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If you are debating installing custom office furniture to your interior office build out, here are some pros and cons worth considering. There are a number of benefits and drawbacks to standard furniture as well as  custom furniture, the right option for you depends on your budget, the timeframe on your lease, and a number of other factors. Pros To …

Design-bid-build (D-B-B) is a method of project delivery that involves the owner or agency contracting different entities for design and construction. Design-bid-build (D-B)  is another form of project delivery that involves the owner or agency contracting one entity for design and construction. What Is Design-Bid? The purpose of the design-bid process is to reduce risks to the owner of the …

Before starting your office build out you must find the perfect space to expand your business. That includes finding a space that is big enough for you today as well as next year.  A common question we hear is: How much space do I need to comfortably accommodate all of my employees? The following checklist is meant to help you …

The architect is the first piece of the puzzle when it comes to designing and executing a successful commercial build out. You explain your goals to the architect, who is then responsible for creating a set of precisely drawn plans. These plans are passed off to the general contractor. From there, the GC is tasked with bidding out all aspects …

Question: When conducting a commercial build out, whom do I hire first, the general contractor or the architect? Answer: You can hire either one first, the general contractor or the architect. Unless you already have an architect in mind that you want to use, it’ll be less work to hire the general contractor first. That’s because we work with trusted …