Helen of Troy
65,000 sq. ft.
Advisory and project management services for Helen of Troy
Relocation and build-out in downtown Boston
Locations
- Boston
Services Provided
- Transaction Management
- Project Management
Cresa Team
- Amy Braun
- Adam Subber
- Dwight Patten
Client Objectives
- Growing out of space occupied for 20+ years located in Harvard Square
- Needed to expand headquarters to accommodate both near and long-term growth, but building and surrounding neighborhood lacked available options
- Sought an innovative, interactive office to attract and retain top talent
Process and Results
- Developed a short list of buildings in the Back Bay, East Cambridge, and Harvard Square
- Leveraged The Brattle Group’s size and desirability as a tenant to drive significant competition
- Negotiated 12 months of free rent and significant improvement allowances, including a $7 million lobby renovation
- Structured lease to include flexible solutions to accommodate future changes and growth
- Managed value engineering effort and successfully reduced project budget
- Managed vendor selection for entire project team (architect, construction manager, IT, furniture, etc.)
- Coordinated aggressive schedule for build-out and relocation
- Delivered project on time and 7% under budget
