Whether you’re a small business or a larger corporation, at
some point it is inevitable that your working premises will need to be
refurbished at some point. Having a
clean, well-presented and fit for purpose office or factory is vital for ensuring
that productivity levels remain high. Here
at Maintainabuild we can carry out both office and commercial refurbishments
for a wide range of sectors, and we’ve put together a few top tips for you to
think about when planning a commercial refurbishment:
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Contact a handful of builders to find out if
they are able to carry out the full project, from the initial drawings to
completing the snagging list. You will
need to check with the builder that your ideas will all be viable and they are the
most suitable designs for the task.
·
Ensure that you have the relevant consent to
carry out the work. If you hire an
architect then they may be able to complete the checks, but if not, you may need
to contact the landlord, council or other relevant parties yourself.
·
Plan ahead – will your business still be able to
function whilst the building work is going ahead? If not, try to find a
temporary solution to ensure that productivity does not drop for too long.
·
Ensure that the builder offers you a project
manager who will oversee the whole refurbishment. This means that you will have one point of
contact which will ease communication and will save you time from trying to work
out who to speak to regarding a particular issue.
·
Be sure to keep an eye on the budget for your
project. Many projects end up costing a
little more than planned due to unexpected issues, so it is essential that you
have a contingency plan for hidden extras.
·
Try to keep in regular contact with your project
manager, just to ensure that if there are any delays or additional tasks which
need to be carried out, you can inform your workers.
If you’re planning a commercial refurbishment and you would like
to find out more about our services, feel free to visit the Maintainabuild
website for further information.
