Commercial Expertise

Office & Retail Construction Management Services in California

Built for Business

Expert Owner's Representation & Project Management

Office and retail environments demand precision, coordination, and an understanding of how commercial spaces truly function. Elm Street Construction Management provides full-scope owner’s representation for tenant improvements, office buildouts, retail spaces, and multi-tenant environments across California. We manage every phase, from early planning and design coordination to construction oversight and final turnover—ensuring your space is delivered on time, on budget, and built to perform.

Start to Finish

Office & Retail Construction Management

As your owner’s representative, we provide comprehensive oversight of office and retail construction projects, ensuring your commercial space is delivered on time, on budget, and built to perform.

Our specialized services include:

Pre-Construction Phase

  • Site evaluation and feasibility analysis
  • Design team selection and coordination
  • Landlord coordination and lease compliance review
  • Budget development and value engineering
  • Schedule development with critical milestone tracking
  • Contractor prequalification and bidding coordination
  • Contract negotiation and documentation
  • Permitting strategy and municipal coordination
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

Construction Phase

  • Daily field observation and quality control
  • RFI and submittal management
  • Schedule monitoring and critical path analysis
  • Change order review and negotiation
  • Cost control and progress payment review
  • Coordination with building operations
  • MEP system coordination oversight
  • ADA compliance verification
  • Building code compliance monitoring
  • Move-in planning and coordination

Project Close-out

  • Certificate of Occupancy obtainment
  • Punch list management and completion verification
  • Systems commissioning oversight
  • Warranty documentation collection
  • Record document organization
  • FF&E coordination and installation oversight
  • Final inspection coordination
  • Occupancy planning support
  • Post-occupancy follow-up

Quality. Schedule. Budget.

Delivering Successful Commercial Projects

Through our comprehensive owner’s representative services, we ensure your office or retail construction project meets all requirements while maintaining budget, schedule, and quality objectives. Our expertise helps navigate the complexities of commercial construction, ensuring a successful project delivery that meets all stakeholder needs.

Value-Added Commercial Expertise

Our team brings specialized knowledge in:

  • Tenant improvement construction logistics
  • Multi-tenant building coordination
  • Occupied space phasing strategies
  • Storefront and retail buildout standards
  • Open office and collaborative workspace design
  • Core and shell coordination
  • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment procurement
  • Commercial HVAC and electrical systems
  • Building automation and technology infrastructure
  • Brand standard compliance

Regulatory Compliance

We ensure project compliance with:

  • California Building Standards Code (Title 24)
  • Local building and zoning codes
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
  • Fire Life Safety regulations
  • Energy efficiency standards (Title 24 Part 6)
  • Local planning and design review requirements
  • Retail-specific health and safety codes
  • Landlord standards and requirements
  • Environmental and sustainability standards

Stakeholder Management

We coordinate effectively with:

  • Property owners and landlords
  • Tenant operations teams
  • Design professionals
  • Contractors and subcontractors
  • Municipal building departments
  • Equipment and technology vendors
  • Furniture dealers and installers
  • Testing and inspection agencies
  • Property management teams

Risk Management

Our proactive approach includes:

  • Schedule acceleration strategies
  • Business continuity planning
  • Occupied building safety protocols
  • Budget contingency management
  • Quality assurance protocols
  • Documentation management systems
  • Claims prevention strategies
  • Vendor qualification procedures
  • Fast-track project delivery methods