What is an interior build out? | How To Rent Industrial Space | Save Time Leasing a Warehouse

What is Build-out | How To Rent Industrial Space | Save Time Leasing a Warehouse

    Definition:

    The term build-out refers to the interior layout or floor plan of a space.

    Generally it indicates the office space component. For example, an industrial building might have an office build-out that accounts for 15% of the total square footage where the rest is just a warehouse. This differs from the 100 percent a pure office space would have. You will have heard from landlords, commercial agents, and contractors talking about build-out.

    If space is in the shell condition, meaning there is nothing in it, then a new build-out would be necessary before move-in.

    Adding a couple of offices to the existing office core is doing an additional build-out. Knocking down a wall to make a conference room larger would be reconfiguring the build-out. When leasing space as a tenant,

    It's not uncommon to ask for changes to the build-out in order to optimize the space for your business. Landlords may have budgeted for just that. However, this might affect your lease rate. Oftentimes, creating an ideal space can be worth a small bump in monthly payments. So always ask about build-out options to hear what the landlord will say because it benefits you greatly.