A practical guide to tenant improvement projects: what to check in your lease, who's responsible for what, and why to bring in an architect before you sign.
Most renovation surprises aren't surprises at all: they're code issues that nobody looked for early enough. Learn how Cornerstone's early code analysis process identifies the triggers that blow up budgets before they become change orders.
Learn why commercial architecture projects get delayed in municipal approvals and how to avoid these common setbacks with realistic planning and expert guidance.
Confusing construction cost with total project cost is a costly mistake. Learn the “soft costs” that add 20–35% to your budget and why honest, early planning with an architect is the key to a buildable project.
Your property might be zoned commercial, but that doesn't mean your specific use is permitted. Here's what New Jersey business owners need to check before signing a lease or purchasing a building.
Cornerstone Architectural Group designed Ramboll's Princeton office around wellbeing, flexibility, and choice, creating a workplace employees actually want to use.
Many clients assume our role is limited to producing drawings. Here’s what commercial architects actually do, and why involving the right firm can save your project.
6 September 2021 Today, New Jersey adopted the 2021 version of the International Code Council (ICC) codes along with updated versions of the National Electric Code, the National Standard Plumbing Code, and other related standards. New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code (NJUCC) adopts codes by regulation. The codes are administered by the Department of Community Affairs […]
The 17,000 square foot three-story office building was designed to be renovated in phases to allow BlueCrest to continue to operate and grow during the renovation. The program included administrative offices, conference rooms, clinical offices and rooms for group therapy, yoga and meditation. The space was designed to be warm and welcoming with an abundance […]
