Tips for planning a successful office renovation

 

Have you heard of the adage that says, “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail?” The same principle goes for your office renovation. Taking time to plan ahead will help you manage the various tasks required to remodel or expand your office space. It will help you tackle challenges before they raise their ugly heads.  These five tips will help you handle your office renovation project successfully.

 

Set a Practical Project Timeline

There is a common misconception that renovation work should have a fast turnaround because it means working on an existing structure. However, that is not always true, it is essential to set a realistic timeline for various milestones and the entire project.

Check all the issues that affect the timing and determine a timeline that is practical.  For instance, consider issues such as tenant disruptions and material lead time, among others. The best approach is to start from the date the job must be completed and allocate adequate time for each phase of the project.

It is crucial to create a schedule that allows the renovation work to progress seamlessly without over hooting your budget or degrading the quality. One of the crucial factors that impact renovation budgets is unforeseen poor condition of a structure. But if the fact-finding is done correctly, there will be no unpleasant surprises.  Resolve all challenges promptly as they arise to avert problems that can affect compromise your schedules.

 

Have a Contingency Budget in Place

It is not uncommon to encounter unforeseen challenges even after careful planning.  That is why you should have a budget for contingencies, so you don’t get caught off guard. This budget for contingency should be set to approximately 10% of the entire project budget and integrated into the main budget. That way, you can handle challenges as they arise without overshooting your budget.

If you take your time to plan proactively, you will be able to avoid problems during the actual renovation project. Although the planning places a demand on time and efforts on your part, it increases the chance of having a high-quality ad cost-efficient renovation. The end result is worth all the time and effort you put into the planning.

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