You’re used to working for the owner.
But in 2025, there’s someone else quietly at the table:
The tenant.
They might not sign your check, but their preferences, complaints, and ESG policies are starting to shape what gets restored, how it gets done, and what proof gets left behind.
And if you want more commercial work?
You need to know how to move in that space.
Today’s commercial leases — especially in office, healthcare, and retail — are including ESG clauses like:
“Landlord will maintain WELL or LEED certification.”
“Tenant may request proof of IAQ during construction.”
“Vendors must follow sustainability and labor protocols.”
This isn’t fluff. It’s enforceable.
And when damage happens, your work becomes part of what helps the owner stay in compliance.
IAQ tracking before, during, and after work
“This tenant requires clean air — we’ll run the HEPA and log the levels.”
Material declarations
“This lease restricts certain adhesives — here’s what we’re using instead.”
Worksite access, noise, and disruption logs
“The lease limits hours and noise thresholds — let’s document our compliance.”
Post-job reporting
“Want us to prep a summary you can hand to the tenant? It helps them feel confident and keeps you compliant.”
You’re not just finishing drywall — you’re preserving lease value.
“We’ve worked on a few buildings where tenants had ESG clauses in their leases — want us to prep this job with that in mind?”
Or:
“If air quality, access, or waste handling are tracked for your tenants, we can help keep things aligned.”
Or even:
“We’re used to working clean and quiet — and we log everything. Helps you stay tenant-compliant without the extra back-and-forth.”
When you:
Respect tenant needs
Help owners avoid lease violations
Prevent complaints
Keep the building ESG-aligned...
…you’re not just “a crew that gets it done.”
You become an asset in lease retention.
And that’s a reputation owners will pay to keep.
Leases used to be about space.
Now they’re about standards — and you're part of meeting them.
Tenants don’t just want clean walls and dry floors.
They want a restoration experience that respects their ESG needs, even if they never say the words.
Be that crew.