Deer Park
Commercial Center
Snapshot
Ground-up commercial development built as GC for profit.
Corporate anchor: Starbucks, requiring full CBRE interface and adherence to national specs for structure, safety systems, and finish.
Straightforward build completed three weeks ahead of schedule.
Came in 3% over original budget due to labor and material spikes (excluding change orders).
Delivered on time and fully compliant for occupancy.
General Contractor Role:
Acted as GC with direct profit interest.
Navigated CBRE’s corporate protocols, coordinated with Starbucks’ national team, and executed to spec across all systems.
Maintained schedule discipline and absorbed cost volatility without compromising delivery.
Takeaway
Corporate work demands precision—specs are non-negotiable, and timelines are sacred.
Liaising with CBRE required strategic communication and proactive issue resolution.
Even in a “simple” build, cost creep is real. Success lies in managing expectations and delivering clean handoff.
