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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 …

Smoothly relocating your business starts by creating a detailed timeline, budgeting all moving costs and giving your IT team a few months to prepare. Even the smallest details matter when relocating your entire business, and so it’s important to plan far in advance. The following tips for relocating your business will make the potentially stressful process go a whole lot …

Our clients often ask us about the most expensive elements of a medical office build out. The most costly expense includes outfitting your space with the proper equipment and design elements for functionality. Building out a medical office is a big endeavor that includes putting money and time on the line, but if all goes as planned your build out …

Commercial lease negotiations include the tenant improvement (TI) allowance. This is money provided by the landlord to build-out or retrofit the existing space so that it works for the tenant’s intended use. The rate one pays for rent is based off the tenant improvement allowance, as well as the time frame of the lease agreement. The goal of a tenant …