Commercial Tenant Improvement

Office, retail, and restaurant build-outs within existing shells

$100K – $1.5M4 months1 firm using this

Streamlined project structure for tenant improvement projects. 6 phases optimized for fast-track TI timelines, 2 submittal packages covering plan check and ADA compliance, landlord correspondence folder, and a focused consultant team. Built for firms that handle multiple concurrent TI projects and need to move fast through permitting.

Project Phases

  • Space Planning

    Test fits, adjacency diagrams, client program

    10%
  • Schematic Design

    Layout development, material palette, landlord review

    Follows: Space Planning

    15%
  • Construction Documents

    Permit-ready drawings, specs, ADA compliance documentation

    Follows: Schematic Design

    35%
  • Permitting

    Plan check submittal, corrections, building department coordination

    Follows: Construction Documents

    15%
  • Bidding & Negotiation

    Contractor bids, GC selection, landlord approval

    Follows: Permitting

    5%
  • Construction Administration

    Submittals, RFIs, site visits, landlord coordination, punch list

    Follows: Bidding & Negotiation

    20%

Submittal Packages

  • TI Plan Check

    building
    Building & SafetyFire PreventionPlanning & Zoning
  • ADA Compliance Review

    building
    Building & Safety

Suggested Consultants

MEP Engineer

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Structural Engineer

structural

Interior Designer

interior_design

ADA Consultant

ada

Document Structure

  • 01-Design Documents
  • 02-Specifications
  • 03-Submittals & Permits
  • 04-Landlord Correspondence
  • 05-Meeting Notes
  • 06-Site Photos
  • 07-ADA Documentation

Jurisdiction Profile

Building & SafetyFire PreventionPlanning & Zoning

Estimated review timeline: 21 days

TI projects typically have shorter review cycles than ground-up construction. Over-the-counter permits may be available for minor scope.

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