Power & Distribution
New services, switchgear, panels, transformers, subfeeds and load calculations — plus utility coordination with SCE, LADWP and SDG&E.
- Switchgear
- Panels
- Feeders
- Load calcs
Tenant Improvement Contractor · Southern California
Commercial build-outs, delivered to the brand standard — and to the opening date.
SOM Easy Build delivers complete tenant improvement build-outs for national retail, coffee, apparel, fitness and healthcare brands across all of Southern California — San Diego to Ventura, Palm Springs to the coast.
Licensed & Bonded$5M Liability InsuredMulti-Site RolloutsNight & Weekend Crews
Brands we have delivered TI build-outs for
adidasT-MobileChipotleKaiser PermanenteVerizon
640+TI projects energized
7Counties covered
96%On-time opening rate
40Field electricians
Explained
What is a TI project?
TI stands for tenant improvement — the construction work that turns an empty or outdated commercial space into a finished, code-compliant store, restaurant, clinic or gym for a specific tenant. The landlord delivers the shell; the tenant improvement build makes it operate.
A TI build runs demo, framing and drywall, ceilings, power and lighting, low voltage, millwork installation, paint and final finishes — then closes with Title 24 documentation and the inspections that release the certificate of occupancy. Miss a step and the opening date moves.
- Shell vs. TI. The base building gives you a slab, walls and a utility stub. Everything a brand actually needs — panels, circuits, lighting, data, signage power — is TI scope.
- Driven by a brand prototype. National tenants build from a standard drawing package: fixed fixture types, photometrics, device heights and equipment schedules that must be matched exactly.
- Fixed, public deadline. Rent, staffing and marketing are already committed to an opening day, so the schedule is worked backwards from inspection, not forwards from demo.
- Often in a live center. Malls, grocery anchors and medical buildings stay open, so work happens on night shifts with landlord rules, badging and daily clean-up.
What we do
Complete scope for tenant improvement.
One contractor from demo to final inspection: framing and drywall, ceilings, power and lighting, low voltage, paint, finishes and utility coordination — priced from your brand's standard drawing set.
Lighting & Controls
Track, linear, cove, display and case lighting built to brand photometrics, with Title 24 compliant controls, dimming and daylight sensors.
- Title 24
- Dimming
- Sensors
- Emergency egress
Low Voltage & Data
Structured cabling, POS and kiosk drops, Wi-Fi access points, CCTV, access control, audio and digital menu boards — tested and certified.
- Cat6/6A
- POS drops
- CCTV
- Access control
Framing, Drywall & Ceilings
Metal stud framing, demising walls, drywall hung, taped and finished, hard lids, acoustical grid and bulkheads built to the prototype set.
- Metal studs
- Level 4/5 finish
- Grid ceilings
- Bulkheads
Paint, Finishes & Millwork
Brand-spec paint and wall covering, flooring, tile, storefront glazing, millwork and fixture installation — punch-listed to the finish schedule.
- Brand paint spec
- Flooring
- Millwork set
- Punch list
Signage & Storefront
Channel letters, blade signs, illuminated storefronts and drive-thru menu power, coordinated with your sign vendor and landlord criteria.
- Channel letters
- Timers
- Storefront
- Drive-thru
Equipment Hook-Up
Kitchen line, refrigeration, HVAC, ovens, espresso, fitness equipment and medical devices — connected, commissioned and documented.
- Kitchen
- Refrigeration
- HVAC/RTU
- Commissioning
Rollouts & Ongoing Service
Repeatable scopes across dozens of locations, plus 24/7 emergency service, EV charging and retrofit programs for existing stores.
- Rollouts
- Retrofits
- EV charging
- 24/7 service
Our work
TI builds across Southern California.
Retail, food service, fitness, healthcare and telecom — from 1,200 sq ft inline stores to 42,000 sq ft anchor spaces.
Project descriptions are representative examples of tenant improvement scopes. All brand names are the trademarks of their respective owners and are shown to indicate project type; they do not imply endorsement. Full references and license verification available on request.
How we deliver
Five stages, built around your opening date.
A dedicated project manager, a look-ahead schedule and weekly photo reports — so the GM, the GC and the brand team all see the same status.
01
Bid & Takeoff
We review the drawing set and brand standards, then return a line-item bid with RFIs and value options — typically in 5 business days.
02
Preconstruction
Permit support, utility applications, Title 24 forms, gear procurement and long-lead tracking before mobilization.
03
Rough-In
Conduit, feeders, boxes and lighting layout coordinated with the GC's schedule, plus night work in occupied centers.
04
Trim & Test
Devices, fixtures, controls programming, equipment hook-up, low-voltage certification and megger testing.
05
Inspection & Turnover
Final AHJ inspection, panel schedules, as-builts, warranty package and a punch list closed before opening day.
Who we are
A build team that speaks GC and brand standard.
SOM Easy Build is a licensed commercial contractor built specifically around tenant improvement work. Forty field tradespeople, our own prefab shop, and project managers who have run national rollouts before.
- Licensed, bonded, insured. Active California contractor's license, contractor's bond, $5M general liability, full workers' comp and OCIP-ready documentation. License details provided with every bid package.
- Brand-standard fluency. We build from national prototype packages and hold the finish, fixture and photometric spec without redlines.
- AHJ & utility experience. LADBS, LA County, San Diego, Orange County and Inland Empire jurisdictions plus SCE, LADWP and SDG&E coordination.
- Schedule discipline. Night and weekend crews at no premium markup on rollout agreements, and a 2-year workmanship warranty in writing.
Coverage
All of Southern California, one contractor.
Crews dispatched statewide — same-week mobilization anywhere in California.
