Crises often accelerate change in the workplace and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. During WWI it was women filling factory jobs for the first time. Today, it’s a widespread shift to flexible working that encompasses old-school sectors as well as tech-savvy ones. While more workers have been returning to the office over the past
A good office fit out specialist won’t just walk away when the fit out is complete. They’ll also be on hand to help when issues arise. With its team of specialists and a roster of reliable tradespeople, Apex Executive Interiors will be there to provide the ongoing service you need in the following key areas:
Having settled into your newly refurbished office space, you’ll want to ensure all your systems stay in good working order and that the space is kept safe and clean for clients and employees. This means putting a maintenance schedule in place to cover everything from air conditioning units and fire safety equipment to carpet cleaning.
By now your new office space should be looking good and almost ready for you to move in. But before you can, you’ll need to organise your occupation certificate and defects inspection. The former gives you approval to occupy the site and the latter ensures everything has been finished according to the original job spec.
As your office fit out is nearing completion, you’ll need to replace or rekey all the locks and organise your key system. It’s impossible to know who already has access so make sure you complete this step before you move anyone or anything in. Here’s what to consider when making your new office space secure:
Before moving offices it’s important to consider all the possible implications of a new address for staff and customers, particularly in terms of safety, access and amenities. You’ll need to update your internal documents and collateral to reflect key changes and let everyone know what to expect. Here’s how to help facilitate a smooth transition:
You’ve done your prep work and it’s now over to your chosen specialist to commence the office fit out and bring your new workplace to life. While it’s their job to ensure everything runs to plan, it helps if you know what to expect. A smooth office fit out typically entails the following key steps:
Change management for an office fit out Whether your office fit out is large or small, your relocating or refurbishing, a change management plan is an essential part of a fit out and should not be over looked. Even small changes to the workplace environment can alter how teams are structured and change the space
What is a dilapidation report? A commercial dilapidation report or survey establishes the current condition of an office space, the common property and the building itself. It usually contains photographic and written proof of any existing faults and outstanding repairs. Reports should be written in plain English and easily understood. It’s in the best interest
Awarding the fit out contract You should now be at a stage where you have identified the fit out company you want to use for your project. Next you need to award them the fit out contract or give them the go ahead. While this may seem a simple process there are a few things
Tips and advice on obtaining the best office fit out quote. Shop around for the best deal Contact more than one office fit out company for a quote to ensure you’re getting good value for money. Take the time to sit down with two or three contractors for a tender briefing and get them to
The more office service agreements you prepare before your office relocation the better. Here is a list of typical office service agreements: Communications There are not many businesses which can run without reliable phone and internet services. Your relocation team needs to contact both a phone company and an ADSL/NBN provider. After the phones and
The next phase of your new office fit out are the authority approvals. Most office fit outs need authority approvals of one short or another. Finalise any authority approvals between the design and the construction phase of your office fit out. The process can take several weeks, so allow for this in your timeline. Unless
When you commit to a new office design it’s likely to be used for the next five or ten years. With this in mind, it is imperative you get the office design right from the get-go. The factors contributing to a practical and welcoming space include a workable layout, stylish decor and the flexibility to
Leasing an office space is a big step and can take up a significant amount of your budget. Take the time to negotiate your office lease before you sign a contract. When it comes to renting space for your business you are unlikely to be able to achieve a change in the advertised price. This
Moving offices is a perfect opportunity to create a brand new working environment for yourself, your employees and your clients. Australians on average spend at least 50 hours per week at work. Because of the upward trend in working hours companies need to design better workplaces where employees feel comfortable and motivated. Also clients need
Once you have selected the location and building for your office move, you need to take care of the legal requirements. Make sure you know what your legal requirements are: Engage your legal team First up, your lawyer can help you finalise the contract for the office space you going to leave. Make sure you are
Now you know where you want your new office to be located, it’s time to start your search for the the best premises for your business. It’s likely you have a checklist of must-haves, won’t-haves and nice-to-haves for your next business location. However finding a good looking, workable space that is the right size and
After choosing the ideal location for your office, the next step is to establish how much office space you need. Basing it on your current situation could be a costly mistake! Here are three tips to help you. Think about your companies business plans Staff numbers and workstation requirements are only one consideration for how
Looking to move offices? These six tips will help you find the right office location. Choosing a new office location is very important for your business. Get it right and you stand to increase your customers and your profits. Make the wrong move and you could find yourself going backwards. There are a number of
Assembling your fit out team Regardless of your decision to move or stay you will need a team of people to assist in the office refurbishment or office relocation process. People on your fit out team need to be creative, good numbers crunchers, fluent with schedules, and most of all comfortable in making decisions. Assign
Firstly ask yourself do you really need to move? Do you need to move or could you get a better deal negotiating a new lease where you are and refurbishing the existing office fit out? Moving offices is not only costly on the bottom line with everything from removalists, to stationery changes and of course
I hesitate to use the words “office design trends” here as the words insinuates a fad or a passing phase. The office is where you and your staff spend roughly 25% of their life. 25%! Its design is a critical element to your business. An office is no longer seen as simply a place where
Due to its unique properties asbestos appeared in a wide range of building products and materials up until the mid-1980s. If your workplace was built prior to 1984, there is a high chance that asbestos was used during construction. For buildings erected after this date, the chances of finding large traces of the mineral are
What is your office reception design saying about your company? Do first impressions really count? Research tells us that it takes a maximum of 7 seconds for someone to form an opinion of your company from your office reception design. Whether we call the phenomena “thin slicing”, “rapid cognition” or “intuition”, it is true that
How much does an office chair cost? Another way to pose this question is… Do you value your ability to stand up, to walk, to run, to be mobile? If so, then how much do you really value your spine? Humans have evolved to stand upright. Our heart and cardiovascular system work more effectively this
When people think of the words disabled access, their minds will mostly think of those with physical disabilities such as those in wheelchairs and sight or hearing impaired. In Australia, the majority of people with disability have a physical disability (83.9%), while 11.3% have mental and behavioural disability and 4.8% have an intellectual or developmental
A question we are often asked is what size office should we lease? A quick google search for the term threw up literally hundreds of sources, articles and comments on the topic in the last year alone. The true answer is – there is no one single answer to this question. However it is a
We see no reason at all that commercial fit outs should simply comply with minimum standards. We believe every single commercial fit out should exceed minimum standards. An office fit out above and beyond the minimum standards need not cost a single cent more than one that simply complies with the basics. To illustrate the
A “fit out” is the process of making any space suitable for occupation. A commercial fit out is for a work space as opposed to a residential space. A builder or developer will build the base structure (walls, floors, ceiling)* and the office fit out refers to every single thing in addition to these including:
How to choose the best commercial fit out company. Whether you are starting a new venture, moving premises, expanding your office space or simply updating your old offices, the task can seem overwhelming. As commercial fit out is almost always outside of the daily remit of any business, it is a task rarely attempted without
With higher rental costs and today’s dynamic workforce we are seeing a growth in the demand for greater flexibility and more adaptable office space. Fitting into your current office space is one thing, allowing for growth or contraction throughout the term of your lease is another. Investing in an adaptable office design offsets the risk
Height adjustable workstations or sit and stand desks are now becoming more and more prolific in Sydney office fit outs. A few years ago an employee could only make minor height adjustments to suit their body in the seated position. These days however the trend is moving more to giving people the ability to sit
Is your office looking a little boring, does it need some colour on the walls to help inspire performance? You could just default to the standard “painting a feature wall” or you could take it a step further with an artistic office mural wall. We recently completed a project where artistic mural walls have taken
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