Office fit-out Warsaw

Office fit-out — design and turnkey delivery

We prepare office space from Shell & Core or Cat A through to a working, fully finished office. The scope covers the test fit, design, building services, construction, finishes and agreed equipment. With Design & Build, one team coordinates the budget, programme and handover.

Scroll: from design to a ready-to-use office
Design model — visualisation
Track record at scale

Experience measured in real projects

47 000

m² of space analysed, designed and delivered

10 years

of engineering experience in office projects

130+

budget variants and CAPEX scenarios

80+

workplace-capacity analyses and office-layout scenarios

40+

investment scenarios analysed for clients

Selected buildings where we have worked Warsaw · 7 buildings
Biurowiec Q22 w Warszawie
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Q22

Warsaw Trade Tower w Warszawie
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Warsaw Trade Tower

Warsaw Financial Center w Warszawie
03

Warsaw Financial Center

Warta Tower w Warszawie
04

Warta Tower

Moje Miejsce w Warszawie
05

Moje Miejsce

Bliski Centrum w Warszawie
06

Bliski Centrum

Nordic Park w Warszawie
07

Nordic Park

What does an office fit-out include?

The service combines space analysis, brief, design, budget, MEP coordination, landlord approvals, construction, FF&E and handovers. We manage all stages as one process, resulting in a ready-to-use office with a confirmed scope, schedule and handover documentation.

Office corridor with glazed walls and a wooden planter filled with plants
Space analysis and brief
Office corridor with glazed walls and a wooden planter filled with plants

Starting point

Space analysis and brief: we confirm the starting point for delivery

We review the premises condition, floor area, user needs, work model and technical constraints. The result is a confirmed functional programme and the input data required for design, budget and further preparation of the space.

  • premises condition
  • functional programme
  • client brief
  • initial risks
Four people meeting at a conference table with a laptop
Analysis and brief

Premises condition, team needs, functional programme and delivery input data.

Glazed meeting rooms with round tables and wall-mounted screens

Documentation

Design and MEP coordination: documentation ready for approvals and pricing

We prepare the functional layout, architectural solutions and MEP documentation. We coordinate HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, safety systems and AV/IT so the scope is technically coherent and buildable.

  • functional layout
  • architecture
  • MEP systems
  • MEP coordination
Team discussing an office plan shown on a board
Design and MEP

Architecture and MEP coordinated for approvals, pricing and construction.

Office kitchen with green cabinetry, a wooden table and seating

Cost and timing

CAPEX budget and schedule: decisions based on a defined scope

We structure the cost by scope, disciplines, deliveries and material standard. We link the budget to the schedule for design, approvals, works and FF&E, so the investor can see how decisions affect cost and handover date.

  • cost estimate
  • standard options
  • schedule
  • value engineering
Two monitors with spreadsheets and highlighted items in tables
CAPEX and schedule

Scope, standard, cost and timing managed as one investment plan.

Bright open-plan office with rows of white desks, cabinets and large windows

Building requirements

Landlord approvals: requirements closed before works start

We verify the landlord’s technical guidelines and procedures, fire-safety requirements, FAS, voice alarm, BMS, HVAC, sprinklers and logistics. Documentation is submitted for the required approvals to reduce the risk of work stoppages or changes during execution.

  • building guidelines
  • safety systems
  • construction logistics
  • approvals
Three people analysing office floor plans spread across a table
Approvals

Documentation, building systems, work rules and required approvals.

Raw office space with a concrete slab, unfinished walls and floor-to-ceiling windows

Execution

Construction and MEP works: all disciplines in one schedule

We coordinate construction, finishing and MEP works together with deliveries and quality control. The sequence of works is linked to the documentation, access to the space and building requirements to reduce clashes and downtime.

  • construction works
  • MEP systems
  • deliveries
  • quality control
Raw office space with a concrete slab, large windows and visible services
Construction and MEP

Disciplines, deliveries, quality and sequencing managed in one schedule.

