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Leasehold Improvements
& City Permitting

We manage your entire commercial build-out — architectural drawings, mechanical engineering, city permits, and construction coordination.

You focus on opening day. We handle the rest.

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See the 5-Step Proces
What Are Leasehold Improvements?

Any modification to a rented commercial space to make it ready for your business.

Common Improvement Categories
Interior walls, flooring, ceilings, and lighting
HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
Commercial kitchen ventilation (for restaurants)
Accessibility upgrades (BC Building Code)
Storefront and signage changes
The Key Distinction

If you're not building from scratch, but you're changing the space — that's a leasehold improvement. And it requires permits.

Almost every commercial lease build-out touches code — and code triggers permits. That's where we come in.

Let’s Launch Your Business

Ready to Launch Your Business?

Whether you are opening a home-based business, a retail store, a restaurant, or a franchise — we have the team, the process, and the track record.

45-minute focused strategy session with your Pathfinder
Full funding pathway and financing assessment
Preliminary site selection criteria and market review
$497 session fee credited to your Launch Success Package
Funding & Location Strategy Session
$497
Credited in full to your Launch Success Package
Duration
45 minutes
Format
Video or phone
Deliverable
Strategy brief
Response
Within 1 business day
Book Your Session Now

All inquiries treated with strict confidentiality · NDA available on request

The Problem We Solve

One project manager replaces a dozen fragmented relationships.

Without a Project Manager
With Pathfinder as Your PM
You coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, and the city yourself
I manage every single relationship
You wait weeks for permit approvals because drawings are incomplete
I ensure drawings are city-ready before submission
You discover mechanical systems don't meet code after construction starts
Mechanical engineer reviews designs upfront
You pay for rework, delays, and missed deadlines
We execute in the right sequence, the first time

Your Leasehold Improvement Team – HIVE Ecosystem

Role
Partner
Responsibility
Project Manager
JT Suman
Single point of contact
Architectural Designer
Andy Sidhu
Permit-ready drawings, zoning review
Mechanical Engineer
Nikhil Kunduvallapil
HVAC, plumbing, kitchen ventilation
General Contractor
Multiple options depending on the scope of the project
On-site construction, trades coordination
City Permitting
JT Suman
Submission, follow-up, resolution

The 5-Step Process

Step
Timeline
Activities
1. Discovery & Scope
Week 1
Site visit, define scope, review lease requirements
2. Design & Engineering
Weeks 2-4
Architectural drawings, mechanical design, pre-submission review
3. Permit Submission
Week 5
Submit complete package, act as city contact, respond to comments
4. Construction
Weeks 6-12+
Hand off to GC, weekly progress meetings, verify permit compliance
5. Final Inspections & Occupancy
Variable
Schedule inspections, walk-through with inspector, obtain occupancy permit

Your only job? Prepare for your grand opening. I handle the rest.

Pricing

Leasehold improvement project management is included in your Launch Success Package (3-month minimum at $2,500/month).

For standalone leasehold-only projects:

Service
Fee
Full project management (design through occupancy)
$7,500 – $15,000
Permit coordination only (you have your own contractor)
$2,500 – $5,000
Hourly consulting for city permits strategy
$150/hour (minimum 5 hours)
Entry Point Service

Leasehold & Permit Strategy Session

A focused strategy session covering your build-out scope, permit pathway, and the right project structure for your situation. Credit applies toward standalone project management.

Build-out scope review and feasibility check
Permit pathway and timeline assessment
Recommended project structure and partners
Budget range and risk review
Full credit applied to standalone engagement
Leasehold & Permit Strategy Session
$497
Credited in full to your Launch Success Package
Duration
45 minutes
Format
Video or phone
Deliverable
Strategy brief
Response
Within 1 business day
Book Your Session Now

All inquiries treated with strict confidentiality · NDA available on request