Retail: Specialty and Commercial

Under the leadership of Jim Tavernelli, KLH provides engineering services for new construction, renovations, additions, expansions, and downsizes for small and big box stores, department stores, and larger scale retail developments such as malls, lifestyle centers, and mixed use facilities.

Registered in all 50 states and Washington, DC, KLH has extensive nationwide retail experience.  Our work is a testament to our responsive service across the U.S., in Canada, and in Puerto Rico.  In the retail construction industry, time is money.  The retail studio is familiar with many building departments and jurisdictions across the country; keeping a running log of specific local codes and requirements and often times obtaining a permit on the first pass. This expertise helps our clients to avoid unexpected and painful delays in a project schedule.

Retail services include:

• Pre-construction site surveys
• Feasibility studies
• Construction documents
• Energy code compliance analysis
• Lease language assistance
• Prototype development
• Rollout programs
• LEED services
  • Administrator
  • Design
  • Fundamental commissioning
  • Innovation
  • Design credits
• Lighting design
• Refrigeration systems design
• Post-construction site survey
• Punchlists
• Commissioning

Our LEED experiences have been successful earning Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum certification for clients such as Coldwater Creek, Under Armour, Kroger, LongHorn Steakhouse and Charles Schwab.

KLH is a Smart Choice for Retail:

• Sustainability = affordable sustainability for the retail market place = sustainability within budget
• Cross-training = retail market expertise throughout entire staff = no delays for you
• Familiarity = ongoing database of localized building requirements facilitates accelerated project schedules = projects on time
• Licensure = registered to practice in 50 states = we are where you want to be
• Education = over 80% of our retail staff holds a 4 year engineering degree = knowledgeable staff for creative solutions