Glazed meeting room with a long table, dark chairs and a green wall panel

Ready-to-use space

FF&E, handovers and delivery: an office ready for work

We complete furniture, FF&E and AV/IT deliveries, test the systems and manage snagging. The investor receives the agreed handover scope, as-built documentation, warranties and a space prepared for use.

  • FF&E and AV/IT
  • system testing
  • documentation
  • handover
Two people shaking hands in a glazed office space
Handovers and delivery

FF&E, testing, snagging, documentation and operational readiness.

We confirm the scope before pricing: a floor plan, premises condition, required date and brief allow us to confirm which elements are needed for the specific project.
Delivery process

How do we prepare an office for work?

The process starts by confirming the starting point, functional programme and budget. We then coordinate documentation, building requirements, deliveries and works, before completing the project with system testing, handovers and formal delivery of the space. Every stage ends with a specific decision, document or confirmed outcome.

Empty office space with a grey floor, large windows and exposed ceiling services
Brief and starting point

We confirm needs and premises condition and the initial scope

We gather the data required to define the functional programme, budget and delivery approach.

Brief and starting point

First we confirm the conditions for starting the investment

We analyse the premises condition, user needs, required date and available technical data. This defines the functional programme, the scope of the next steps and the information required to prepare the design and budget.

Outcome and control at this stage
  • confirmed brief and functional programme,
  • identified starting condition of the space,
  • list of data, constraints and technical risks,
  • defined scope required for design and pricing.
Office floor plan for a Warsaw office
Design and budget

We combine documentation and standard with the CAPEX budget

Architectural and MEP solutions are developed together with the pricing scope and cost decisions.

Design and budget

We create documentation that can be approved, priced and built

The functional layout, architecture, MEP systems and material standard are developed in parallel with the budget. Design decisions are reviewed for cost, buildability, technical requirements and schedule impact.

Outcome and control at this stage
  • approved functional layout and office standard,
  • coordinated architectural and MEP documentation,
  • current CAPEX budget linked to the scope,
  • list of decisions and materials requiring approval.
Office corridor with glass partitions, linear lighting and a door at the end
Approvals and preparation

We close the building requirements before works start

We coordinate approvals, building systems, logistics, procurement and the readiness of the space for execution.

Approvals and preparation

We prepare the design and the space for a safe start of works

We align the documentation with the requirements of the specific building. We coordinate technical and safety systems, logistics rules, landlord approvals, the delivery schedule and procurement of long-lead items.

Outcome and control at this stage
  • documentation approvals required by the landlord,
  • confirmed building-system requirements,
  • logistics, delivery and site-protection plan,
  • documentation and organisational readiness to start the works.
Workstations in an open office next to a glazed phone booth
Execution

We manage all disciplines in one schedule

We control work sequencing, deliveries, changes, workmanship quality and compliance with the documentation.

Execution

We manage construction, deliveries and quality control in one schedule

We coordinate construction, MEP and finishing works together with deliveries and ongoing technical decisions. Progress is checked against the documentation, budget and dates, and changes are structured before execution.

Outcome and control at this stage
  • coordination of crews, suppliers and work sequencing,
  • quality control and compliance with the documentation,
  • schedule and delivery-status updates,
  • record of changes, decisions and additional scope.
Desks behind a glass partition and a corridor with timber flooring and exposed ceiling services
Handovers and delivery

We confirm technical readiness and formally close the delivery

We run system tests, close snags and hand over the documentation, warranties and completed space.

Handovers and delivery

We hand over a space that is technically, formally and operationally ready

The final stage covers system testing, snagging, handovers, FF&E and close-out documentation. We close the project with formal delivery of the space together with protocols, warranties and as-built documentation.

Outcome and control at this stage
  • system tests and confirmation of system operation,
  • snag list, remedial works and handover protocols,
  • as-built documentation, certificates and warranties,
  • formal handover of an office ready for work.
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Indicative delivery budget

How much does an office fit-out cost? What drives the budget

The budget depends on the starting condition, MEP scope, number of rooms, material standard, acoustics, AV/IT, FF&E, logistics and building requirements. The options below are indicative reference points. An accurate price requires an analysis of the specific premises, floor plan and expected scope.

