An office refurbishment can be required for many reasons whether it be that you have expanded, want to make better use of your space or want to create a space that reflects your company. It can be a really exciting project for both employees and for clients. However, often a lot of time and resource going into an office refurbishment and it is very important to get it right, so here’s a few questions we suggest you ask before starting your office refurbishment.
Why are you refurbishing?
It’s important to clearly identify the reason you are considering an office fit out and this will allow you to clearly identify what result you are aiming for and what you are trying to achieve. Different companies will choose to refurbish their office for different reasons. Expansion, a company rebrand, office functionality or dilapidation can all be reasons for a refurb that will then impact what is wanting to be achieved. Understanding what you want to achieve from your office refurbishment is very important as it sets clear goals to be achieved and will ensure that you get the best result possible!
Where do you work best?
Different people work best in different environments. The covid-19 pandemic that meant many workers had to work from home, showed that actually often many employees were far more productive in a an informal environment opposed to a traditional workstation set up. Many employees have now decided that they prefer to choose where they work best based on their task at hand rather than having a set workstation restricting their productivity. Understanding where your team work best and the variety of spaces that they will required to perform at their best will enhance the return on investment of your refurbishment.
How environmentally friendly do you want your office refurbishment?
It is becoming increasingly important for companies to ensure that their office is sustainable and especially when they are undertaking an office refurbishment. How environmentally-friendly you want to go will depend on your company values and priorities and there as different ways this can be achieved. Whether it be through using sustainable materials and products in your refurbishment, recycling old but still functional furniture or using local suppliers to reduce carbon emission in travelling there are many ways you can make your project sustainable.
Are your using a trustworthy and reputable company?
Choosing a reputable and trustworthy office refurbishment company will bring many benefits when undertaking an office refurbishment. Working with experts in creating inspiring workspaces you will be guided thorough every step of an office refurbishment from consultation and design all the way through the build ensuring a quality result.
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