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How to create an agile workplace and adopt the ethos

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start—not just at home but also in the workplace. As the days get longer and brighter, businesses can use this season to rejuvenate their office spaces. Whether you want to improve employee well-being, enhance productivity, or create a more sustainable workspace, these spring office trends will help breathe new life into your office environment.

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How to produce an interior design brief for design & fit out

A simple guide through the process of choosing a design & fit out partner for your office interior project. When researching potential contractors or designers for your project it soon may become apparent that the process can be a little frustrating. A lot of the larger contractors are only really interested in minimum values of £300,000.00 plus. Main contractors may not have an in-house design team and also employ quantity surveyors, contract managers and sometime multiple directors which all have a cost, borne ultimately by the customer. Interior designer studios specialise in design element, you then have to go through a time consuming tender process to end up with your fit out partner. So if your project is under the larger companies budget minimum values and you require a quick turn-round you may consider using a smaller one-stop-shop design & fit out contractor. The advantage with this option is dedicated designer and 1 point of contact throughout the office design and fit out process. The ‘design and build‘ option can save time as all the elements, design, building control applications, procurement and build are done in house streamlining the whole process

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What is the difference between Cat A & Cat B fit Outs?

As office fit-out contractors in Manchester, Select Interiors are often asked about more technical parts of a renovation. One of these is the difference between a Cat A or Cat B fit-out. These are technical terms used in the world of commercial property renovations to describe the different levels to which an office or workspace is completed. 

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What does an office fit out cost?

While there is no definitive answer as to the costs of an office fit out, there certainly are a range of aspects to be considered.
This can often be too general or inaccurate to assist in decision making – after all, your project will be unique, defined & based on factors such as size, location and active requirements. Factors that can affect fit out costs are listed below.

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