Category: Design Build

What is a Tenant Build-Out and Do You Need One?

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Chances are, when you’re looking to move your business into a strip mall, mall or even a business park, you’ll need to look at renovating the space to fit your business wants and needs. This process of finishing a space is called a tenant build-out and it’s one of the fastest ways to get your business up and running.

When looking at a space, it’s important to negotiate with the landlord an improvement allowance to help renovate the space for your needs. Typically the amount of the allowance will depend on the length of the lease and the rental rate.

As an owner of a strip mall or business park, working with a tenant on a build-out, you’ll want to know what improvements will be made, who is in charge of overseeing the work that is being done and let the tenant know how you’d like the space to be left once the tenant’s lease is up. Does the space need to be returned to its original specifications? Or, do only specific improvements need to be removed?

Regardless if you’re a business owner or a building owner, choosing the right contractor is essential. Your tenant build-out will only be as good as the contractor you select for your project. They’re responsible for ensuring all the items on the list are completed on time and are accurate and that the construction quality is on point. The contractor is also responsible for making sure the project is delivered on time and within your budget.

Whether you’re looking for an upgrade to your current space or are looking for a total build-out for your building or new business, BRP Construction is your unmatched partner to help with your project. Give us a call at 225-636-6621 or email brian@brp.construction.

Integrity – It’s One of BRP’s Core Values – But What Does it Really Mean?

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It means we have a work ethic that stands the test of time, founded on trust, that ultimately leads to our customer’s future success.

Imagine that you were standing before a wooden rope bridge. What does it mean for this bridge to have integrity? What is the likelihood that the bridge lacks integrity? Would you cross it? While all bridges serve the same function, integrity is the most influential factor in what happens next.

Integrity means we do the right thing. Even when no one is watching. In our line of work, we build things that will last for generations.

Integrity also requires us to lead by example. As an industry leader in commercial construction, we have the power and responsibility to raise standards for everyone’s benefit. Where we go, we hope others will follow. When we see something wrong, we respectfully speak up. Mistakes happen, but through vigilance and communication, they can be remedied before they become something more. We are always proactively seeking the right answer for ourselves, our customers, and the integrity of all who work with BRP.

When we live with integrity, we build the most crucial kind of bridge – Trust. A great bridge is one you can trust completely. Integrity is how we build and maintain lasting relationships with our clients. So, what does integrity really mean? It means we possess a work ethic that stands the test of time, one that is founded on trust. One that leads our customers to greater future success.

If you have any commercial building needs and If you’re looking to work with a company that built on a foundation of integrity, knowledge and passion, then give us a call at 225-636-6621 or email brian@brp.construction

What is the Difference Between a Design-Build Project and a Traditional Approach?

What is the Difference Between a Design-Build Project and a Traditional Approach?

If you haven’t heard of Design-Build, you will. It’s the most rapidly growing method for construction today.

What makes the process of Design-Build so effective is that it’s a simple approach to construction and provides the owners with a single point of contact for both the construction phases and design of a project. It’s excellent in that one entity holds single-source responsibility and contractual risk for every aspect of a build. From estimation, assessments and pre-construction to architecture, engineering, schematics, subcontracting, construction and post-construction. The Design-Builder manages all contracts with companies or individuals, so there are unified recommendations.

The traditional way of delivering a project has the owners managing two separate contracts where the owner manages communication between the contractor and the design architect. While working this way is still a sound approach, it’s important to ask for references from both parties to make sure you’re working with the very best to make sure there are no gaps in communication.

Design-Build allows for your project team to provide insights into the constructibility and cost while considering different design options. When you partner with BRP, we can find savings throughout the design and construction phases. Our credentials, expertise, experience and the team delivers the best value by evaluating budget solutions early in the design process and creates continuous price estimates as the design progresses.

If you have any commercial building needs and If you’re looking to work with a company that has been built on a foundation of integrity, knowledge and passion, then give us a call at 225-636-6621 or email brian@brp.construction