A simple checklist for planning a successful office fit-out

We’ve developed a simple checklist to guide you through the process;

• What space is available for each of your business functions? It helps to brainstorm for layout ideas and sketch the popular concepts. Getting staff involvement also helps with their ‘buy-in’ to any change. Office Products Online offers an obligation free floorplan layout and 3D design drawing to assist with this process and for larger projects we offer a ‘flythrough’ – as per the sample in the link on your email. 

• What image do you wish to project to your customers, business partners and staff?  Will a reception counter/area be part of your refit plans. The end result of your office fit-out will be an important part of your ‘branding’. Access to our new Knight Group virtual office can give you a real ‘fee’ for what an office layout can look like. Click on the link on your email for a virtual tour of some layout and product options.
• There are a wide range of workspace systems available. What is the most practical and efficient for your space and workflow processes – shared desks, pods of desks, sit-stand desks, stand-alone desks, hot desks are all options available
• What colour scheme is going to go best with the office décor you are planning? Office Products Online will work with you to select the desktop, frame and fabric colours that will set your new office above and apart?
• Good acoustics is a key consideration for any office fit-out – particularly for an open plan office. What desk layout and screen and set-up will be the best for sound absorption? 
• What breakout or staff areas are required for collaboration, meetings/relaxing time? Flip tables, small or large meeting tables, bar leaners and cafeteria tables are all options available for these areas
• What chairs are going to best suit your designs for workplace, breakout and staff areas, reception and meeting rooms – and at the same time provide comfortable ergonomic seating for your staff and visitors
• What storage will be required for individuals, for teams, for inactive records and for growth in the future? What screen attachments, desktop, desk-end or under-desk storage options are the most practical and don’t forget allocating space for printers and photocopiers
• What type of cabling for power and data will you need. This will often be driven by your workspace layout, but floor, wall and ceiling options are all available. Make sure your electrician and IT support are involved in these discussions
• What other accessories are available to optimise desktop space. Monitor arms and under desk CPU holders have become very popular to keep monitors up off the desk and CPUs off the desktop and floor
• What is your estimated budget for your office fit-out? Office Products Online will provide you with an estimate for budgeting purposes and this will include delivery of everything to site, assembly and placement in accordance with the agreed plans, removal of all packaging and debris, and warranty management.

Our aim is to provide you with product, layout and design advice (obligation free) and for purchase of the fit-out package we offer our ‘No Risk –Satisfaction Guarantee’ and this includes our promise to better any comparative quotation for the package by at least 5% 

Planning an office fit-out doesn’t need to be a daunting project and working with a competent experienced team will streamline the process, help to remove those potentially costly ‘grey’ areas and minimise disruption and downtime for your business.

To help you achieve the best value for money possible for your office fit-out call us now on 0-800-535-029 or email us on shop@officeproductsonline.co.nz for assistance.

Some of our more recent fit-out projects  

• Farmer’s Group – Hornby Christchurch, Whanganui & Westgate Auckland
• Airwork – Auckland
• Timberlands – Rotorua
• Northern Regional Alliance & Health Alliance – Auckland
• Te Wananga o Aotearoa – Christchurch
• The Lines Group – Te Kuiti
• Rutherford Rede – Auckland
• Meadow Fresh – Christchurch
• Crestani Communications – Wellington
• Creative Classrooms – Levin
• Mercy & Ascot Hospitals – Auckland
• University of Auckland – School of Engineering – Auckland
• Wigram Primary School – Christchurch
• Frucor Suntory – Auckland
• Kusabs Lasike – Rotorua
• Cheal Consultants – Hamilton
• Mercy and Ascot Hospitals
• Springload Web Design – Wellington    

For a compelling office fit-out package that includes;

• Experienced Interior Design Support with obligation free layout and design drawings
• The widest range of office products available on the New Zealand market – to meet any lead-time and budget
• Manufacturing capabilities to customise requirements
• Project Management
• Quality Control
• Logistics, delivery and installation
• Warranty and after sales support

Call us now on 0-800-535-029and as about our LATEST 3D DIGITAL ‘FLYTHROUGH’ OF YOUR FITOUT PLANS