Tenant Improvement Contractor in Salt Lake City

You found the right space. Now it has to work for your business. AIS Commercial Construction is a Salt Lake City tenant improvement contractor that turns leased commercial space into finished offices, storefronts, restaurants, clinics and industrial interiors. Founded in 1980 by Hal Hudson, AIS has spent more than four decades focused on commercial interior construction across Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West.

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What Is a Tenant Improvement?

A tenant improvement (often called a TI or a build-out) is the construction work that customizes a leased commercial space for the business that will occupy it. It can be as simple as new finishes and a reconfigured reception area or as complete as turning an empty shell into a fully finished interior with new walls, ceilings, lighting, restrooms and specialty rooms.

Tenant improvements are different from building new. The structure, roof and exterior already exist. The work happens inside an existing building, often with neighbors operating next door, a landlord who must approve the plans and a lease start date that does not move. That is exactly the kind of work AIS specializes in.

Tenant Improvement Services We Provide

We build tenant improvements for nearly every type of commercial occupant:

• Office build-outs – professional office interiors for corporate suites, co-working spaces and growing teams.
• Retail build-outs – storefronts that balance style and function for national chains and local boutiques.
• Restaurant build-outs – turnkey restaurant interiors tailored to brand, kitchen flow and code, from fast-casual to fine dining.
• Medical and healthcare build-outs – clinic, dental and hospital interiors built for compliance, efficiency and patient-focused care.
• Industrial build-outs – functional interiors for warehouses, production areas and logistics spaces.
• Commercial remodels – refreshing or reconfiguring an existing space you already occupy.

Commercial Interior Contractor in Salt Lake City

Interior commercial construction has its own rhythm. Crews must work around occupied buildings, coordinate with property managers, follow landlord construction rules and keep the project on a schedule tied to a lease. A contractor that focuses on interiors understands those constraints from day one.

We build to spec

AIS partners with architects and owners to deliver work that matches the drawings. Our goal is simple: on-spec, on-time results with no design delays and no surprises.

We understand the landlord–tenant process

Most tenant improvements need landlord sign-off on plans, contractors and schedules. We help keep that process moving so your space is ready when your lease says it should be.

We have done this for a long time

AIS Commercial Construction has been building in Utah since 1980. That experience shows up in the details: sequencing trades efficiently, anticipating inspection requirements and finishing spaces that hold up to years of daily use.

Our Tenant Improvement Process

1. Consultation and walkthrough. We review the space, your goals, your drawings (or your need for a design partner) and your lease timeline.
2. Budget and scope. We review plans with you and your architect so scope, finishes and schedule are clear before work begins.
3. Approvals and permits. We coordinate the documentation your landlord and the local building department require.
4. Construction. Our team manages the trades, keeps the site safe and communicates progress throughout the build.
5. Inspections and closeout. We work through final inspections and the punch list so you can move in and open for business.

Questions to Ask Before Your Tenant Improvement

• What does my lease say about improvements? Many leases spell out who pays for what, which contractor can be used and what condition the space must be returned in.
• Is there a tenant improvement allowance? Landlords sometimes contribute toward the build-out. Read our guide: Tenant Improvement Allowance: What Utah Tenants Should Know.
• Do I have drawings? Most commercial interior work requires plans. If you do not have an architect yet, ask us about the design partners we work with.
• When do I need to open? Work backward from your opening date so design, approvals and construction all fit.

Tenant Improvements for Every Stage of Your Lease

Tenant improvements are not only for move-in day. Businesses also call us when they renew a lease and want to modernize, when a team grows and needs more offices or meeting rooms, or when a new use requires changes to layout, finishes or systems. Whatever the stage, we start with a conversation about how you use the space today and how you plan to use it next.

Serving Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West

AIS Commercial Construction is based at 55 W Louise Ave in the Salt Lake City area and builds tenant improvements throughout Salt Lake City, along the Wasatch Front and across the Intermountain West. Whether you are moving into your first office or opening another location, our team is ready to help.

See our work in the project gallery, learn more about AIS, or read our guide to planning an office build-out in Salt Lake City.

Start Your Tenant Improvement Project

Tell us about your space, your timeline and what you need it to do. Call 801-467-9138, email info@aisut.com or contact us online to schedule a consultation.