Fitout Guide
Fitout Guide
Fitout Guide
FITOUT GUIDE
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Contents
09 Stay or Go?
27 Workplace consultancy
33 Fitout works
38 Aftercare
What is an
office fitout? >
Office Fitout is the term used to describe the
process of making interior spaces suitable for
occupation and use as an office environment.
Shell & Core are covered at this stage are the main lobbies and
reception space, stairwells and lift shafts and the
main wall section for toilets. Once this is completed,
a basic shell is left ready for the next stage of the
fitout process.
CAT A
CAT B
Defining your
office needs
Planning In Advance
Moving or refurbishing your office is a large task to undertake and so it is crucial that clear and effective
planning is put in place from the very beginning to keep the project on track and ensure success.
It is highly recommended that you start your project plan as early as possible in order to provide a clear set of
guidelines for all parties to work to and ensure there is adequate time to carry out every step of the journey
effectively.
In order to get the most out of your office fitout project, it is important to create a project brief that outlines the
key aspirations you hope to achieve from the project to ensure all decisions keep aligned with the original aim.
Stay or Go?
analysing whether you business is very important. Too little space forces
crowding of staff and reduces the facilities available
should stay and refurbish to let your people be at their most productive. The
your existing space, or move most likely outcome in this situation is inefficiency
throughout the organisation. By contrast, too much
and fitout a new building. space will likely leave an organisation struggling to
keep teams working together and cause unnecessary
dilution of culture and values.
There are a number of key
Take a look at your current space to analyse whether
apsects you should consider, it is still the perfect size as when you first moved in
one of the key questions will – has it allowed for the expansion you had planned
for, and what expansion do you plan for in the future?
be whether the space fits If you are planning to move buildings, a test fit on
with your business – both the space available will allow you to see if it has the
right space to fit your team now and still provide the
now and into the future. necessary room for expansion as it is required.
Procuring your
office fitout >
When it comes to the design and fitout of your
new space, there are two routes that can be taken
– Traditional, or Design and Build.
The Traditional
Traditional procurement remains the most
commonly-used method of procuring building
Approach
works. It comprises a tripartite arrangement
involving a client, consultants and contractor.
Approach
construct the works, as well as the FF&E (Furniture,
Fittings & Equipment) package on most occasions.
Design and build can be attractive to clients as it
gives a single point of responsibility for delivering
the project.
Control: Client has more control over the various contractors and
suppliers throughout the project.
Speed: the fitout of the space can be planned alongside the design
process as well as saving time preparing tender documents.
Understanding
the costs >
Belfast Office
Fitout
General Building Works Eg. Strip-Out & Structural Amends 2.70 2.70 2.70
Mechanical Inc. Plumbing & HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & AC) 3.60 6.80 9.60
Electrical Inc. Power, Lighting, Comms, Fire Alarm 4.50 7.20 10.10
*Costs are indicative and for guidance only. * Costs accurate as of Q1 2022
Dublin Office
Fitout
General Building Works Eg. Strip-Out & Structural Amends 3.50 3.50 3.50
Mechanical Inc. Plumbing & HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & AC) 5.00 9.20 13.40
Electrical Inc. Power, Lighting, Comms, Fire Alarm 6.30 11.50 14.60
*Costs are indicative and for guidance only. * Costs accurate as of Q1 2022
How do I set
a budget? >
We also highly recommend being as realistic as possible here, don’t try to cut costs or anticipate lower costs
than expected as this will result in an ineffective budget for the entire fitout team to work with and could result
in major financial issues down the line. Some key areas of expenditure are covered below:
Who might I
partner with? >
There is a vast variety of designers, architects, fitout
contractors and D&B companies across the UK and Ireland
that offer a range of services, specialities and price points
that make choosing the right one a difficult task.
We have combined a number of key attributes for you to look out for when choosing your project partner
to ensure they fully grasp your vision and can execute on your space requirements…
Wellbeing Sustainability
Your employees are your most important asset, and The impact that anything has on the environment is
you need a partner who knows the same. Choose important, so chose to partner with a company that
a project partner who cares for your staff as much considers their environmental impact and will ensure
as you do and who strive to create the best possible that your project is sustainable now and in the future.
space for them in order for growth and development.
Workplace Consultancy
Determine Budget
Build/Fitout
Workplace
consultancy >
Workplace consultancy is an audit of your current workspace to identify what your existing and
future business needs are and whether they are being met by your current work environment.
- Teamwork
- Security
- Technology
> - Storage Capacities
- Furniture Optimisation
- Energy Usage
Space planning
& design >
There are a number of key aspects throughout this stage that will make it more successful and ensure the
design solution is the most effective for you:
Your fitout partner should also advise you on the best way to
manage your assets, whether you’re planning to move into a
temporary space while the works are completed or remain
in occupation. Fitout construction teams are often required
to work in occupied spaces, so they will be well practised at
minimising the disruption.
People Communications
You need to know who is in the workspace when and Put a communication plan in place so employees,
make sure that your department leaders have the customers, suppliers and service providers are kept
latest contact details of all employees so you can informed and know how to contact you during the
advise them on any developments. construction process.
Technology Dilapidations
Can you move your existing technology freely or will Request a disposal and dilapidations report from
you need to speak to your provider for assistance? It’s your current landlord. That will explain whether
important to check where you stand as moving items you’re responsible for returning your workspace to its
could risk voiding the manufacturer’s warranty. current condition.
Exacting installation
The final step is to install your new office
furniture in the workspace and coordinate it with
any existing office furniture you have. Every item
of furniture will be installed by the fitout team to
a precise project timeline. They should consider
the most cost-effective way to carry out the
installation and work around your schedule to
minimise the disruption and reduce the impact on
productivity. The result is a fully-fitted workspace
that’s ready for immediate use.
Handover &
walkthrough
Now that all of the major work is complete, you are nearly ready to move into your brand-new space!
In order to do so, your fitout partner will walk you through the space and talk you through the new
design and layout and give you a chance to ask any questions. This is also a good opportunity to make
conduct inspections and make any final amends if you are unhappy with anything.
Aftercare
The fitout project is never Your partner should provide you with an aftercare
service which will consist of the following:
really over, even once you’ve
moved in to your new space.
1. Regular follow up on space layouts to ensure it is
It is important that the space functioning as intended.
is well looked after and any 2. Making suggestions and adjustments to constantly
improve your space.
amends or adjustments that
3. Carry out inspections on equipment to keep them up
need made, are completed to standard.
utilisation and productivity. 5. Service and clean furniture and floor coverings.
Any further
questions?
Contact Calibro
We can provide solutions to meet all areas mentioned in this
guide and provide a full office design and fitout service.
Our team are always ready to help you – get in touch today
with one of our expert space specialists.
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