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Economic uncertainties can spur companies to consider ways of cutting costs and improving productivity. While quick fixes can bring short-term results, more fundamental long-term solutions can be found in a well-designed workspace. In this article we show a few of the many ways workplaces can help to realise the potential for lower overheads, more effective operation, greater productivity, and enhanced efficiency.
There is no such thing as an effective 'one size fits all' design solution. A successful workplace design is a unique combination of solutions optimised for a particular client. To achieve optimum results, close collaboration between clients and individual professionals within project teams is crucial both before and during the design process.
It can, for example, make long-term financial sense to relocate to a new building. To explore this option, M Moser will join you and your real estate provider to create a comprehensive analysis of potential locations. As well as examining cost factors like rents and management fees, it provides assessments of capital expenditures such as design, moving and re-instatement fees to provide a truly comprehensive picture. The final evaluation is concisely presented in a single due diligence report.
The first step toward creating an effective office is finding an optimal location. Mitigating the risks involved is challenging because it involves a great deal more than simply choosing a favourable site: it also means finding the best possible combination of space, technology, quality, mechanical and electrical services and management. As shown in the example below, a professional due diligence report brings clarity to the decision process - and legal security to the eventual lease.
Case study
In this instance, engineers, IT specialists, designers and strategic planners worked in partnership with property providers to analyse two possible office sites. Basic client requirements included specialised IT infrastructure and a power supply upgrade to support an increased loading with greater reliability. A more efficient, higher-output HVAC system was a further requirement, as was the scalability to accommodate future staff growth. The due diligence process revealed 'Building B' as capable of accommodating more staff within a smaller gross floor area, and more adaptable to the technical needs of the client. On the basis of due diligence data, the client was able to negotiate favourable lease terms and an agreed framework for their major technical and engineering upgrades.
