Archive for September, 2011
Firstly, it is important to ensure that any vendor that you are considering to provide you with an office fit out solution has sufficient time to deliver on your project within the specified time period. The process may be intensive, but you should hire a professional who will deliver on time. It is not uncommon to find offices where the work has stalled, creating a sense of chaos; this can also make it a potentially dangerous environment. Anyone you wish to engage should also provide you with a list of references of work that they may have done previously. In addition to ascertaining their professionalism, you may from their profile get a feel for their style and see if it comes close to your ideal vision.
After this the planning and design stages come in. At this point a competent vendor should sit with you in order to ascertain your requirements. A working summary can then be created as a guiding tool for both parties, to ensure that the work is clearly understood. At this point you can also assess their technical competency, by ensuring that they provide you with sufficient details on the problem, and the means by which the office fit out solution will be implemented. You should also check if they allocate a sufficient number of staff members to your project, ensuring that there will be no interruptions to the job once it begins. If the vendor has in house consultants and other professionals such as engineers, this may be an advantage to you, as it will save you time and cost of seeking these extra services if need be. You may also consider legal or health and safety experts as you undertake the project.
Finally, you should carefully scrutinize their fees structure. This and any other charges should be transparent and easy to trace, allowing you to see key areas where your finances will be invested. It also gives you a chance to raise any queries, or negotiate to ensure that your office fit out solution gives you value for money.