Commercial Project Planning Guide

What tenant improvements, additions, and ground-up projects really cost, and how long they take.

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Bianchi Architecture
May 2026
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A quick reference for tenant improvements, renovations, and small-scale commercial projects, designed to help business owners, property owners, and developers understand scope, cost, and process before significant time and money are committed.

The guide covers the four most common commercial project types, typical cost ranges for the Atlanta metro, realistic phase-by-phase timelines, and when to bring an architect into the process.

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Key Takeaways

Atlanta metro buildouts sort into three ranges, $150K to $250K for a light tenant improvement, $500K to $1M for a restaurant or fitness buildout, and $1M and up for ground-up or high-end hospitality.

Bring an architect in while you're still considering a lease or a site, before civil engineering starts. Waiting is what turns a layout question into a redesign.

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Commercial Project Planning Guide
What tenant improvements, additions, and ground-up projects really cost, and how long they take.
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May 1, 2026

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