Eco Start — from PLN 2,260/m² net Eco Flow — from PLN 3,080/m² net Eco Signature — from PLN 5,200/m² net
Eco Start
Delivery standard

Eco Start — from PLN 2,260/m² net

A rational scope built around the team’s most important needs

An option for spaces where the priority is an efficient layout, durable materials and control over cost-driving elements. The scope focuses on solutions required to open a functional office safely.

rational number of rooms standard materials and FF&E
  • core construction and MEP scope,
  • controlled use of glazing, joinery and built-ins,
  • FF&E matched to actual user needs.
Biggest budget drivers: premises condition, number of partitions, MEP scope and completeness of FF&E.
Eco Flow
Delivery standard

Eco Flow — from PLN 3,080/m² net

A complete operational office with refined work and meeting zones

The most common option for companies requiring meeting rooms, focus areas, good acoustics and coherent shared spaces. A larger share of MEP, glazing and technology improves comfort but requires tighter budget coordination.

meeting rooms and focus areas extended MEP and AV/IT
  • more glazing and acoustic solutions,
  • more extensive coordination of HVAC, electrical and networks,
  • refined shared areas and selected built-ins.
Biggest budget drivers: MEP, acoustics, meeting-room technology and the standard of shared areas.
Eco Signature
Delivery standard

Eco Signature — from PLN 5,200/m² net

A headquarters where detail, technology and user experience matter

An option for headquarters, executive zones and representative spaces. The budget includes more bespoke materials, advanced technology, custom joinery and a more complete FF&E scope.

client and executive zones bespoke materials and technology
  • representative meeting rooms, receptions and client areas,
  • custom joinery, lighting and details,
  • advanced AV/IT, acoustics and fuller FF&E.
Biggest budget drivers: bespoke solutions, joinery, multimedia, acoustics and completeness of FF&E.
Ecoffices Decision Engine

Four modules supporting one office decision

Ecoffices Decision Engine combines four modules: Test-fit, CAPEX, Carbon and TCO. Each develops a different layer of the same decision — space fit, entry cost, environmental impact and the full lease cost over time.

CAPEX test-fit Lease TCO CO₂e
Delivery schedule

A schedule matched to scope and building conditions

Timing depends on the starting condition, completeness of the brief, design scope, building procedures, material availability and scale of works. The schedule covers design, approvals, execution, deliveries, handovers and office readiness. The exact timing is confirmed after analysing the premises and investment scope.

Strategy and brief Design and approvals Execution and handover
Impact of selected factors

What affects timing?

Select the factors that apply to the investment. The module shows their indicative impact on the active stage.

The indicative impact is shown separately for each stage. Stages may partly overlap; the ranges are not a guarantee of timing.

01

Strategy and brief

2–4 weeks
Three people analysing office floor plans spread across a table
Strategy and brief

Confirming user needs, premises condition, functional programme, budget and input data.

The starting point defines the scope of the next stages

We confirm user needs, premises condition, functional programme and required date. The result is a structured set of inputs for design, budget and the delivery plan.

Starting-point analysis, brief, functional programme and initial decisions.

Indicative stage range2–4 wks.No additional factors.
02

Design and approvals

6–8 weeks
Floor plan showing desks, rooms and circulation routes
Design and approvals

Architectural and MEP documentation, budget, landlord approvals and preparation of the scope for delivery.

Documentation connects layout, MEP and building requirements

We coordinate architecture, MEP systems, safety systems, material standard and budget. Documentation goes through the required approvals so the construction scope can be closed before execution starts.

Architectural and MEP design, budget, landlord approvals and preparation of the scope for construction.

Indicative stage range6–8 wks.No additional factors.
03

Execution and handover

8–16 weeks
Empty office space with large windows and exposed overhead services
Execution and handover

Construction, MEP, deliveries, FF&E, testing, handovers, snagging and as-built documentation.

