Landlord criteria come first
Most malls give tenants a design criteria package and a work letter that sets what the landlord does and what the tenant does. It covers storefront rules, signage, hoarding, ceiling heights and base building tie-ins.
We read these documents early and price the real scope, so there are fewer surprises once construction begins.
Working inside an operating mall
Deliveries and noisy work are often limited to hours when the mall is closed. Hoarding is required in front of the space, and shared corridors need protection. Our crews are scheduled around these windows.
Because we self-perform framing, drywall, ceilings, electrical and finishes, we can stay flexible with night shifts and tight windows without waiting on outside companies.
Systems and finishes
Display lighting is a main driver of how a store looks. Our Master Electrician-led crew installs track lighting, feature lighting, power for fixtures and signage, and emergency lighting. Our mechanical team ties into mall HVAC and installs plumbing for staff areas.
Our low voltage team installs alarms, cameras, point-of-sale cabling and data. Our carpenters build cash wraps, display walls and fitting rooms.
Plan for these items
- Landlord approvals of drawings before permits
- Long-lead lighting, storefront and fixtures
- Sprinkler and fire alarm changes tied to the mall systems
- Mall opening date versus your lease start
- Signage approvals
Staying on schedule
Mall tenants usually have a fixed lease start and a planned opening event. We build a schedule backward from that date, then protect it by ordering long-lead items early and keeping our own trades on site as soon as the space is released.
If the landlord's work is late, we adjust the sequence and add shifts, instead of waiting for other trades. Clear communication with mall management keeps approvals, deliveries and inspections moving.