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        "text": "A shell build-out starts with an empty space consisting only of exterior walls, a concrete floor slab, and basic utility stubs, offering complete freedom to design your layout from scratch at a higher initial construction cost. A second-generation remodel alters a previously occupied office. Second-generation spaces offer significant cost savings if you can reuse existing restrooms, HVAC zones, lighting, or partition walls. However, second-generation projects may require selective demolition, code updates to older wiring or plumbing, and minor compromises on optimal floor-plan efficiency.",
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