Works, deliveries and handovers must run in one schedule

We manage construction and MEP works, FF&E deliveries, system testing and handovers. The stage ends with snagging, as-built documentation and formal delivery of the space.

Construction, MEP, deliveries, FF&E, testing, handovers and close-out documentation.

Indicative stage range8–16 wks.No additional factors.

Want to confirm a realistic delivery date?

For the first assessment we need a floor plan, premises condition, planned scope, required move-in date and available building guidelines.

Discuss the delivery schedule
Risks and coordination

Risks closed before works start

The most expensive problems arise at the interfaces between design, MEP, budget and building requirements. We verify these dependencies before works begin to reduce MEP clashes, scope changes, unplanned costs and handover delays.

MEP clashes building requirements deliveries handovers
Design · engineering · buildingWe identify dependencies
Glazed meeting area with a table, seating, timber slats and pendant lights
Readiness for execution starts with coordination.
Two monitors showing a floor plan and a visualisation of an open office
01ArchitectureLayout and functions
Space during construction with ventilation ducts below the ceiling and an exposed section of floor
02MEPMEP coordination
Office fit-out guidelines and technical drawings spread on a table next to a laptop
03BuildingApprovals and requirements
Three layers. One coordinated process.
Risks left for construction

Changes return to design during execution

When documentation, MEP and building requirements are not coordinated before works start, decisions must be made under time pressure. This leads to rework, additional procurement and delays to subsequent stages.

Clashes between HVAC, electrical, ceilings and safety systems emerge during installation.
Landlord comments force changes to the documentation or to elements already installed.
Unresolved deliveries and approvals affect handover timing and office delivery.
clashes scope changes delays
Risks closed before the start

Documentation, building and scope work as one plan

Before crews enter the site, we confirm the dependencies between layout, MEP, safety systems, materials, deliveries and building procedures. This makes the schedule based on a verified scope.

MEP clashes are checked before ceilings, walls and service routes are closed.
Landlord and building-system requirements are reflected in the documentation and handovers.
Deliveries, material decisions and control points are linked to the delivery schedule.
coordination approvals control points
Check your spaceOpen risk map +
Quick risk map

Check what level of coordination is needed before crews enter the site

Floor area, number of users, premises condition, documentation readiness and availability of building guidelines affect how many dependencies must be closed before execution.

Floor area

A larger area means more rooms, MEP systems, deliveries and control points.
500 m²

Number of users

The number of workstations and rooms affects MEP, acoustics, FF&E and handovers.
55 people

Starting condition

The less complete the technical base, the greater the coordination scope for design, MEP and building requirements.

Documentation readiness

Assess whether the architectural and MEP solutions are already coordinated for construction.

The most expensive problems arise at the interfaces between scopes

Pre-start verification helps structure responsibility, work sequencing and the decisions that must be closed. The aim is not to eliminate every change, but to reduce issues that could have been foreseen before crews enter the site.

Want to verify the risks of the space?

Send a floor plan for analysis
Verification scope in three scenarios +

Moderate risk: basic coordination before the start

The scope is relatively well structured, but the documentation, MEP systems, deliveries and handover procedures still need to be confirmed.

  • Confirm that the documentation matches the existing MEP systems.
  • Verify building guidelines and procedures for carrying out the works.
  • Confirm deliveries, handovers and the list of close-out documents.
  • verification
  • schedule
  • handovers

3 areas to close · 1–2 wks. · change risk: moderate

The scope looks stable, but still needs confirmation before works begin.

Even with completed documentation, it should be checked against the current premises condition and building requirements. A short pre-start verification reduces the risk of changes during execution.

Want to confirm readiness for works?

Elevated risk: MEP and building coordination

Documentation, MEP scope and landlord requirements should be coordinated before the execution schedule is approved.

  • Coordinate architecture with HVAC, electrical and safety systems.
  • Confirm landlord approvals and logistics requirements.
  • Close material decisions, deliveries and quality-control points.
  • coordination
  • approvals
  • control points

5 areas to close · 3–5 wks. · change risk: elevated

The greatest risk sits at the interface between documentation, MEP and the building.

