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Break the brief into work packages
Separate building work, services, finishes, furniture, equipment and professional input. State what is already provided by the building and what must be added or replaced.
Next idea ↓QUICK READ / BUDGET & PROJECT SCOPE
Office interior design for startups affordable ideas.
A useful budget begins with a defined scope.
Three ideas to take into your workplace conversation.
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Compare like with like
A single per-square-foot figure can conceal major differences in scope and specifications. Ask for inclusions, exclusions, quantities, assumptions and the treatment of changes.
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Choose where to prioritise
Identify what must work from day one and what can be phased. Discuss contingency and project dependencies before reducing every product specification to reach a target figure.
Put it in your brief ↗A PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY
Before you decide.
- Bring the measured area and existing condition information.
- Separate must-haves from optional upgrades.
- Confirm a project-specific estimate before making commitments.
LET’S MAKE SPACE
Start your project brief ↗Your next chapter starts here.
Tell us what you want your workplace to make possible.