When you plan to have your office renovated, some tips can help you get the best results from the renovation.
Valuable hints include:
1. Make your goals clear – Before starting, answer for yourself important questions, like what the renovation is hoping to achieve, who’s going to benefit from these renovations, will business have to be taken to another site during the renovations, and so on. Think everything through to avoid expensive changes to the plan later.
2. Do necessary research – You’re more likely to succeed if you educate yourself on different aspects of the renovation, such as which company you can contract for the work, different features of the building where the changes will take place, the state of your utilities, nearby amenities, etc. Your plans may be affected by your research, so it pays to learn before starting the process. A professional team experienced in office renovation can help guide you.
3. Prepare a realistic schedule – A schedule is necessary to determine the flow of work, and make arrangements for your staff to work elsewhere, if necessary. This can help keep your business operations on schedule and avoid delays. Work backward from your expected deadline to allocate enough time for each phase of the project.
4. Make a contingency budget – In spite of all planning, it is possible to encounter delays and setbacks. Allocate contingency funds within the budget to handle those inconveniences. This also allows you to stay within your formal budget parameters and give you breathing room, if needed.
5. Hire an effective project team – Renovating your office is a full-time job, given the work involved. Hire a team to work on the project; you’ll need architects, general contractors, designers, and others. By hiring a professional company that has a team of experts available, you won’t have to research each individual position. This speeds the process.
6. Ask for staff input – Since your staff will be working in the office after the renovations, solicit their opinions so you can find out how morale, work, and productivity could be improved by structural/physical changes.
7. Capitalize on the building’s features – If your building has unique quirks, you can work with them rather than spend time and money hiding them. Two examples are exposed brick or ductwork. You can make these focal points in your office and make the space stand out from a design perspective.
8. Don’t throw away what you can sell – Your renovation will likely result in some items no longer being needed on your property. Use this opportunity to make a little cash toward the renovation or other projects. You can sell used appliances and furniture, and you can find a nearby scrap dealer to purchase any used metal.
If you want an expert office renovation, hire the services of a professional contractor to make the work flow smoothly. Contact V-CAN Construction Inc. at (647) 560-4955 to start the job of renovating your office in Markham or surrounding areas.