Did you know? Nearly 67% of commercial tenant improvement projects in downtown Los Angeles run over schedule—sometimes by weeks or even months—due to hyper-local factors that don’t exist in other cities Why Downtown Los Angeles Tenant Improvement Projects Are Unlike Anywhere Else In downtown Los Angeles, more than 12 million square feet of office space …
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Commercial TI Permitting Basics: What Gets Permitted, What Gets Inspected, and Where Projects Stall
Decoding the commercial construction permitting process—knowing what gets permitted, what gets inspected, and where projects stall—can literally save weeks (or even months) on your project schedule What You’ll Learn About Commercial Construction Permitting Key steps in the commercial construction permitting process What triggers a building permit or commercial building permit Common sources of delay in …
What a Commercial General Contractor Actually Does on a TI Project (and What They Don’t)
Did you know that nearly 70% of delays in tenant improvement projects stem from miscommunications between stakeholders, often due to unclear roles and responsibilities among general contractors? In the bustling world of commercial real estate, understanding who does what on your commercial general contractor tenant improvement project can be the difference between seamless progress and …
The Tenant Improvement Checklist: 30 Things to Decide Before You Sign a Construction Contract
Are you sure you’re asking the right questions before saying “yes” to a commercial buildout? Overlooking just one detail can spell costly surprises, construction delays, or legal headaches What You’ll Learn from This Tenant Improvement Checklist Clear definition of tenant improvement checklist and its importance Step-by-step process to clarify your tenant improvement scope Practical tips …
Change Orders on TI Projects: Why They Happen, How to Control Them, and What to Watch For
Did you know over 30% of tenant improvement projects experience change orders that add 7-10% to the original budget? For tenants, small business owners, and property managers, construction change orders in tenant improvements aren’t a rare headache—they’re the rule, not the exception Staggering Stats: Construction Change Orders Are More Common Than You Think “On average, …
Value Engineering for Tenant Improvements: Where to Save Without Making the Space Feel Cheap
Did you know? More than 80% of tenant improvement projects in major metro areas like DTLA run 10-20% over budget if value engineering isn’t prioritized early “More than 80% of tenant improvement projects in major metro areas like DTLA run 10-20% over budget if value engineering isn’t prioritized early.” – National Building Cost Guide Startling …
Tenant Improvement Cost Per Square Foot: What Drives Pricing in LA, Orange County, and Ventura County
Did you know that tenant improvement costs in Los Angeles have climbed by more than 25% in just five years—outpacing inflation and reshaping the local commercial leasing landscape? If you’re a tenant, broker, or property manager in LA, Orange County, or Ventura County, decoding the real cost per square foot of your office or retail …
Design-Build vs Design-Bid-Build for Tenant Improvements: Which One Fits Your Lease Timeline?
Did you know that over 70% of commercial tenant improvement projects using traditional delivery methods finish late or cost more than expected? For tenants and small businesses, your choice of project delivery method could make or break your move-in date, disrupt your cash flow, or even affect whether you can brand your new workspace on …
Writing a TI Scope of Work That Contractors Can Actually Price (Without Guessing)
Want your contractor to give you a fair price (not a wild guess)? It all starts with a well-written, detail-rich tenant improvement scope of work What is Tenant Improvement Scope of Work Clear definition of tenant improvement scope of work How to outline tenant improvements for maximum pricing accuracy Common pitfalls in drafting a tenant …
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