Plan for your office under construction
Don’t forget to prepare adequately for the havoc of onsite construction as your fit-out gets under way
Turning the shell of your new office into a modern and welcoming work space is by far the most satisfying moment in any office relocation. You get to put your company stamp on the office and create an environment that reflects your business and your values.
However, it is important to remember that the process of an office fit-out has more than its share of havoc as construction gets under way. Preparing yourself for the noise and mess is important, particularly if you plan to have construction work carried out while occupying part of the site. Effective time management is crucial to ensuring that your fit-out and construction doesn’t run over time or over budget. Communication with your office fit-out contractor with the assistance of your office move project manager is also essential as work progresses. It is worth bearing in mind that work may need to be carried out during out of office hours and perhaps weekends in order to be completed, depending on time restrictions. In which case, access to the building will need to be arranged for the onsite construction staff and fit-out teams.
Remember if you are working alongside any ongoing fit-out construction then you will need to keep staff separate from dust and noise. Dust is especially important to watch out for health reasons and particularly around computers, so ensure that your contractors are taking the necessary steps to guard against dust pollution in any utilised work spaces.
