Before a commercial buildout can begin, the tenant and property owner must decide who will be responsible for cost and decision making. In what is called a “Turnkey buildout”, the property owner handles all of the renovations with little involvement from the prospective tenant. The alternative is to let the tenant take the reigns and organize a remodel of the space that doesn’t exceed a specific budget. Once the terms are agreed upon, a contractor is selected and brought in to perform the work. Before starting, the contractor should plan every inch of the space and present schematic designs to the tenant or landlord. After a collaborative brainstorming process, final designs will be agreed upon, necessary permits will be obtained, and construction will begin.