Delivering commercial interior tenant improvements on schedule requires navigating municipal bureaucracy, managing landlord property regulations, and orchestrating MEP subcontractors without delay.
Standard 16-Week Commercial TI Roadmap
| Weeks | Project Milestone | Key Subcontractors Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1 – 3 | Space Demolition & Wall Layout | Demolition, Metal Stud Framing |
| Weeks 4 – 7 | MEP Overhead & In-Wall Rough-Ins | HVAC Ducting, Commercial Electric, Plumbing |
| Week 8 | Municipal Overhead Inspections | City Building / MEP Inspectors |
| Weeks 9 – 11 | Insulation, Drywall Hang, Tape & Float | Drywall Crews, Firestopping Subcontractors |
| Weeks 12 – 14 | Ceilings, Paint, Tile & Millwork | Commercial Painters, ACT Grid, Flooring |
| Weeks 15 – 16 | MEP Trim-Out, Life Safety & Final CO Walk | Fire Alarm, Fire Marshal, City Building Official |
The Importance of the Fire Marshal Walk
The local Fire Marshal has unilateral authority to halt occupancy. Ensure all emergency exit signs illuminate on battery backup for 90 minutes, fire alarm horn-strobes synchronize, and exit pathways maintain clear egress widths before booking your final inspection.