most tenants do it only occasionally. That difference in information and experience can affect the deal….
What Are You Hiring the Construction and Relocation Consultant to Do?
The value of outside expertise depends on the problem the owner expects it to solve. Construction and relocation consultants can play very different roles on…
Value Engineering or Just Cutting Costs?
When a project is over budget, cutting cost may be necessary. That doesn’t make every cut value engineering. Originally published August 2012. Updated October 2026…
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: What Does It Take to Get Smooth Camera Moves?
In a television studio, the floor is not simply a finish. It is part of the production environment. Originally published August 2012. Updated October 2026…
Your New Space Isn’t Ready. What Happens to the Old Lease?
When a relocation schedule extends beyond the existing lease expiration, a project delay can create significant lease exposure. Originally published July 2012. Updated October 2026…
Before You Lease Medical Office Space, Test the Fit-Out
The space may look perfect for a medical practice. That doesn’t mean the building can support what you intend to put inside it. Originally published…
Your Lease Expires in Two Years. Are You Already Late?
The expiration date may be years away. The decisions that determine whether you have real options start much earlier. Originally published July 2012. Updated October…
How Much Office Space Are You Actually Paying For?
The rentable square footage in a lease is not necessarily the area you can walk through. Before comparing rents, understand what the measurement includes. Originally…