Delivering on Two Fronts: How Casco Managed a Dual-Scope Industrial Renovation for Collins Company

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When Casco Contractors was first engaged by Real Estate Development Associates (REDA) to renovate an office and warehouse space in a Class A industrial park, Collins Company was on the horizon as the incoming tenant. That early visibility shaped how the landlord scope was approached and improvements were carefully communicated and coordinated with Collins Company to ensure the space would be ready to support their operations from the start.

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Building the Foundation

The landlord scope set the stage for everything that followed. Work included upgraded offices, new remote restrooms in the warehouse, a demising wall with a sectional overhead door, forklift charging stations, eyewash stations, and an extensive Unistrut layout for electrical drops and future air drops. Throughout this phase, our team maintained close coordination with Collins Company, ensuring that the scope aligned with the tenant's operational needs.

A Seamless Handoff into Tenant Work

Following the landlord scope, Casco was awarded the tenant direct work for Collins Company. This provided a natural continuation given the team's familiarity with the space and the relationships already established. The transition between scopes was an opportunity to maintain momentum rather than start fresh.

Large warehouse with stacked shelves of white packaged goods. High ceiling, bright lighting, and empty aisles create an organized, spacious feel.

A key milestone during this phase was securing a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy on

the landlord scope, which allowed Collins Company to begin operations while tenant construction continued. Achieving that required close coordination with city officials and careful sequencing of inspections across both scopes — a challenge our field team navigated through consistent communication with the inspector.

The tenant scope added a new breakroom, a significant Unistrut installation of electrical and airdrop systems, and the integration of racking, in-rack sprinklers, and airdrops, each requiring separate city permits and approvals. Casco coordinated closely with the architect, engineer, and subcontractors to keep the permitting process moving. When material delays threatened the airdrop scope, our team sourced a local alternative quickly, keeping the project on schedule without disruption to Collins Company's ongoing operations.

The Results

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The Collins Company project reflects Casco's ability to carry a client relationship from initial landlord improvements through to tenant construction — maintaining continuity, coordination, and momentum across both scopes. It is a strong example of how early communication and careful planning can turn two separate contracts into one seamless project delivery.

About Casco Contractors

Casco Contractors is Southern California's leading commercial general contractor specializing in comprehensive construction services encompassing commercial interiors, building repositions, exterior upgrades, and EV Charging Station installations. A certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) founded in 2000 by Cheryl Osborn, the commercial construction firm has grown into one of the largest contractors in Orange County. Over the last 25+ years, Casco's experienced team has built a strong reputation for quality work, expert value-engineering, and exceptional customer service. Learn more at cascocontractors.com.

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