Almost every city in the world has a different office fit-out process. However, in Singapore, the procedures are quite straightforward. A design and build company have prepared a quick guide to an office renovation project from inception to completion.
The Planning Stage
- The client and designer will arrange for a preliminary meeting to establish the office requirements.
- Furthermore, the design and build company will perform a site audit to study the space, verify site measurements, take photos and investigate the M&E systems.
- Next, The team will provide preliminary test-fits and space plans for the office design.
- Upon approval of the test-fit the design and build company will prepare an (LOA) Letter of Appointment for client endorsement.
- After acceptance of the LOA, the company will conduct an assessment of the building management and (QP) Qualified Personnel requirement for submission and vetting purposes.
The Design and Presentation Stage
- The design team will prepare the mood boards, 3D visuals, materials, furniture, and finishes selection for presentation and clients approval.
- Therefore (QS) quantity surveyors and designers will work together on the estimates or (BQ) Bill of Quantities to finalize the cost and contract with the client.
- After the contract sign-off, the design team will work with the project manager to plan the construction and implementation on site.
- Consequently, depending on the office fit-out requirements, additional permits may be needed from the authorities like BCA, URA, NEA.
The Construction Stage
- The project manager will prepare a detailed schedule outlining the renovation and completion timeline of the project for client approval.
- The design team will submit a set of construction drawings.
- The project manager prepares the risk assessment, method statement, and contractors all-risk insurance together with other required documents to the building management for (PTW) permit to work application.
- As a result, upon approval of the permit, the office renovation can commence.
- Furthermore, the designer and project manager will perform an actual site marking to confirm the definite layout with the client.
- Also, toolbox and safety meetings are organized by the project manager and a safety officer with the participation of all vendors and sub-contractors involved in the project to ensure WSHC and Bizsafe full safety compliance.
- The project manager, designer, and client representative will hold regular site meetings to ensure satisfaction and conformity with all plans and specifications.
- Any additional items or (VO) Variation Order on the site will be on a separate client requisition form.
Watch this interesting time-lapse of an office fit-out.
The Completion Stage
- The project manager and client representative will conduct a joint site inspection to check for workmanship defects for rectification.
- Once all rectification works are complete, the design and build company will hand over the office space to the client.
- Consequently, a practical completion certificate will be issued to cover the defects liability period.
- Hence, the designer and project manager will prepare and submit as-built plans and post-construction documents to the building management copied to the client for full compliance.
- Finally, the design and build company will keep a project track record for Building Construction Authority accreditation.
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