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Office and Retail Constructionin Georgia & Florida

Professional office and retail spaces built for productivity and customer flow. Licensed, bonded, and insured general contractor since 2016.

  • Office Build-Outs
  • Retail Storefronts
  • Corporate Interiors
  • Multi-Tenant Spaces

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GA + FL
State Licensed
48hr
Estimates Delivered
Line-Item
Transparent Pricing
2016
Established
Corporate Office Build-Out by Bowser Construction Group in Metro Atlanta, GA
Corporate Office Build-OutMetro Atlanta, GA
Multi-Tenant Retail Renovation by Bowser Construction Group in Cumming, GA
Multi-Tenant Retail RenovationCumming, GA
Class A Office Repositioning by Bowser Construction Group in North Georgia
Class A Office RepositioningNorth Georgia
Retail Storefront Construction by Bowser Construction Group in Central Florida
Retail Storefront ConstructionCentral Florida
Open-Plan Office Conversion by Bowser Construction Group in Forsyth County, GA
Open-Plan Office ConversionForsyth County, GA

Every Configuration, One Contractor

Office layouts and retail environments have changed. Hybrid work demands flexible collaboration zones. Retail demands experiential storefronts. We build for what tenants and customers actually need — not what worked five years ago.

Corporate Office Build-Outs

Open-plan, private office, and hybrid layouts. Structured cabling, access control, conference room AV pre-wire, and HVAC zoning for after-hours server rooms. Class A finishes that compete for Fortune 500 leases.

Multi-Tenant Demising

Demising walls, separate HVAC zones, sub-metered electrical, and independent fire alarm addressing. We split floors without compromising base building systems or violating landlord standards.

Retail Storefronts

Aluminum storefront systems, blade signage, display lighting, and point-of-sale infrastructure. Designed for foot traffic, built for ADA compliance, and coordinated with your lease's sign criteria.

Full-Floor Repositioning

Demo-to-studs renovation that transforms outdated Class B inventory into Class A product. New MEP risers, ceiling systems, common area upgrades, and elevator lobby finishes that redefine the building's market position.

Medical Office Suites

Operatory plumbing, exam room layouts, HIPAA-compliant reception, and specialized HVAC for waiting areas. Purpose-built medical office suites inside professional or mixed-use buildings. See our dedicated medical page for full clinical builds.

Coworking & Flex Space

Phone booths, hot-desk power, shared conference rooms with AV, pantry kitchens, and high-density Wi-Fi infrastructure. The build-out that makes membership plans work by making the space actually function.

What's Included When BCG Builds Your Space

Demolition & Hazmat Abatement

Selective demo of existing partitions, flooring, and ceiling. ACM and lead-paint testing when building vintage pre-dates 1980. Debris removal coordinated with property management for freight elevator access and dumpster placement.

Framing & Rough Carpentry

Metal stud framing for partition walls, soffits, and bulkheads. Full-height or ceiling-height partitions per landlord spec. Fire-rated assemblies at corridor and demising walls — UL-listed systems documented for inspection.

Electrical & Low-Voltage

Panel upgrades, circuit distribution, dedicated server room feeds, and emergency lighting per NEC. Cat6A cabling, access control conduit, and AV pre-wire for conference rooms. Coordinated with IT vendor before drywall close.

HVAC Zoning & Controls

VAV box additions, thermostat zoning for private offices vs. open plan, and supplemental cooling for server closets and conference rooms. Ductwork modifications tied back to base building AHU with landlord sign-off.

Finishes & Millwork

LVT and carpet tile flooring, painted drywall, acoustic ceiling tile, glass office fronts, and reception millwork. Finish packages scaled from building-standard to executive — specified to budget, not to guess.

ADA Compliance & Life Safety

Path-of-travel analysis for restrooms, thresholds, door hardware, and signage. Fire alarm device relocation, sprinkler head adjustments, and exit sign placement per NFPA 101 and local amendments.

Office & Retail Cost Ranges

Georgia and Florida's Southeast corridor delivers some of the most competitive commercial build-out costs in the country. These ranges reflect 2025–2026 market conditions.

Class A Office$200 – $350 /SF
Standard Office$150 – $250 /SF
Retail Inline$117 – $250 /SF
Retail Anchor$150 – $300 /SF
Coworking/Flex$130 – $275 /SF
Repositioning$175 – $325 /SF

Georgia & Florida markets. Ranges vary by scope, finish level, and MEP complexity. Call (470) 230-3331 or email [email protected] for a project-specific estimate.

Two States. Different Codes. Same Contractor.

Georgia and Florida enforce different building codes, and sometimes counties within the same state apply different amendments. We handle permitting, plan review, and inspections across every jurisdiction we serve.

