When working with an office tenant, one of the first questions we ask is, “How much space do you need?”  Surprisingly, many times a client isn’t sure, or has unrealistic expectations of their size requirements.  In the past, office buildings were built to accommodate approximately 3 or 4 people per 1,000 square feet of rentable space.  With rent being one of the highest expenses for a company, many organizations have looked to place more people in the same square footage.  Why is this not always feasible? Well there are a few reasons:

When working with an office tenant, one of the first questions we ask is, “How much space do you need?”  Surprisingly, many times a client isn’t sure, or has unrealistic expectations of their size requirements.  In the past, office buildings were built to accommodate approximately 3 or 4 people per 1,000 square feet of rentable space.  With rent being one of the highest expenses for a company, many organizations have looked to place more people in the same square footage.  Why is this not always feasible? Well there are a few reasons: