5 Things to Consider When You’re Planning an Office Refurbishment

If you’re downsizing, relocating, or just planning to modernise your office space, you’ll need a solid plan for your refurbishment. It’s a time-consuming and expensive process, so you need to get it right the first time. Here are five things you should consider when you’re planning an office refurbishment in Northampton, brought to you by your local commercial contractors.

1. Repurpose Existing Assets

No matter how drastically you plan to change your office, you can always reuse some of your existing pieces of furniture and other assets. This will not only save you money but help you reduce the environmental impact of your renovation.

Do an audit and figure out what (if any) pieces of furniture you’d like to keep and incorporate into your new design. Anything you don’t want can be sold, donated, or recycled.

2. Design for Employee Needs

Gone are the days of employees working in solitary cubicles for eight hours straight. Now, staff want options and flexibility when it comes to their work environment.

So, before you design an office based on your own wants and needs, do a company survey and find out what your employees would like to get from the refurbishment.

Perhaps you’re lacking a group workspace, or a second meeting room would reduce bottlenecks. This is the time to figure out how to make your office more productive and enjoyable to be in.

3. Think About Well-Being

It’s your responsibility to think about the health and well-being of your employees while they’re at work. So, think about how your office refurbishment can support your staff.

Do you have large windows that can flood the space with natural light? Perhaps you’ll design a more comfortable breakroom or supply staff with new ergonomic chairs.

Relaxation zones are becoming increasingly popular post-Covid, and they have been shown to boost overall productivity levels.

4. Focus on Sustainably

There’s no denying that office refurbishments can have a negative effect on the environment, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to boost the sustainability of the project.

We can help you navigate environmental building standards, certifications, and rating systems to help make your office more environmentally friendly. We can also advise on renewable materials and recycling options to help you hit your green targets.

5. Pla For the Transition

Whether you’re relocating to a new building or just refurbishing your existing one, you’ll need to plan for the transition to the new space with minimal disruption. Here are a few things you’ll need to think about:

• Dismantling and moving furniture.
• Auditing and tracking office assets, such as important documents.
• Moving IT assets, such as computers, monitors, etc.
• Getting your staff used to the new layout and processes.

Book an Office Refurbishment Consultation in Northampton

At Level Contracts, we specialise in office refurbishments. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process, we can handle everything from planning the most functional layout to the final walkthrough. To get started, call us today to arrange a free site visit, and we’ll talk through your office refurb needs: 01604 843 532