/ 03 · Renovation

Work that is planned, never endured.

We act as the link between the owner, contractors and occupants, to keep control of costs, schedule and quality without driving away the tenants in place.

Our angle

A poorly communicated renovation empties a building faster than a rent increase.

Noise, dust, restricted access, an unclear schedule: work is one of the first reasons tenants leave. Yet almost no one manages it as a retention issue.

We plan each phase with the occupants in mind (written notices, set time slots, protected common areas, daily follow-up) and we focus on the improvements tenants actually notice.

Costs

control and approval before each item

Notices

written communication at each phase

Quality

documented site supervision

Value

work that supports the rent

What we take on

Supervised from start to finish

  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Contractor coordination
  • Leasehold improvements
  • Renovations at unit turnover
  • Quality control and site supervision
  • Value-adding improvements
Renovated building in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

“They were always trying their best to keep us in the loop and keep the building in good shape.”

Elliott Grondin · tenant

Four steps, nothing improvised

Step 1

Assessment

Review of the building, current operations, turnover history and your objectives.

Step 2

Action plan

Priorities, responsibilities and tracking indicators, including the lease renewal target.

Step 3

What we take on

System set-up, notices to occupants and an orderly transition with no break in service.

Step 4

Optimization

Monthly tracking of results, retention report and ongoing adjustments to the approach.

Other areas of expertise

01

Property management

Daily operations, tenant retention and financial performance: budgets, CapEx, return.

02

Leasing and marketing

Positioning, marketing, showings, screening and lease preparation.

04

Commercial real estate

Net leases, recovery of charges, common areas and vacant units.

Free audit · no commitment

Know what your building should earn

Rent roll and latest income statement: we prepare a written review of your below-market rents, the maintenance items to plan for and the potential value of your building. Report delivered in ten business days, with no fees or obligation.

A renovation project to oversee?

Describe the scope you have in mind: we come back with a budget, a schedule and a communication plan for occupants.