On a condo renovation in Chicago, Illinois, the trades spent more time reading building rules than drawing plans. That alone tells you how different condominium work is.
Electricians worry about shared panels. Plumbers check stack lines that serve multiple units. Contractors plan work around noise restrictions and elevator schedules. None of this shows up on design boards, but it controls the entire project.
Most condo renovation delays happen because owners assume their unit is independent. It is not. Every trade decision affects neighboring units and common systems.
The smartest condo renovations start with coordination. When trades understand the building before touching the unit, projects move faster and problems stay contained.