Commercial Buildout

Tenant improvements, office buildouts, and commercial renovation from permit through Certificate of Occupancy.

MKC's commercial buildout practice covers the full scope of tenant improvements, office and retail buildouts, restaurant and commercial kitchen construction, and mixed-use renovation. With all trades coordinated under MKC's license — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, gas, and roofing — and an Engineer of Record (EOR) for structural work, we deliver commercial projects on a single contract with full project oversight from permit through completion.

Services

What We Do

Office & Retail Tenant Improvements

Build-out of commercial tenant spaces from shell condition — framing, ceilings, flooring, MEP, finishes, and Certificate of Occupancy. One contract from permit application through CO.

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Construction

Full commercial kitchen buildouts — grease trap installation, hood systems, commercial-grade electrical circuits, gas lines, plumbing, and all required health and fire inspections. We know what commercial kitchen inspectors need.

Medical & Professional Office Buildout

Medical office, dental, and professional office tenant improvements with specialized MEP requirements — medical gas, dedicated circuits, accessible design, and all ADA compliance.

ADA Compliance Upgrades

Accessibility upgrades to bring commercial properties into ADA compliance — restrooms, entrance modifications, pathway clearances, and signage — coordinated with the permit and inspection process.

Certificate of Occupancy Expediting

For commercial spaces that need a CO quickly, we manage the inspection sequence, resolve punch list items, and coordinate with the building department to minimize time between final inspection and CO issuance.

Structural Modifications for Commercial Spaces

Load-bearing wall removal, beam installations, and structural modifications for commercial spaces — engineered by our Engineer of Record (EOR), permitted, and built by MKC's construction team.

Our Work

Recent Projects

Commercial Kitchen Renovation — Resort

Tampa Bay

Full commercial kitchen renovation including new electrical circuits throughout, gas line installation, appliance wiring, dishwasher connections, and all commercial kitchen MEP. Coordinated across MKC's electrical, gas, and plumbing teams under a single construction schedule.

Salon-to-Restaurant Conversion — Change of Occupancy

Tampa

Full change-of-occupancy buildout converting a salon space to a food service business. Managed ATF permits for existing work, full MEP buildout, health department coordination, and Certificate of Occupancy.

Office Tenant Improvement

Wesley Chapel

Office space build-out from shell condition — framing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, ceilings, and finishes. Single-contract delivery from permit application through CO.

Common Questions

Commercial Buildout FAQs

It depends on the starting condition of the space. A shell space needs everything — framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, ceilings, flooring, and finishes. A second-generation space (one that's been built out before) may need only selective demolition and MEP updates. We assess the existing conditions and give you a clear scope before you're committed.

MKC handles the permits and inspections as part of the buildout contract. We pull all required permits, manage the inspection sequence, and deliver the Certificate of Occupancy.

Yes. Commercial kitchens have specific requirements from the county health department — grease traps, hood systems, ventilation, commercial-grade plumbing, and specific electrical circuit configurations. We coordinate with health inspectors and know what they need before we start.

Yes. ADA compliance is part of every commercial buildout we do that involves public-facing spaces. We assess accessibility requirements during the design phase so compliance issues are addressed in the permit set, not discovered during inspection.

Ready to Start?

Let's talk about your commercial buildout project.

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