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Technically, any time is a good time to start planning an office fit-out. However, it’s important that you are prepared for the cost, time and disruption that may be caused. Good planning is vital for an office fit-out as it is often one of the biggest expenses for a business. Advanced planning can therefore help to eliminate unnecessary cost and also help the fit-out process run smoothly.

Both internally and externally, there are factors that will affect how much your office fit-out ends up costing. Being aware of these factors from the outset of a fit-out project can help you manage and prepare for the journey ahead as many of these may or may not be within your control.

Making the decision to change and upgrade your office space is no doubt a big and overwhelming task. While you want to make sure that you are making the right choices, you also want to ensure that you feel confident in the options you take. Read on to find 8 questions you can answer to create the perfect brief, so that you can feel certain about the success of your office fit-out.

Officeinsight, specialist office-fit out company for clients that value their people, has been awarded Constructionline’s Gold level status, a nationally recognised title within the construction procurement sector.

A turnkey office fit-out solution is an all-encompassing service that combines design, construction, installation, fit-out and furniture. So, all the occupier has to do is 'turn the key'.

Throughout the UK, the average cost of an office fit out varies per square metre. An office fit out is a significant project that most often involves space planning, design and build. In the majority of office fit outs there’s a requirement to install meeting rooms, break out areas, new partitioning, lighting and office furniture, which is why the scope of the project can vary considerably depending on the different features, location, timescale and overall specification you require to complete the project.

You may be considering an office fit-out, but feel inundated by all the other information on the web. A good place to start is to identify what type of office fit-out you require.

Whilst the outdoors has many mental and physical health benefits, it can be difficult to integrate this into your workspace. However, there is a solution by incorporating Biophilia within your office. It may sound philosophical, but its so much more than this as its been proven to support cognitive function, and both psychological well-being and physical health. As the pandemic continues to make WFH a more favourable position, making small changes in your space to include the biophilic concept could help to encourage your employees to come back into the office.

As the past two years, in terms of office spaces, have provided a rollercoaster ride for the use of our offices. 2020 brought the office home and introduced the remote working era. 2021 continued with some remote working but as the pandemic flattened, also allowed for some in-office working. What will 2022 bring? To put it simply, offices will be seeing efficiency, functionality and comfort as the top priorities as the need to adapt to methods such as hybrid working rise in popularity.

Art - 'the expression of human creative skill and imagination. Typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power'. Adding a deeper philosophical meaning to both the culture and aesthetics of your office space, art is something which can be enjoyed by all - something that leaves a lasting impression on anyone entering or leaving the building.