Georgia

2018 IBC with state amendments. Georgia Fire Code based on NFPA 1. ADA compliance per 2010 Standards. Energy code per ASHRAE 90.1-2013. Permitting through county jurisdiction — Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Cherokee, DeKalb each have different review processes.

Florida

Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023). FBC is self-contained — not IBC with amendments. Florida Energy Code per 2023 IECC. Fire Code per NFPA 1 with FBC modifications. Orange County, Seminole County, and Osceola County each maintain separate plan review and inspection teams.

ADA Triggers

When renovation costs exceed 30% of building value, path-of-travel upgrades to restrooms, entrances, and parking become required. We assess trigger thresholds during pre-construction and build compliance into the original scope — not as a surprise change order.

Fire Separation

Occupancy separation between office (B), retail (M), and assembly (A-2) uses requires fire-rated construction per code. We coordinate rated wall assemblies, firestopping at penetrations, and fire alarm addressable device relocation with the base building fire protection engineer.

From Signed Lease to Certificate of Occupancy

Timelines compress or expand based on jurisdiction, scope complexity, and landlord review speed. These ranges reflect a standard 3,000–8,000 SF office or retail build-out.

Wk 1–2

Design & Permitting

Space plan finalization, MEP engineering, plan submission to AHJ. Landlord work letter review and approval of construction documents. Permit turnaround varies by jurisdiction — 2 weeks in some counties, 6+ in others.

Wk 3–4

Demolition & Rough-In

Selective demolition, framing, and rough mechanical/electrical/plumbing. Fire sprinkler modifications. Low-voltage conduit and backing for millwork installed before drywall close.

Wk 5–8

Drywall, MEP Trim, Ceilings

Drywall hang, tape, and finish. HVAC trim-out with diffuser and thermostat install. Electrical device trim. Ceiling grid and tile installation. Mid-build inspections scheduled and cleared.

Wk 9–12

Finishes & Punch

Flooring, paint, millwork, glass office fronts, and fixture installation. IT vendor cabling. Final inspections: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, building. Certificate of Occupancy issued.

Wk 13–14

Turnover & Move-In

Final clean, punch list close-out, and tenant move-in coordination. As-built drawings delivered. Warranty documentation for all installed systems provided. Your space is open for business.

Get a Line-Item Office or Retail Estimate

Send us the floor plan, LOI, or even a rough sketch. We'll review the space, assess existing conditions, and deliver a trade-by-trade estimate within 48 hours — before you finalize your lease.

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Office & Retail Construction FAQ

Standard office build-outs in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia range from $150–$250/SF. Class A corporate spaces with glass fronts, custom millwork, and advanced AV infrastructure run $200–$350/SF. Costs vary based on existing conditions, MEP complexity, and finish level. BCG provides line-item estimates by trade so you see exactly where each dollar goes.

Yes — we specialize in pre-lease estimating. We'll walk the space, assess existing conditions, and deliver a trade-by-trade cost estimate before you finalize your LOI. That way your TI allowance negotiation is based on real construction numbers, not broker guesses. If your landlord offers $40/SF and the build costs $85/SF, you need to know that before you commit.

Cosmetic refresh: 3–5 weeks. Standard build-out (3,000–8,000 SF): 8–14 weeks. Full-floor repositioning or demo-to-studs: 12–18 weeks. Permitting adds 2–6 weeks depending on jurisdiction — Forsyth County processes differently than City of Atlanta. We build realistic timelines around your specific jurisdiction.

Yes. We've handled tenant buildouts for national retailers and franchise operators. We work from brand-specified construction documents, coordinate with landlord construction managers, and meet the opening timeline your lease requires. We handle local permitting, inspections, and ADA compliance specific to your Georgia or Florida jurisdiction.

In a landlord-controlled build-out, the landlord manages construction and you receive a finished space. In a tenant-controlled build-out, you hire your own GC (like BCG) and manage scope, schedule, and quality directly. Tenant-controlled gives you more control over the outcome and often better value — you choose your contractor, your finishes, and your timeline.

Yes. BCG is licensed in both states. Georgia office: Cumming, GA. Florida office: Winter Park, FL. We handle permitting, plan submissions, and inspections across every jurisdiction we serve — including Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Cherokee, and DeKalb counties in Georgia, and Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties in Florida.

Office & Retail Construction Georgia & Florida

GA

Georgia Construction

HQ — 1225 Squire Lane, Cumming, GA
FL

Florida Construction

Office — 1411 Elizabeth Dr, Winter Park, FL

Licensed general contractor serving Central Florida and Greater Orlando.