Before works start, close the dependencies that affect sequencing, deliveries and handovers. This makes the schedule based on a confirmed scope, not assumptions.

Want to verify the risks of the space?

High risk: the scope must be closed before crews enter the site

The starting condition, project scale or incomplete documentation create many dependencies that can stop delivery without full coordination.

  • Full coordination of layout, MEP and safety systems.
  • Align documentation, logistics, deliveries and building procedures.
  • Confirm control, testing, handover and final-documentation stages.
  • full coordination
  • technical risks
  • readiness for works

6 areas to close · 5–8 wks. · change risk: high

At this scale, starting without coordination increases the risk of rework, extra costs and delays.

Documentation, building requirements, procurement and work sequencing should be combined into one delivery-preparation plan. Only after these dependencies are closed can the execution schedule be responsibly confirmed.

Need an analysis before execution?

Investor deliverables

What does the investor receive at each stage?

Every stage should end with a specific outcome: confirmed scope, coordinated documentation, current budget, schedule, handover protocol or a complete close-out document set. This means the investor sees not only the activities being performed, but also the decisions, documents and control points required to move to the next stage.

confirmed scope documentation CAPEX budget schedule protocols warranties
Documents and decisionsEcoffices · fit-out
01Brief and scopeConfirmed starting pointBrief, functional programme, premises condition and data required to start the design.
Two monitors showing a floor plan and a visualisation of an open office
Brief and scope

Confirmed functional programme and input-data scope

At the start we structure user needs, room functions, premises condition, expected standard and required date. The investor receives a confirmed brief and a list of information required to prepare the design, budget and schedule.

  • client brief
  • functional programme
  • initial scope
What does the investor receive?
Outcome
Confirmed office programme and scope of the next steps.
Document
Brief, input-data list and functional assumptions.
Decision
Approval of the starting point before design begins.
  • confirmed work model and number of users,
  • agreed number of meeting rooms, offices and shared areas,
  • identified starting condition of the space,
  • list of data required for design and pricing.

Result: the design starts from confirmed needs and structured input data.

Documents and decisionsEcoffices · fit-out
02Design and MEPCoordinated documentationLayout, architecture, MEP and technical requirements combined into one scope.
Team analysing technical drawings and office plans spread on a table
Design and MEP coordination

Coordinated documentation ready for approvals and pricing

We develop the functional layout, architectural solutions and MEP as one coordinated documentation set. The investor receives materials showing not only the office design, but also the construction approach, technical requirements and the impact of decisions on scope.

  • functional layout
  • MEP documentation
  • coordination
What does the investor receive?
Outcome
Coherent architectural and MEP design.
Document
Drawings, schedules and documentation for approvals.
Decision
Approval of solutions before final pricing.
  • approved functional layout and office standard,
  • coordinated architectural and MEP documentation,
  • list of materials and solutions requiring decisions,
  • confirmed scope of detailed design documentation.

Result: the scope can be reliably priced, approved by the building and released for construction.

Documents and decisionsEcoffices · fit-out
03CAPEX and scheduleCurrent budget and timingCost linked to scope, standard, material decisions and schedule.
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CAPEX budget and schedule

Current budget linked to scope, standard and timing

We update the budget as decisions are made on materials, MEP, FF&E and technology. The investor sees the pricing assumptions, cost drivers and the schedule for design, approvals, works and deliveries.

  • CAPEX budget
  • schedule
  • cost assumptions
What does the investor receive?
Outcome
Budget aligned with the current investment scope.
Document
Cost estimate, schedule and list of assumptions.
Decision
Approval of cost and scope before procurement and execution.
  • current cost linked to scope and standard,
  • schedule for design, approvals, works and deliveries,
  • list of assumptions, exclusions and optional items,
  • list of decisions that may change the budget or timing.

Result: the investor knows what drives the cost and which decisions affect the office handover date.

