PIP Execution.

A Property Improvement Plan (PIP) is a brand-mandated renovation scope issued by hotel franchisors like Marriott, Hilton, IHG, or Wyndham. PIPs outline required upgrades to guest rooms, lobbies, corridors, amenities, and exteriors that hotels must complete to maintain their franchise agreement. Failure to execute a PIP on time can result in loss of brand affiliation, which directly impacts occupancy and revenue.

PIP timelines vary based on scope. A soft-goods refresh (paint, carpet, furniture) can take 4-8 weeks. A comprehensive PIP involving lobby renovations, guest room gut-renovations, corridor upgrades, and amenity additions typically takes 3-6 months. Our vertically integrated model compresses timelines by 20-30% compared to GCs who subcontract every trade, because we eliminate scheduling gaps between electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, and finish crews.

Yes—this is one of our core competencies. We develop phased renovation plans that keep the majority of the hotel operational during construction. Typical strategies include floor-by-floor guest room renovations, off-peak lobby work, and early-morning/late-night corridor upgrades. Our in-house crews give us the scheduling flexibility to work around hotel operations without the coordination delays of subcontractors.

ITDG has executed PIP renovations across major hospitality brands including Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, and Best Western flag properties. Our experience spans select-service, extended-stay, and full-service hotel categories. We understand the brand-specific design standards, material specifications, and inspection requirements that each franchisor mandates.

PIP renovations require tight coordination between trades in occupied buildings. When a GC subs out electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete, and painting to different companies, each trade's availability becomes a scheduling bottleneck. ITDG self-performs these critical trades with our own employees, which means we can rotate crews floor-by-floor without waiting on sub availability, reduce noise and disruption windows by stacking trades efficiently, and maintain consistent quality across every guest room and corridor.

We work closely with ownership groups and brand-approved designers to translate PIP requirements into construction documents. Our preconstruction team manages material procurement, including FF&E coordination, to ensure brand-specified products are ordered with adequate lead times. We also provide value engineering recommendations that meet brand standards while optimizing your renovation budget.