Shop fitting for business takes a lot of work and planning. There are many aspects of Shop fitting to take into account; below we will discuss some of these aspects and provide some insightful tips on how to best carry out the phases of the Shop fitting process in any office.
Keep your business in mind when you design – though this may seem like a no-brainer, once the renovation begins, keeping the specifications of your business in mind while designing sometimes falls by the wayside. Office renovation requires a design which:
• Follows standard regulations
• Reflects your business purpose and business model
• Complies with the Shop fitting budget
• Easily coordinates with your office’s dimensions and shape
• Can accommodate your employee count or the capacity of future employees
• Satisfies staff member requirements
Incorporate the future into design planning – when it comes to design, being ahead of the curve is viewed as original and innovative. Employees want to work in an environment that is geared toward a better future, and clients are looking to work with a company that’s on the cutting-edge. While your workspace should resonate with your current business model, it should also be adaptable for constant change.
Give a single overseer responsibility for the renovation – conflicts of opinion and decision-making arise when it comes to employing a team of overseers as opposed to a single entity. Though office renovation may seem a formidable task for one person to undertake, by employing a single overseer, you will be able to speed the process by avoiding differences of opinion and taste.
Moreover, it is of the utmost importance that you have complete faith in the abilities of this overseer, as he/she will be blamed should anything go wrong. Thus, suffice it to say, you should choose someone who has great interpersonal skills, and who is experienced, organized, self-motivated and responsible. This person should also be able to work within a set budget and timetable, and should be proficient at multi-tasking. Choose wisely.
Let everyone play their part – though you’ve chosen a single overseer, everyone should be encouraged to share their ideas and to help wherever they can in the renovation. Financial directors will decide upon a budget for the overseer to abide by; managing directors will approve the design layout and the costs of design; office managers know the working cogs of the business and will be able to offer valuable input; and operations directors will maintain the business’ operation while the workspace is undergoing renovation.
Communication is key – stakeholders – including board members, unions, department heads and staff – should be kept well informed of all renovations and how these changes may affect them. Also, be sure to obtain the landlord’s prior consent before commencing renovation.
Be smart, get a quote and get insured – avoid any hidden costs by asking for a quote on everything – including material costs and labour – prior to commencing renovation. Also, make sure that the company and everyone involved in the renovation is insured.
Health and safety – as with everything, health and safety of those involved in the design and the renovation process – contractors and staff members, alike – should be a priority.
Source: Bethel Shopfitting World