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Projects

Office Renovation

Renovating an existing office is different from building a new one. The Office Renovation project shows how we manage the unknowns and keep work moving.

Office Renovation
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Working with what is already there

Renovations begin with discovery. Older ceilings, walls and mechanical systems may not match the drawings, and surprises are common. We survey carefully, open up small areas early where possible, and carry allowances in the plan for items that cannot be known in advance.

Our in-house engineering helps here. When an existing system is under capacity or does not meet current requirements, we can evaluate options quickly rather than waiting on outside parties.

Phasing around a working business

Many clients stay in their office during a renovation. We split the work into zones, protect adjacent areas and schedule noisy tasks for off hours when needed. Temporary partitions and clear signage help staff move safely.

Our own trades make phasing easier. Electrical, mechanical, drywall and finish crews all report to one site team, so a zone can be turned over on schedule and the next one started without delay.

Office RenovationPHASE 1Site and leasePHASE 2Design and engineeringPHASE 3BuildPHASE 4OperateBUILD: TRADES ON THE PROJECTElectricalMechanical / HVACPlumbingLow voltage / securityInterior systemsCarpentry / millworkPainting / finishesDoors / hardwareSELF-PERFORMED BY HSM CREWS ON THIS TYPE OF WORK
How HSM delivers this work. Highlighted trades are self-performed by our own crews.

The trades involved

Our electrical team, led by a Master Electrician, replaces or extends power, lighting and controls. Our mechanical crew reworks HVAC and plumbing for the new layout. Our interior systems team builds new framing, drywall and ceilings, and our carpenters, painters and door crews complete the space.

Low voltage upgrades often come with a renovation, such as new cabling, access control or AV. We handle those too.

  • Survey and discovery before pricing
  • Phased turnover by zone
  • Dust, noise and safety planning
  • Permits and inspections arranged by us

After the renovation

Renovations often reveal what an older building needs next. We pass along honest notes on mechanical, electrical and finish conditions we found, so owners can plan future upgrades with real information.

Our building maintenance service can keep the space running afterward, and our team is reachable at any hour if something needs attention.

Questions we hear

Do we have to move out during the renovation?

Not always. We can phase the work so you remain in part of the space, depending on scope and building rules.

Start a project

Talk to us before you sign the lease.

One contract, our own electricians and mechanical crews, and a space that is ready on handover.