The companies succeeding today aren't the ones still saying "that's how we've always done it." They take chances. Branding to them isn't just a cool logo or amazing website. They know that strategic branding extends to the workplace and office environment. Office design is the foundation your company's culture is built on. It's where workers [...]
It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned restaurant owner or a wide-eyed newbie opening doors to customers for the very first time. There are certain steps that must be taken to get your restaurant built and opened on schedule. If you're planning on building a restaurant, here's some required homework to do prior to meeting [...]
Not too long ago, office buildings were designed for big offices with rows and rows of cubicles and fluorescent tube lighting. A standard office space might host a reception area, a conference room or two, and some private offices. Workers were separated, not just by position within the company, but workspace as well. Thankfully, offices [...]
While we are not legal experts, and advise anyone negotiating a lease to seek legal counsel, as commercial builders - we've completed our fair share of tenant improvements. If improvements are needed to turn a space you'd like to lease into a space you can actually use, here are some things to know going into [...]
A booming pipeline of restaurant construction jobs has many Southern California commercial construction companies staring at a full plate right now. If you look at any Los Angeles-area commercial builder's portfolio, you're very likely to see many restaurant builds showcased. The LA area hasn't seen this number of new restaurant construction projects since perhaps 2008. [...]
Most retail lease negotiations will involve a conversation about tenant improvements or customizations. Naturally, who is funding any necessary retail tenant improvements will be one topic of discussion. The outcome of this discussion is usually the landlord provides a tenant improvement allowance as a way to entice the tenant into signing. However, it's not always [...]
People understandably focus on basic numbers during tenant improvement negotiations. They're looking at the rental amount per square foot, the size of the space, and the amount of the TI allowance. However, other smaller often-overlooked details can actually have greater financial implications. Many times these seemingly small details can outstrip whatever dollar or two you [...]
When it comes to retail design and construction, it's important to stay ahead of the latest fashions - not unlike the merchandise or products you sell. The right design is integral to how customers interact with your store. A store's physical design can do anything from enticing people to enter it to how much time [...]
Within the last decade, workplaces as we once knew them have evolved to the point of nearly being unrecognizable. Cubical farms have been replaced with open floor plans and a communal vibe over privacy. Technology has shifted from landlines and desktop computers to laptops and mobile apps. Work efficiency and employee productivity are better than [...]
Office remodeling is a necessary expense for commercial landlords looking to attract or retain tenants. However, far too often, these renovations aren't handled correctly. Costly missteps are made with many office remodels that are completely avoidable with proper strategy and planning. Here are five tips to successful office remodeling in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa [...]
