Get Your New Premises Ready With Our Office Refit Checklist

UCL
May 21
4 min read

Upsizing, downsizing, or just in need of a fresh start? Relocating to new premises is an exciting next step for your business, and our office refit services will have the space ready in no time.

After all, a brand new office offers much more than a nice view and some additional floorspace. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to remake the space in line with your growth expectations, business requirements, and creative vision, so let’s get started on your plan of action.

Here’s our tried-and-tested checklist for a successful refit project.

Key Points:

Consider the Space: Will your team be expanding?
Establish Separate Zones: What zones will be needed?
Assess IT Capabilities: What improvements are required?
Design An Adaptable Layout: Is an adaptable workplace a more suitable approach?
Partner With Us: Ready to let us take care of everything on your behalf?

Consider The Size

Will your team be expanding?

If you are moving into new premises due to outgrowing your current ones, then you don’t want to have your ambitions limited by space constraints again. Your new office must accommodate your current and future growth, and there are plenty of ways to make the most of the space that is now available to you.

Take this opportunity to rethink how your new office will be set out, and make room for the following:

Modular Work Spaces: Gone are the days of rigid rows of desks taking up space. Allow your team to choose how and where they work with modular zones for flexible working.
Wall Storage Solutions: Don’t waste space on ground storage: not when you can opt for tall cabinets, shelves, and lockers instead.
Multi-Functional Areas: There’s no need to introduce specific-purpose areas if there simply isn’t enough room. Instead, opt for multi-purpose rooms for team meetings, group discussions, and shared lunch breaks.

Establish Separate Zones

What zones will be needed?

As we have already touched upon, the traditional office layout is changing, and what once worked in your old office may not be what’s best for your new one.

Rows and rows of desks don’t just take up space unnecessarily, they actively hinder collaboration whilst also failing to provide the quiet conditions needed for deep individual focus. Your new office must address any design issues that are slowing down your current operations, so don’t bring these roadblocks with you to your new premises.

Instead, introduce these different areas to accommodate all working styles and preferences:

Collaborative Spaces: Perfect for tasks that require a team effort or regular face-to-face interactions.
Private Work Zones: For deep focus and concentration. They are best located away from the main working areas, but if the space is limited then why not opt for a few soundproof pods instead?
Meeting Areas: Complete with moveable furniture that can be reorganised as needed to accommodate in-person meetings of all sizes.

Assess IT Capabilities

What improvements are required?

Digital connectivity is just as important as in-person connectivity, regardless of what sector you’re in.

Your employees rely upon adequate internet coverage, power distribution, and VC capabilities every day, and without these provisions, they will be unable to carry out their jobs properly. Even a temporary issue will result in a setback that could have been avoided, and if the new office’s current systems aren’t up to scratch then your refit must include a complete upgrade of your digital infrastructure.

Achieve consistent connectivity across your new office with:

Network Connectivity: Plenty of network access points to provide sufficient bandwidth throughout the office.
VC Technology: Including screens, speakers, and webcams for seamless video meetings.
Charging Points: Wall sockets and freestanding charging points to keep all equipment fully charged, even away from the desks.

Design An Adaptable Layout

Is an adaptable workplace a more suitable approach?

Fixed workplaces are becoming increasingly outdated and your upcoming office refit will require a more flexible approach than previous projects.

As well as having multipurpose zones throughout the space, your design should also take advantage of flexible partitions and adjustable walls. These innovative, moveable features are able to reconfigure a room’s layout in just a few minutes, so open your new workplace up by:

Expanding Rooms: Make more space within an overcrowded meeting room by opening up one or more of the walls.
Dividing Zones: Partitions can quickly split a large meeting space into several smaller, private areas.
Staying Flexible: Furnish these rooms with moveable furniture that is easy to rearrange at a moment's notice.

Partner With Us

Let us take care of everything on your behalf.

Now the real work can begin.

Whilst you arrange for the relocation of your office equipment and the temporary storage of any non-essentials, we will handle the following on your behalf:

The Project Design: We will develop a final design for you to sign off on based upon a thorough discussion of your requirements.
Arrange Services: A full office refit involves a range of services, from electrical wiring to painting and decorating, all of which we will arrange as one package.
Oversee Contractors: We have long-term working relationships with our contractors, and we will coordinate all parties to keep your refit on track.
Progress Updates: We pride ourselves on keeping our clients well informed, and you will receive regular updates on your project’s progress.
The Final Handover: Once we have unlocked the full potential of your new premises, we will hand them back over to you - on time and within in-budget.

Ready To Start Your Office Refit?

No matter the size of your new premises - from a single room office, to a multistorey building - our refurbishment services will make sure that every inch of space is utilised with purpose.