A Change of Use Is a Code Event, Not a Renovation
Home / Insights / Change of Use Commercial A Change of Use Is a Code Event, Not a Renovation You can trigger a change of occupancy without touching the building. Start using a warehouse as retail and the code applies, whether or not you ever pick up a hammer. By JL Studio Architecture 9 min […]
Your Rent Starts Whether You Open or Not
Home / Insights / Build-Out Delays Build-Outs Your Rent Starts Whether You Open or Not Most commercial leases begin charging rent on a fixed date, ready or not. And most of the delays that get you there are classified as your fault. By JL Studio Architecture 9 min read August 2026 A build-out schedule is […]
Why Houston Commercial Permits Take 8 to 16 Weeks, and What Actually Causes the Delay
Home / Insights / Permit Timelines Permitting Why Houston Commercial Permits Take 8 to 16 Weeks, and What Actually Causes the Delay The number people quote is the plan review time. The number that matters is the total. The gap between them is where projects lose their schedule. By JL Studio Architecture 8 min read […]