Retail Construction
Retail Construction That Opens on Schedule
Storefronts, lobby retail, and mixed-use ground floors built with the opening-date discipline of a hotel contractor — because in retail, every day late is a day of lost revenue.
Who We Are
Where Opening Dates Drive Every Decision
Retail construction lives and dies by the opening date. A storefront that opens two weeks late misses the season; a lobby retail space that opens after the hotel does not capture the foot traffic it was built for. Since 1955, Pinkerton & Laws has applied its hospitality-grade construction discipline to retail and mixed-use spaces across the Southeast, where schedule precision and finish quality directly drive revenue.
Our retail approach borrows from seven decades of hotel construction — where brand standards, FF&E coordination, and opening-date discipline are non-negotiable. We bring that same rigor to storefront build-outs, lobby retail, and mixed-use ground floors, coordinating tenant improvements and base building work under one contract. Browse our project portfolio to see the commercial spaces we have delivered.
From our Atlanta office and Orlando office, we serve retail developers and owners across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. For owners weighing delivery methods, our general contractor overview explains how we structure retail and mixed-use builds from pre-construction through certificate of occupancy.
What We Do
What Retail Construction Involves With Us
Storefront Build-Out
Glazing systems, entrance configurations, and storefront finishes installed to tenant design guides, with signage and lighting coordinated to meet brand prototype requirements.
Tenant Improvement Coordination
Multiple tenant build-outs within a single base building managed under one contract, eliminating the trade conflicts that arise when separate tenant contractors overlap on shared MEP and circulation.
Food & Beverage Space Construction
Restaurant and bar build-outs with commercial kitchen MEP, durable cleanable finishes, and health-department inspections sequenced into the closeout plan — backed by decades of hospitality experience.
FF&E & Fixture Installation
Display fixtures, point-of-sale infrastructure, and branded lighting installed and coordinated with tenant delivery schedules so the space is stocked and operational on opening day.
Opening-Date Scheduling
Critical-path scheduling built backward from your lease commencement and seasonal target date, so storefront glazing, MEP, and fixture installation all land before the tenant takes possession.
Base Building & Shell Construction
Core, shell, and site work for retail centers and mixed-use developments, with structural capacity, loading access, and utility service sized for the tenant mix you plan to bring in.
Our Work
Retail-Adjacent Spaces We Have Built
Hotel with Lobby Market
TownePlace Suites
Naples, FL
TownePlace Suites with lobby market, communal table, and breakfast area — retail-adjacent common spaces serving extended-stay guests.
Hotel with Bistro Retail
Courtyard by Marriott
Duluth, GA
Courtyard by Marriott with bistro, patio, and meeting room — food-and-beverage retail space serving hotel guests and local traffic.
Hotel with Lobby Bar
Hilton Garden Inn
Madison, AL
Hilton Garden Inn with lobby bar, meeting spaces, and food service — retail-adjacent hospitality spaces within the hotel.
Hotel with Coffee Bar
Home2 Suites
Covington, GA
Home2 Suites with lobby lounge, coffee bar, and communal spaces — retail-style common areas for extended-stay guests.
How We Work
How We Deliver a Retail Build
Tenant Mix & Lease Review
We review the tenant mix, lease commencement dates, and brand prototype requirements during pre-construction so the build plan aligns with every tenant’s opening obligation.
Pre-Construction & Permitting
We model the cost, review constructability, and pull permits for the base building and tenant improvements, sequencing long-lead items like storefront glazing before mobilization.
Base Building & Shell
Core, shell, and site work go up with structural capacity and utility service sized for the tenant mix, with loading access and circulation paths coordinated for future tenant deliveries.
Tenant Build-Out & FF&E
Storefronts, interior build-outs, fixtures, and point-of-sale infrastructure are installed and coordinated with tenant delivery schedules so each space is stocked and operational on opening day.
Final Inspection & Opening
Health-department, building, and fire inspections are scheduled into the closeout plan, and we secure certificate of occupancy so tenants can take possession on the date their lease requires.
400+
Projects Delivered
70+
Years Building
2
Southeast Offices
1955
Founded
FAQ
Retail Construction Questions, Answered
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Ready to Open on Schedule?
Tell us about your retail or mixed-use project — storefront, lobby retail, or ground-floor build-out. Our pre-construction team will follow up to discuss tenant mix, scope, and opening date.
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