tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80174655190444228642011-07-08T08:02:04.485-07:00How do you properly evaluate a retail space and decide if your business will succeed there? The construction process is a large part of the front end investment and many factors can significantly alter the costs of opening the doors. Here we discuss what's not on the brochure!Retail Builderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771999227247380413noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017465519044422864.post-66106020743502621792010-02-02T10:08:00.000-08:002010-02-02T10:28:48.994-08:00As a tenant improvement contractor, we are often invited out to look at a space for a new business before the business operator&nbsp;signs their lease (best time).&nbsp; Their main objective is to learn what the walls, floors and lights will cost.&nbsp; We&nbsp;provide a more holistic picture by default.&nbsp; We will look at all the components of the space to be sure the information we're providing is&nbsp;thorough.&nbsp; The mechanical system (HVAC) is one that can raise some big red flags!&nbsp; Here are some questions that need to be asked and answered:<br /><br />1) Does it work<br />2) Has it been serviced recently, frequently?<br />3) Is it efficient?<br />4) Is it on its last leg?<br />5) Is it supplying the neighbor with free AC?<br />6) Who will replace it when and if it dies?<br />7) Is the landlord guaranteeing its operation?<br />8) How do we test it and when?<br />9) What should the lease say about HVAC?<br /><br />These questions and their answers&nbsp;can be&nbsp;worth up to $20,000.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8017465519044422864-6610602074350262179?l=apstheretailbuilder.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Retail Builderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771999227247380413noreply@blogger.com1