Documents and decisionsEcoffices · fit-out
04Landlord approvalsApproval statusLandlord comments, required corrections and confirmations needed to start works.
Office fit-out guidelines and technical drawings spread on a table next to a laptop
Landlord approvals

Clear approval status and closed landlord requirements

We submit documentation for the required approvals and structure the comments received. The investor receives an approval status, a list of required corrections and confirmation of the technical and organisational conditions needed to start works.

  • approval status
  • landlord comments
  • delivery conditions
What does the investor receive?
Outcome
Confirmed technical and organisational building requirements.
Document
List of comments, corrections and required attachments.
Decision
Approval to proceed to works after closing the approvals.
  • status of documentation submitted for approval,
  • list of comments and design responses,
  • confirmed building-system requirements,
  • agreed rules for logistics, deliveries and carrying out the works.

Result: works start on confirmed conditions rather than assumptions that require later correction.

Documents and decisionsEcoffices · fit-out
05Delivery controlWorks status and qualityProgress, decisions, scope changes, control points and items affecting timing.
Covered entrance beside an office building with a glazed façade
Delivery control

Current status of works, quality and decisions affecting delivery

During the works we control progress, workmanship quality, compliance with the documentation and scope changes. The investor receives information on completed stages, open decisions, risks and items affecting timing or budget.

  • delivery status
  • quality control
  • change log
What does the investor receive?
Outcome
Confirmed progress and compliance with the agreed scope.
Document
Reports, partial protocols and decision log.
Decision
Approval of changes before execution.
  • status of works and deliveries against the schedule,
  • quality-control points before works are closed,
  • log of changes, decisions and additional scope,
  • information on risks affecting timing.

Result: the investor receives a current picture of delivery and a basis for informed decisions.

Documents and decisionsEcoffices · fit-out
06Handovers and deliveryComplete close-out document setProtocols, snag list, as-built documentation, certificates and warranties.
Space during construction with ventilation ducts below the ceiling and an exposed section of floor
Handovers and delivery

Complete documentation required to formally close the delivery

The final stage covers system testing, snagging, handovers and completion of the as-built documentation. The investor receives protocols, certificates, manuals, warranties and confirmation of the space handover.

  • handover protocols
  • as-built documentation
  • warranties
What does the investor receive?
Outcome
An office that is technically, formally and operationally ready.
Document
Protocols, snag list, documentation and warranties.
Decision
Signed acceptance and formal handover of the space.
  • test results and MEP handover protocols,
  • snag list and confirmation of closure,
  • as-built documentation, certificates and manuals,
  • warranties and office handover protocol.

Result: the process ends with a complete document set and a space prepared for safe use.

We close every stage with an outcome that allows an informed move to the next decision

The investor receives a current view of scope, cost, timing, approval status and workmanship quality. The process is therefore based not only on declarations of completed activities, but on documents, protocols and confirmed outcomes.

Want to define the document scope for your project?

Send a floor plan, brief or existing documentation. We will identify what is needed for pricing and what should be handed over at each stage.

Send a floor plan and brief
Selected projects

Office projects in Warsaw

The selected projects show different starting points, technical scopes and delivery models — from preparing a new space to adapting an existing office. Each example shows a specific challenge, Ecoffices’ responsibility and the result achieved after completion.

Key terminology

Terms needed to compare delivery scope correctly

The starting condition, proposal scope, FF&E and building requirements affect cost and each party’s responsibility. Below we explain the key terms needed to discuss pricing and delivery. Full definitions, examples and differences between delivery models are covered in a separate guide.

premises condition budget scope FF&E approvals
01

Shell & Core and Cat A — starting point

Office fit-out guidelines and technical drawings spread on a table next to a laptop
Starting condition / Shell & Core and Cat A

The starting point defines design and delivery scope

Shell & Core means raw or very basic space. Cat A provides part of the building’s technical infrastructure but is still not a ready office. Before pricing, confirm exactly what exists and what remains in the tenant scope.

What does this mean in practice?

