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Clay Edwards has managed millions of square feet of interior tenant improvement (TI) projects throughout Chicago. A client-centric and results-oriented leader, Clay is the head of Skender’s Tenant Improvement market and founder of the firm’s Construction Technology and Self Perform Groups. His interior tenant improvement teams are consistently at the forefront of many of Chicago’s top tech, legal and corporate HQ projects. As an industry thought leader, Clay is frequently cited in commercial real estate news media outlets regarding tenant improvement interior construction topics and is often a featured speaker and writer on related trends.

3
Jun
2020
10 Renovations to Consider Before Reopening the Office
Posted On June 3, 2020  By Clay Edwards  And has 19 Comments

As offices are set to reopen across the country over the next few months, many companies are considering all their options to make the workplace as safe and healthy as possible for returning employees. Companies will need to do more than put hand sanitizer dispensers everywhere […]

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25
Jun
2018
Build Smarter: 7 Ideas for Containing Construction Costs
Posted On June 25, 2018  By Clay Edwards  And has No Comment

Though the real estate industry has seen a development rebound over the past decade, rising construction costs are weighing down the buoyant market. The persistent skilled labor shortage makes staffing and maintaining sites expensive. Materials are pricier, and now tariffs on steel, aluminum and lumber imports […]

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9
Apr
2018
Does Your Modern Build-out Have a Hearing Problem?
Posted On April 9, 2018  By Clay Edwards  And has 1 Comment

Open ceilings, exposed concrete floors and glass-walled spaces are the hallmarks of contemporary interiors. These design choices convey a hip and modern mindset for the companies and retailers that inhabit them, but they can come with a drawback that impacts business: noise. Without the sound-dampening effects […]

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Feb
2018
Heads Up: The 5 Hidden Expenses of Open Ceilings
Posted On February 15, 2018  By Clay Edwards  And has 18 Comments

Open ceilings, with their exposed ductwork and industrial vibe have become popular – but trendy rarely equals inexpensive. For many years, omitting the traditional drop ceiling was assumed to be not just cooler but also to cost less. Common sense seemed to be that by choosing […]

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