We are looking at a 2500 square foot brick-and-mortar space in the SoMa area that hasn’t been built-out yet. I’d like to get involved in the renovation and I’m looking for advice on how to get started. What are the main challenges I need to be aware of beforehand? (e.g. regulatory, plans, etc.).
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Where the outlets are located and data jacks. Also having enough outlets to reduce the use of power strips.
Hi and an important thing to remeber if your going to have an office or office space you need to have everthing ada “handicap accessible” ramps to doors, room for wheelchairs in balthroom and hallways. Good luck and feel free to contact with question.
If you are renovating an office and you think that it’s your wise decision, the locality is good for your business then you should make your office look different in appearance. Consider the entry-door, it should be of thick glass with your business name carved on it. Also tile should be clean and shining. The ceiling lights, tables and chairs should be of professional looks. Hope this information would help you. Thanks.
I recommend to our clients who are looking at a lease spaces for a new tenant build out, to start by identifying the availability and locations of the existing MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) services. These are typically the most costly items to install new if not already in place and in the case of underground lines can be cost prohibitive to relocate if not where you need them.
If the MEP systems are already in place, look at the condition and age of the equipment. Existing HVAC units, pumps, fans, water heaters, etc. are often not warranted by the landlord and even if they are, any down time of your business is not if they fail.
Look closely at the roofing system above the space, water leaking on your new finishes and product is never good.
Ask three reputable commercial general contractors to provide you with preliminary cost estimates (prior to paying for finished design drawings. Take the time to walk and talk with each contractor when they visit the site, you will learn more about your prospective lease space and who you want to build out your new space in those three meetings than any other time in the project.
if wanting to be involved? let’s get to the basics. are going to do all the ruu=nning around getting permits, blueprints, portopotties. maybe running the paper work to the bank. let’s sit down and let’s get some proposals from at least three general contractors. than you can decide what you want to. let’s ask this contractors all the question that you want. let them give you the best changes for a great office revonation.
Everything is important in order functionality of the office. Beginning from layout ,by electric outlets,drain,water pipe and other.Ask somebody who done that kind of job or made design .
Meet with an architect or designer. Make a plan to best utilize space. Then get bids from (3) qualified, licensed and insured General Contractors. Make sure bids are apples to apples, then select the contractor you would prefer to work with.
An office open to the public, must meet certain codes:
- ADA----bathroom , ramp, door openings
- Fire egress codes, lit exit signs, fire extinguishers or sprinkler system.( Check with local fire marshal)…some materials are fire proof, others fire resistant…make sure your materials pass all fire codes for public use.
In Florida, the are 3 levels of renovation, and correlating codes, you may have other obligations to fulfil, depending on the scope of the remodel.
Get an architect on board right away. Work out all the design and get permits. Then bid out plans to 3 qualified contractors.