The less prepared the space is, the greater the MEP, documentation and approval scope. The standard name alone is not enough to prepare comparable pricing.

  • starting condition
  • tenant scope
  • MEP systems
Impact
Changes the scope of documentation, MEP, works and required handovers.
Risk
Comparing proposals prepared for different starting conditions.
Decision
Confirm the premises condition and the responsibilities of the building and tenant.

What to watch for? Do not base the budget solely on the name of the space standard.

What to ask in the proposal? Ask for a clear list of existing, retained, modified and new elements.

Key takeaway Pricing should be based on the actual premises condition, not only its market label.

02

Cat B — tenant fit-out

Bright office with desks separated by white screens, plants and glazed rooms
Target standard / Cat B

Cat B means the tenant’s target fit-out

Cat B includes the space layout, finishes, MEP adapted to the functions, FF&E and solutions required to launch an office for a specific organisation.

What does this mean in practice?

A Cat B proposal should clearly state whether it also includes furniture, AV/IT, built-ins, signage, handovers and as-built documentation.

  • functional layout
  • finishes
  • ready-to-use office
Impact
Defines functionality, standard and the target scope of the space.
Risk
Omitting FF&E or technology from the base budget.
Decision
Define exactly what “ready for work” means.

What to watch for? Cat B does not always mean a full FF&E and technology scope.

What to ask in the proposal? Ask whether the proposal includes FF&E, AV/IT, signage, testing and documentation.

Key takeaway The Cat B scope should end with a clearly defined handover outcome.

03

Hard fit-out and all-in — construction scope and full budget

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Budget scope / Hard fit-out and all-in

Hard fit-out and all-in show two different cost levels

Hard fit-out mainly covers construction and MEP works. The all-in option also includes FF&E, AV/IT, built-ins, logistics, process management and other elements required to open the office.

What does this mean in practice?

Rates can only be compared after checking which elements are included in the price, which are optional and which remain outside the proposal.

  • construction and MEP
  • full CAPEX
  • exclusions
Impact
Determines whether the budget shows only part of the works or the full entry cost.
Risk
Comparing a low hard-fit-out rate with a fuller all-in proposal.
Decision
Require a list of assumptions, options and exclusions.

What to watch for? Do not treat a hard-fit-out rate as the full budget for a ready-to-use office.

What to ask in the proposal? Ask for a clear cost breakdown into construction, MEP, FF&E and technology.

Key takeaway Scope transparency matters more than the name of the pricing model.

04

FF&E and AV/IT — furniture, equipment and technology

Conference room with a long table, wall-mounted screen and glazed partition
FF&E and technology / FF&E and AV/IT

FF&E and technology must be coordinated with the design

FF&E covers furniture, built-ins and user equipment. AV/IT covers networks, multimedia, videoconference rooms, devices and technology solutions needed for daily work.

What does this mean in practice?

Both scopes affect electrical systems, room layout, acoustics, furniture and the delivery schedule. They should not be added only after construction is complete.

  • furniture
  • built-ins
  • multimedia
  • network
Impact
Affects functionality, cost and the office readiness date.
Risk
Late decisions and clashes with MEP or FF&E.
Decision
Define the standard and delivery responsibility at design stage.

What to watch for? Long lead times can affect the office launch date.

What to ask in the proposal? Ask who is responsible for design, procurement, installation, configuration and testing.

Key takeaway FF&E and technology are part of the operational readiness of the space.

05

Landlord approvals — building approvals

Three people analysing office floor plans spread across a table
Formalities / Landlord approvals

Building approvals can affect scope and timing of works

Landlord approvals mean agreeing the documentation and method of carrying out works with the owner or building manager in line with technical, safety and logistics requirements.

What does this mean in practice?

The procedure, required documents and approval time should be understood before the schedule is approved and procurement begins.

  • building guidelines
  • approvals
  • logistics
  • odbiory
Impact
May change the documentation, technical solutions and work sequence.
Risk
Starting execution before the required confirmations are obtained.
Decision
Obtain the building guidelines and approval path at the start of the process.

