Commercial Tenant Improvement
Office, retail, and restaurant build-outs within existing shells
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
- 10%
Space Planning
Test fits, adjacency diagrams, client program
- 15%
Schematic Design
Layout development, material palette, landlord review
Follows: Space Planning
- 35%
Construction Documents
Permit-ready drawings, specs, ADA compliance documentation
Follows: Schematic Design
- 15%
Permitting
Plan check submittal, corrections, building department coordination
Follows: Construction Documents
- 5%
Bidding & Negotiation
Contractor bids, GC selection, landlord approval
Follows: Permitting
- 20%
Construction Administration
Submittals, RFIs, site visits, landlord coordination, punch list
Follows: Bidding & Negotiation
Submittal Packages
TI Plan Check
buildingBuilding & SafetyFire PreventionPlanning & ZoningADA Compliance Review
buildingBuilding & Safety
Suggested Consultants
MEP Engineer
mep
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
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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