Plan for maintenance before you build
The best time to think about upkeep is during design, long before anything needs fixing.
Opening day feels like the finish line. In reality, it is the start of a much longer stretch, and how a space is cared for over the years matters as much as how it was built.
Design choices affect upkeep
Finishes, fixtures, plantings and systems all come with different maintenance needs. Choosing durable materials and planning access to equipment during design saves time and money later.
The team that built it knows it best
When the same firm that designed and built a space also maintains it, nothing has to be relearned. They know where the lines run, why a detail was built a certain way, and which supplier made each finish.
What ongoing care can include
- Property management and routine inspections.
- Ongoing maintenance and repairs.
- Landscape and garden care through every season.
- Upkeep of green walls, rooftop gardens and water features.
Fewer surprises
Regular care catches small issues before they become expensive ones. It also keeps a store, office or home looking the way it did when it opened.
At LMI, maintenance is part of the plan from the first meeting. The team that built it keeps it running.
Planning a project?
Talk to the team that designs, builds and maintains it.