What to watch for? Landlord approvals should not be left until the end of the design process.

What to ask in the proposal? Ask about required attachments, nominated suppliers, approval times and rules for carrying out works.

Key takeaway Building approvals are part of delivery preparation, not a formality after design.

Compare proposals by scope and responsibility

A similar rate per square metre can cover completely different elements. Before choosing a proposal, check the premises condition, MEP, FF&E, technology, approvals, logistics and close-out documentation.

Need a fuller explanation of the terminology?

See the guide covering fit-out definitions, space standards, work scope, budget models and the delivery process.

Read the full guide
Fit-out FAQ

Frequently asked questions before starting an office design and fit-out

We have collected the key information needed before the first estimate: service scope, input data, budget, schedule, landlord approvals, FF&E and handovers. The exact scope is always confirmed after analysing the space and project documentation.

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Service scope

What does a comprehensive office fit-out include?

The scope can cover the entire process from needs analysis and design to construction, handovers and delivery of a ready-to-use office.

  • brief and functional programme,
  • architectural design and MEP documentation,
  • CAPEX budget and delivery schedule,
  • approvals with the owner or building manager,
  • construction, MEP, FF&E and handovers.
Input data

What information is needed for the first estimate?

At the start, a basic set of information is enough to define the starting point and scale of the investment.

  • floor plan and floor area,
  • information on the existing premises standard,
  • number of users and basic room programme,
  • expected standard and planned move-in date,
  • building technical guidelines, if available.
Budget

How much does an office fit-out cost per m²?

Cost is driven primarily by the starting condition, office programme, MEP scope and selected standard.

  • a space starting from shell condition requires a larger budget,
  • extensive MEP, glazing, acoustics and multimedia increase cost,
  • the share of furniture, built-ins and FF&E matters,
  • building procedures, logistics and the required date affect the price,
  • proposals being compared must cover the same responsibility scope.
Schedule

How long does office preparation and fit-out delivery take?

Timing is confirmed after analysing the space, documentation scope, building procedures and deliveries.

  • brief and functional programme may take around 2–4 weeks,
  • design and approvals around 6–8 weeks,
  • works and handover usually around 8–16 weeks,
  • some design, procurement and work preparation can run in parallel,
  • late changes and long lead times can extend the process.
Service scope

How does fit-out differ from finishing an office?

Finishing is one part of fit-out, not its whole scope.

A fit-out connects the layout, our own design, building services, construction and handover. Painting, replacing carpet or refreshing surfaces alone does not resolve the relationships between occupancy, ventilation, power and building requirements.

Ecoffices delivers this process through Design & Build. Equipment for a turnkey office is defined in the agreed offer.

Concept and documentation

Can you work from an existing office concept?

We can build on an existing concept, but we develop and take responsibility for our own detailed design.

We review the brief, existing space, building services and landlord requirements. We then coordinate the disciplines and agree the design, scope, budget and programme.

We do not offer construction-only services or standard construction quotations based on another firm’s completed design.

FF&E and technology

Can furniture, built-ins and AV/IT be part of one scope?

Yes. FF&E and technology can be planned, priced and coordinated with construction and MEP works.

  • furniture and built-ins are linked to layout and power,
  • multimedia affect electrical systems, network and room acoustics,
  • deliveries must be coordinated with room readiness,
  • the scope can include installation, configuration and device testing.
Handovers

What does the investor receive after delivery is complete?

Closing the process includes handover inspections, snag closure and delivery of documentation relating to the completed investment.

  • handover and system-test protocols,
  • confirmation that handover snags have been closed,
  • as-built documentation and required certificates,
  • manuals, warranties and equipment documents,
  • protocol confirming the space is handed over for use.
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Have a space to prepare? Let’s start with a scope analysis

For the first conversation, a floor plan, approximate number of users, premises condition and planned move-in date are enough. On this basis we will define the required design scope, approvals, delivery approach and data needed to prepare the budget.

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