Commercial building owners are no strangers to struggling with inconsistent services. Stories about poor janitors, carpet cleaners, or landscapers aren't uncommon. Truth be told, many contracted service providers take on more than they can handle. Commercial general contractors can be just as guilty of that. Do your homework as you sift through commercial general contractors [...]
When you find a space you love, negotiating a long-term lease can be tempting. But is a long-term lease really in your best interest? Contrary to what you may read, a short-term lease or office rental isn't indicative of a clouded vision. It doesn't mean you're not committed or lack long-term vision. It can actually [...]
For many, the place they work is basically a second home. Many people with office jobs spend anywhere from 8 to 11 hours a day at work. That might even be more than the hours spent awake at their actual home. This is why it's so important for companies to create a work environment that [...]
Los Angeles Commercial Development News: There was a buzz back in August when the Los Angeles City Council gave the go-ahead to Township Partners' Sunset Strip Project. The mixed-use development will be designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. However, residents, business owners, and LA councilman David Ruyu voiced concerns about traffic and congestion in this [...]
If you hear, "This is the standard office space lease agreement that everyone signs" - STOP! Do not proceed. Here's why... As a tenant or a tenant representative, it's very unlikely that you'll want to read the entire contents of a standard lease agreement. These contracts are typically very long, complex, and usually printed in [...]
Are you an SMB about to move into a new office space? You need a comprehensive plan prior to negotiating that lease and your TI Allowance. Here's some office space leasing advice to take with you as you look for a new space or enter into lease and TI Allowance negotiations. Don't Look for the [...]
Both landlords and tenants want to get the most from their TI allowance spend. Smart building features are one way to do that. The landlord gets an energy efficient building with lower utility costs and added value. The tenant gets a modern space with the high-speed Internet and lighting and temperature control amenities millennial job [...]
The good news is business is booming. The bad news is this accelerated growth has you running out of space. Is it better to expand your current location with commercial tenant improvements or pick up and move to a larger space? Here we weigh the benefits of each. Benefits of Commercial Tenant Improvements 1. IMPROVEMENTS [...]
This month we look at the opening of PizzaRev's 41st location in Thousand Oaks, planned commercial development at the 26-acre LA Time's printing plant near the Arts District, and spotlight Ventura County office suites at Moorpark's Condor Corporate Center. 41st Pizza Rev Opens in Thousand Oaks, CA Thousand Oaks is the latest California neighborhood to [...]
The upswing in Los Angeles commercial construction and development is especially noticeable in the once-industrial and gritty LA Arts District where yet another new mixed-use development is planned. 676 South Mateo St - Google Maps The Los Angeles' Arts District continues to be a hotbed for proposed development and Los Angeles commercial construction projects. [...]
