Tenant Improvements vs. Landlord’s Work Letter
What happens when the Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance is not enough to cover the cost of the landlord’s turnkey construction? Tenants often find themselves paying…
General Contractor
What is the best predictor of performance for a General Contractor?
Prediction is a tricky thing especially when it comes to General Contractors. And in most cases, the lowest price is not always the best price….
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!”…
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…
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. …
32.5 Fair Game Questions When Pre-Qualifying General Contractors
When Pre-Qualifying General Contractors, is anything off limits or is all fair game? CM/GC’s are expected to be interviewed, researched and vetted and if done so…
Owner’s Implied Warranty in Construction
By Karl Silverberg, P.E., Esq., Contributing Columnist As stated by the United States Supreme Court, “[I]f the contractor is bound to build according to plans…
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…
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…
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…