How Today’s Tenants Search, Design and Build Office Space | Insights from Season 1

In this episode of In The Loop, we sit down with John Benziger and Adrian Conforti of Cushman & Wakefield to break down how tenants evaluate, design, and occupy office space in today’s market. John shares how the tenant search process has evolved over 40 years . From limited options and landlord‑controlled deals to a transparent, to an amenity‑driven marketplace. Adrian takes us inside modern build-outs: TI allowances, spec suites, FF&E trade‑offs, and the strategic negotiations tenants should never skip.  You’ll hear about: How amenities and shared conference facilities can reduce tenant build‑out costs.The rise of spec suites and why they dominate suburban markets.How to prioritize spend, hire the right team, and plan flexibility from day one.Why expansion rights, material choices, and permitting coordination make or break timelines. Links: See available Cushman & Wakefield space in Washington D.C. on LoopNetWatch all Season 1 episodesRead more on CRE Explained Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.