Retail & Tenant Improvement Experts

Retail construction moves fast. Lease clocks are ticking, grand openings are scheduled, and every day your doors aren't open is revenue lost. Archetype Construction understands that urgency and delivers retail spaces on aggressive timelines without cutting corners.

Whether you're a national brand rolling out a new location or a local business building your first storefront, we bring the same design-build accountability and construction quality to every project.

Storefront Build-Outs

Building out a new retail space means transforming shell or white-box space into a customer-ready environment. We manage every trade and detail to get your store open on time.

  • Storefront glazing, entrance systems, and security gates
  • Sales floor layout, partitions, and fitting rooms
  • Point-of-sale counter and checkout area construction
  • Stock room, receiving, and back-of-house build-out
  • Display fixtures, shelving, and custom millwork
  • Restroom construction and employee break areas

Tenant Improvements

Moving into an existing space that needs work? Tenant improvements (TI) upgrade a lease space to meet your specific operational and brand requirements. We work within your TI allowance and landlord guidelines to maximize value.

  • Layout modifications and wall relocation
  • Flooring, ceiling, and lighting upgrades
  • Restroom renovation and ADA compliance
  • HVAC modifications for comfort and zoning
  • Electrical and data infrastructure improvements

Merchandising & Layout Design

Retail is about the customer journey. We work with your design team to build spaces that guide traffic flow, highlight products, and create an environment that encourages purchases.

Traffic Flow

Strategic layout that draws customers through the store and past key merchandise zones.

Display Integration

Built-in fixtures, feature walls, and lighting designed to showcase your products at their best.

Flexibility

Modular construction that lets you reconfigure displays and layouts as inventory and seasons change.

Exterior & Signage

First impressions start at the curb. We handle exterior renovations and signage installations that make your business visible and inviting from the street.

  • Storefront facade renovations and repainting
  • Awning and canopy installation
  • Illuminated and non-illuminated signage mounting
  • Window displays and vinyl graphics coordination
  • Sidewalk and entrance accessibility improvements

MEP & Infrastructure

Retail spaces have unique infrastructure needs — high electrical loads for lighting and signage, specialized HVAC for customer comfort, and plumbing for restrooms and food service. We coordinate all building systems as part of your build-out.

  • High-density lighting circuits for retail displays
  • HVAC sized for customer traffic and storefront glass heat loads
  • Security system rough-in and camera infrastructure
  • POS system wiring, data drops, and Wi-Fi access points
  • Fire suppression and alarm system compliance

Fast-Track Delivery

Retail tenants can't afford to wait. We specialize in fast-track construction schedules that overlap design and permitting with early-start construction activities to compress your timeline.

Early Start

Demolition and rough-in begin while finish selections and permits are finalized in parallel.

Trade Stacking

Multiple trades working simultaneously in different zones to compress the overall schedule.

Punch List Ready

Pre-punch inspections throughout construction so the final walkthrough is clean and quick.

Landlord & Property Management

Retail construction doesn't happen in a vacuum. We coordinate with landlords, property managers, and adjacent tenants to ensure your build-out meets lease requirements and causes minimal disruption to the shopping center.

  • Lease exhibit and work letter compliance
  • Landlord plan review and approval coordination
  • Construction hours and access scheduling
  • Common area protection and cleanup
  • Certificate of occupancy and turnover documentation