Los Angeles County
Downtown LA, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Long Beach, the Valley and South Bay.
Orange County
Costa Mesa, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Brea.
San Diego County
Downtown San Diego, UTC, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Escondido and Oceanside.
Inland Empire
Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula and Palm Springs.
Ventura County
Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley.
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, Goleta and Santa Maria for retail and restaurant TI.
Kern County
Bakersfield and Tehachapi corridor sites on rollout programs.
Multi-site programs
Statewide rollouts managed from one point of contact with standardized pricing.
Our assets
Equipment we own and dispatch.
No waiting on rental yards mid-schedule. Trucks, lifts, prefab capacity and test instruments are in-house, so crews mobilize the same week and night shifts are not blocked by equipment.
Fleet & access equipment
Service vans stocked to a standard inventory list, flatbed trucks for gear and conduit delivery, plus our own scissor and articulating boom lifts for high-bay and mall ceiling work.
- 18 service vans
- 3 flatbed trucks
- Scissor lifts 19–32 ft
- Boom lift 45 ft
- Material hoists
Prefab shop & tooling
A dedicated Burbank prefab shop where racks, whips, panel feeds and fixture assemblies are built and labeled before they reach the site — fewer field hours, less jobsite clutter.
- Benders to 4"
- Cable pullers
- Threading machines
- Kitted assemblies
- Bar-coded materials
Test, safety & field tech
Calibrated instruments for commissioning and closeout documentation, plus tablets in every crew truck so RFIs, photos and as-builts move the same day they happen.
- Insulation testers
- Power quality meters
- Thermal imaging
- Arc-flash PPE
- Temp power & generators
Equipment list reflects owned assets; specialized gear such as large cranes and high-reach lifts is rented per project and included in the bid.
Industry news
What is moving TI costs and schedules.
Reporting we track because it shows up in bids: fit-out pricing, labor availability, gear lead times and California code changes.
Cushman & Wakefield
2026 U.S. Retail Fit Out Cost Guide
Benchmark build-out costs per square foot by retail format and market — the reference we use when brands set early TI budgets.
August 5, 2026 · cushmanwakefield.com JLL2026 midyear U.S. construction perspective
Midyear read on material pricing, labor cost escalation and where commercial construction demand is heading into 2027.
July 7, 2026 · jll.com ReutersData center rush worsens shortages of power and grid workers
Data center demand is absorbing electricians and electrical gear nationally — a direct driver of switchgear lead times on retail projects.
May 18, 2026 · reuters.com QmeritAmerica's electrician shortage in 2026
Why licensed electrician supply is tightening and what it means for contractor capacity, wages and crew planning.
June 8, 2026 · qmerit.com inside.lightingCalifornia tightens Title 24 lighting code again
Stricter lighting power and control requirements change fixture selection and commissioning paperwork on every California TI.
August 26, 2025 · inside.lighting CoStar GroupU.S. retail construction activity holding near post-pandemic lows
Little new retail space is being built, which pushes brand growth into tenant improvement of existing centers.
2026 · costargroup.com Terrapin CGTenant improvement cost per square foot in 2026
Current per-square-foot ranges for commercial and retail build-outs, broken down by scope level.
March 30, 2026 · terrapincg.com WCG · AGC/NCCER survey2026 construction workforce survey: shortages and retention
Industry survey data on craft labor shortages and first-90-day retention — the reason crew continuity is written into our rollout agreements.
September 4, 2026 · buildwcg.comHeadlines link to third-party publications. SOM Easy Build is not affiliated with these outlets and shares the coverage for reference only.
What partners say
General contractors and brand PMs.
★★★★★“Gear lead times blew up mid-project. SOM sourced an alternate switchboard, got it approved by the engineer, and we still turned the store over on the original date.”
★★★★★“Fourteen stores in eleven months across three counties. Same crew leads, same submittals, no surprises on any invoice.”
★★★★★“They ran our grocery remodel overnight for four months and the store never lost a single sales day. That's rare.”
Questions
Before you send the bid set.
Are you licensed and insured for commercial work?
Yes. SOM Easy Build holds an active California contractor's license and carries a contractor's bond, $5M general liability with umbrella coverage, and full workers' compensation. License details, certificates of insurance, W-9 and safety records are provided with every bid package.
What size TI projects do you take?
From 1,200 sq ft inline stores to 40,000+ sq ft anchor spaces and multi-site rollout programs. Typical contract values run from $60K to $2.5M.
How fast can you turn a bid?
Five business days for a standard retail or restaurant TI package, two to three days for repeat prototype scopes we have already built. Budget numbers for early pricing can be same-week.
Do you work nights and weekends in occupied centers?
Yes. We run dedicated second-shift crews for malls, grocery and live-store remodels, with landlord coordination, badging and noise-window compliance handled by our PM.
Do you handle permits, Title 24 and utility applications?
Yes. We manage permit submittal, Title 24 lighting compliance forms, inspections through final sign-off, and utility service applications with SCE, LADWP, SDG&E and Anaheim Public Utilities.
Can you take low voltage and signage in the same contract?
Yes. Structured cabling, POS and Wi-Fi drops, CCTV, access control, AV and illuminated signage power can all be bid within a single scope so you manage one contractor.
How do you handle change orders?
Every change order is priced with labor hours, material and schedule impact, submitted before the work happens, and requires written approval. No back-charges at closeout.
Get started
Send us the drawing set.
Upload or email your bid package and we will return a line-item proposal with RFIs, long-lead items and a schedule within five business days.
Main office
35315 Aubrey Ln
Beaumont, CA
Yards
All California
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Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · 24/7 emergency service