Renovating a commercial property is a complex process that involves coordinating various contractors, vendors, and timelines. Professional project management is essential for keeping everything on track, ensuring quality work, and staying within scope. Working with a commercial architectural firm like Studio Steinbomer, you get design expertise and the added benefit of project management that streamlines the renovation process.
A commercial architect plays a critical role in coordinating between the architectural and engineering team, the ownership team, and the contractor team. This collaborative approach ensures that architectural and engineering services are delivered according to the pre-agreed timeline and align with the owner’s budget, reducing the risk of miscommunication and maximizing the ROI.
However, it’s also possible for the ownership team to engage a third-party project manager whose primary focus is managing the overall project timeline, budget, and key milestones. Unlike the architect’s project management services—which center on executing contract deliverables and aligning design work with the owner’s financial expectations—a third-party project manager oversees the coordination across the entire project triangle: owner, architect, and contractor.