Dubai office renovation guide

Office renovation means often costly solutions. And a successfully renovated office satisfying the customer is the result of careful preliminary work, analysis and planning.

1.Decide what you want.
At the start you need to clearly define the purpose of the renovation. What you want to get. To do this, ask yourself the following questions. The renovation is planned in order to:

· Eliminate rough edges or visible problems of the premises?
· Get a fresh, bright design renovation?
· Make the space more functional?
· Your business has rebranded and you need a new corporate style office?
· Make the office more comfortable for your employees?
· Make the office more comfortable for customer service?
· Transform the office to be better than the competitor's?

2.Create a list of defects in the current office.
This will help you better understand what you will be paying extra attention to during the renovation. For example:

· Worn floors, pale color on the walls
· Problems with bathrooms
· Finishing of the premises does not correspond to the level of business
· Space is not used efficiently
· Lack of work spaces
· No lounge area for employees
· Limited customer service area
· Lack of storage space
· Office design does not meet brand requirements
· Poorly designed and insufficient lighting
· And so on

3.Talk to your employees.
It is reasonable to engage them in a dialogue if the renovation is directly related to changes in space, workspaces, and employee comfort. This will bring greater satisfaction, as habits, preferences, work processes and communications will be taken into account. Surely they will let you know important information, such as:

· We perform brainstorming sessions, but we don't have enough space for that
· We have customers coming in from time to time to pick up goods, but the pick-up area is not designed
· The kitchen needs more space; all employees can't fit in at lunchtime
· The old design is rather depressing and we suggest that the wall should be branded and have an infographic with the company's achievements
· Eyes get tired because the lighting is unevenly distributed, etc.

4.Ask a specialist for advice.
This way you can take into account the pitfalls and difficulties hidden from view. You'll talk about the premises, the purpose of the renovation, the problem areas. The experts will answer your questions and give you useful advice that will protect you from stress, save your time and money.


5.Make a budget.
With the help of experts, you will be able to plan your budget and then make decisions. Do not start renovation work until a specific amount is finalized. Of course, you can change it in the process, but at the start it is better to have a full understanding of the finances. The budget will include:

· Cost of renovation work
· Cost of materials
· +10-15% for extra costs


6.Determine a deadline.
Deadlines depend on the size of the space, again the purposes, the amount of work, the presence of employees or clients in the office, and other nuances. They can't be too short, because every process has its own labor intensity, but deadlines that are too long also have a negative impact on business and income.

· Time for the development of the design project
· Time for preliminary work, purchase and delivery of materials
· Time for renovation and preparation of the office for opening

7.Involve professionals.
When you are doing renovation on your own, without a professional team of designers, craftsmen, shoppers and other professionals, there will be difficulties with the stages of renovation, its cost and timing. It is necessary to dive into the details, of course, but to a certain depth. Dealing with all the nuances on your own, ignoring the professionals, you will lose focus. They do know well:

· How to increase the functionality of the office space
· What materials to use
· Where to buy them
· How to prolong the life of the renovation
· Where to save on, and what is better not to save on when renovating an office

8.Work out a design project.
As a result of interaction with the designers, you will get a completed design project. It will help you visually see the final result before you start. In addition, the design project serves as a design documentation for the builders, according to which they will perform all the work. This is an important preliminary stage that requires attention.

· Visualization of the result
· Design documentation for the builders

9.What kind of work may include office renovation:
· Dismantling of flooring and partition walls
· Redesign of the layout and installation of new partition walls
· Installing floor covering
· Wall plastering and painting
· Design and installation of special areas - client areas, lounge areas, branded areas and islands
· Electric and plumbing works
· Lighting, etc.

10.Here are some tips for office renovations:
· Have a design project, deadline, and budget
· Get to know the team of experts who will support the project from start to finish
· Find ideas that will successfully present your business within the new interior
· Have an understanding of how communication with the contractor will go throughout the project
· Be guided by your renovation goals and expert recommendations
· Make sure you can accept and evaluate the work completed
· Pay attention to the agreement with the contractor