Practical guides, industry news, and expert advice from Pajaziti & Associates — South Florida's commercial general contractor.
Construction Process
The CO tells you the building department is satisfied. But a great commercial GC holds themselves to a higher standard than that. Here's what it actually looks like when a job is done right.
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Construction Costs
Going over budget doesn't mean something went wrong — it often means you're building it right. Here's how experienced South Florida developers think about contingency budgeting.
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Restaurant Construction
A first-time restaurant owner. A South Florida permit backlog. Months of review cycles. Here's the honest story — and the private review system that solved it for every project since.
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Behind the Build
In Italy, craftsmanship isn't a differentiator — it's a baseline expectation. Sadi Pajaziti explains how that standard shapes every commercial build at Pajaziti & Associates.
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Permitting
The building department doesn't care about your lease start date. Permits take as long as they take — and if you haven't accounted for that before signing, you could be paying rent on a space you can't legally open yet.
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Building on Palm Beach island isn't like building anywhere else in PBC. Architectural review, permit timelines, and build costs are all in a different category.
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Lake Avenue is one of PBC's most distinctive commercial streets — and one of its most complex to build in. Older buildings, CRA overlay, and adaptive reuse require an experienced GC.
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Royal Palm Beach's SR-7 corridor is one of western PBC's most active commercial strips. From franchise build-outs to medical offices, here's the contractor guide for this growing market.
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Riviera Beach's CRA is remaking the Marina District and Broadway corridor. For commercial operators, this emerging market offers real opportunity — if you have the right GC.
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Design-build compresses timelines and reduces owner risk — but it's not right for every project. This guide explains when to use it, what it costs, and what to look for in a design-build GC.
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Greenacres is Palm Beach County's 4th largest city — yet most commercial contractors overlook it. Here's what business owners and property developers need to know about building here.
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Tequesta sits at the northern tip of Palm Beach County with a boutique commercial market that demands premium finishes and an experienced GC who knows Village of Tequesta permitting.
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Tenant Improvements
Underestimating your TI timeline is the #1 lease mistake in South Florida. A licensed Palm Beach County GC breaks down every phase — design, permitting, construction, CO — with real numbers.
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Medical Construction
Palm Beach Gardens has one of South Florida's strongest medical office markets. Here's what makes healthcare construction different — ADA, plumbing, HVAC, X-ray shielding, and real cost ranges.
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Permitting
Permitting delays are the #1 cause of commercial project overruns in South Florida. A licensed GC explains the full process — plan review, timelines by municipality, CO, and how to avoid rejections.
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Restaurant Construction
The retail-to-restaurant conversion wave is hitting Palm Beach County hard. Here's the full scope — grease traps, hood systems, electrical upgrades, permitting, and real cost ranges from a licensed local GC.
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Construction Costs
What does commercial construction cost in Palm Beach County right now? Real cost ranges for office TIs, restaurant build-outs, retail, and shell construction — including current material and labor market conditions.
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Lake Park's Park Avenue corridor is revitalizing. Restaurant conversions, retail TIs, and small business build-outs are active. Here's what business owners need to know about permitting and construction.
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Pajaziti & Associates is based right on US-1 in North Palm Beach. From waterfront retail to boutique medical offices, we know this market better than anyone.
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Wellington is one of Palm Beach County's fastest-growing communities. Medical offices, retail strip centers, and restaurant build-outs are in high demand. Here's what to look for in a commercial GC.
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From the Congress Ave corridor to downtown CRA redevelopment, Boynton Beach's commercial market is growing. Here's what business owners and landlords need to know about hiring a GC.
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Looking for a commercial GC in Palm Beach Gardens? From PGA Blvd office build-outs to medical offices and restaurant TIs, here's what to look for in a licensed contractor.
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Medical Construction
Building or renovating a medical office in Palm Beach County? Pajaziti & Associates specializes in medical office build-outs — exam rooms, procedure suites, ADA compliance, and healthcare construction in South Florida.
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Office Renovation
Looking for an office renovation contractor in West Palm Beach? Pajaziti & Associates handles commercial office renovations, tenant improvements, and office build-outs across Palm Beach County.
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What to look for when hiring a commercial general contractor in Palm Beach County. License verification, questions to ask, red flags to avoid — from a licensed Florida GC.
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Pajaziti & Associates is a licensed general contractor serving Palm Beach County, FL since 2015. Commercial build-outs, tenant improvements, restaurant construction, and office renovations across West Palm Beach and South Florida.
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Restaurant Construction
How much does a restaurant build-out cost in Palm Beach County? Pajaziti & Associates breaks down real costs for shell space, full build-outs, and kitchen construction in South Florida.
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Commercial Build-Outs
How long does a commercial build-out take in Palm Beach County? Real timelines for office, restaurant, and retail build-outs — including permitting, construction, and Certificate of Occupancy.
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Tenant Improvements
What is a tenant improvement allowance and how do you maximize it in South Florida? A licensed Palm Beach County GC explains TI allowances, how to negotiate, and how to make the most of your build-out budget.
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Commercial Real Estate
What's the difference between a cold dark shell, vanilla shell, and warm shell in Florida commercial real estate? A licensed Palm Beach County GC explains what each means for your build-out cost.
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Choosing the right commercial GC in West Palm Beach can make or break your project. Here's what separates experienced, reliable contractors from those who will cost you time and money.
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Everything landlords, tenants, and brokers need to know about TI construction in the South Florida commercial market — from TI allowances to permitting timelines.
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A step-by-step breakdown of what it really takes to build a restaurant in South Florida — from zoning and permits to health department approvals and final Certificate of Occupancy.
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Get a Free Estimate Call (561) 677-2862Common questions about our construction services in this area.
We specialize in commercial tenant improvements, interior build-outs, shell construction, and specialty-use facilities throughout Palm Beach County. Our core verticals include office, retail, restaurant, medical, fitness, daycare, self-storage, car wash, veterinary clinic, coffee shop, and gas station/C-store construction. Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1265699.
We serve all of Palm Beach County — West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, Jupiter, Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, and all municipalities and unincorporated areas throughout the county. We are headquartered at 11911 US-1 HWY #201 in North Palm Beach.
Yes. As the licensed GC, we manage the complete permit process from plan submittal through Certificate of Occupancy — including coordinating plan review, responding to comments, scheduling all required inspections, and obtaining the CO. You do not need to interact with the building department; we manage that entirely.
Call us at (561) 677-2862 or submit a request through our website contact form. We typically respond within one business day and can often provide a preliminary budget range within a few days of reviewing your space, drawings, and project scope. We are headquartered in North Palm Beach and can meet at your project site throughout Palm Beach County.