Stay or move office
Many organisations jump into an office move, without a thorough understanding of their exact requirements - a fully detailed “Workplace Audit” will easily prevent the all too often comments we hear, e.g.
“The workplace appraisal report gave us a clear, concrete picture of how much space we needed for our new office. It was well written, and full of surprising insights. I’m so glad we didn’t plunge in without one. We would have ended up spending considerably more
The appraisal provides specialist advice on the development and implementation of workspace strategies, space utilisation and interior design for existing workspace or new accommodation. New ways of working have a direct bearing on accommodation requirements in terms of infrastructure cost, working practices and cultural change.
Grosvenor Workspace Solutions can help deliver workspace efficiency clearly focused on business requirements. The range of services available includes: - workplace strategy (business needs, workplace audits, option appraisal and business case); workplace design (design principles, design targets, design performance indicators); and workplace implementation (managing the project, procurement of equipment and works, change management and service assurance).
Our workplace appraisal report:
* shows you exactly the number of square feet you really need
* analyses your particular needs: storage, breakout areas, meeting rooms, audio-visual, air-conditioning, IT, kitchens, etc.
* allows you to compare and contrast your potential new office spaces
* is cost-effective and quick to perform
How it works
The appraisal is carried out by our own team of specialists. They set out to address four major issues:
* Space requirements - How much space and storage do you need? How can you maximise communication between departments? How will you house your IT equipment?
* Comparative fit-out costs - What will each building cost to fit-out? Which will cost less to run over time?
* Future growth - Do you have enough space to leave room for growth? Will it scale up or scale down? Is it flexible enough?
* Office refurbishment vs. office relocation - Should you stay or should you go? Could you make more of the space you’ve already got?
The written report
Getting it right is a precise science. Once we’ve analysed the results, you’ll also get a clear, detailed report, including:
* Preliminary space plans - how can you make best use of your space?
* Estimated costs - what will it cost to design and fit out?
* Site assessments - how do potential locations compare? What’ll cost you more in the long run?
* Online staff surveys - what really matters most to you and your staff?
* Project plans - how long will it all take?
Long-term savings
Just 1,000 square feet of unused space could add half a million pounds to your ten year lease. But take on too little, and another expensive relocation might be just a couple of years away.
We have the expertise and experience to help you make the most informed decision possible.
The end of a lease or an upcoming lease break needn’t mean unnecessary upheaval or difficult decisions.
Amongst the issues that a lease break could require you to address are; whether or not your current premises fulfill your needs as a business, whether a workplace redesign or a complete relocation is required, and what the potential cost implications of either option would be.
A complete analysis of your workplace and its functions could reveal unreleased potential or cost saving measures that were previously undiscovered or overlooked simply due to changes in working practices, growth in company size or various other circumstances.
The comprehensive service from Grosvenor Workspace Solutions includes - in addition to a detailed assessment of current premises – a full analysis, conducted by our interior design and planning specialists, of all your needs, from storage and furniture to IT and AV equipment. It also incorporates detailed estimates of your exact spatial requirements, how these can be met and best usage of the available workspace area. You could find that with a detailed appraisal of your staff requirements and current facilities, you may benefit from a workplace redesign rather than uprooting completely and relocating.
