Tenant improvements, also known as Leasehold improvements are the custom interior finish outs a landlord or tenant makes to a commercial rental space (office, retail, or warehouse space). The amount build out to be completed or the tenant allowance needed to do the tenant improvements is typically negotiated up front between the landlord and tenant and is part of the overall commercial lease agreement.
Before signing lease it’s important that you understand what the tenant improvements will cost because landlord will agree to only cover the cost of $xxx amount. If you are a new business you want to keep your costs low so you may want to find a space that does not need much interior finish out work. Depending on the spaces previous use the space could need A LOT of work or not much work at all to suit your needs. They key is however to get a preliminary construction bid before signing a lease so you have an idea of what the finish out cost will be AND how much of the tenant improvements the landlord is willing to pay for.
Also, as you plan your tenant improvements it’s important that you consider the company’s culture and how it will use the space. BuildPoint Construction
Management agrees first impressions are everything. For both your current and future employees and clients. Branding in your entry ways, reception areas, and conference rooms are important and the use of furniture pieces, accent colors and lighting elements will help you emphasize your brand.