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TI in 8 Weeks? It’s a Quarter and a Dream.

ricklahkar
6 days ago
1 min read

Client: need 10k SF, turnkey, 8-week TI GC: doors in 26 weeks, switchgear on backorder, unicorn installer TBD Landlord: delivery 'ASAP' = after permits + LL work letter negotiations Me in Excel: +90 days, 2 change orders, CAM from latte money to car payment 😂

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