One of the most exciting parts of moving to a new office building is customizing the space to fit your company's needs. This might involve assembling cubicles, putting up walls, and installing new flooring, in addition to determining the locations of outlets, light fixtures, switches, and more. Projects like these — also called office build-outs — allow business owners to create the perfect office environments, however there is certainly room for error.

Let's take a look at some of the dos and don'ts of office build-outs:

DO study your contract. Commercial landlords are generally understanding about companies' needs to install outlets and the like, but it's always a good idea to double check your lease to see which changes are and are not allowed.

DON'T go broke revamping a two-year lease. Office build-outs can range from simple improvements to major renovations. Either method is fine, but you should make sure you're not pouring too much money into a space that won't be yours for very long.

DO spend some money on improvements. Your employees deserve to have a clean, functional workspace without wires running all over the floor or non-functioning switches. No matter how short your lease may be, it's always long enough to justify some basic changes.

DON'T trust just any contractor. For your tenant improvement projects, don't spend a dime until you find a reliable contracting company with reasonable installation fees and a history of satisfied customers. You might have to shop around, but your search will be well worth the effort.