This stage is about determining the best means of achieving our client’s flexible workspace requirements. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Preparing the client’s flexible workspace requirements
Developing the business case/flexible workspace procurement strategy
Producing a site-specific viability assessment
Stage 1: Preparation and Briefing
In this stage, we develop the detail of the project brief and make sure that everything needed for the design process is in place before Stage 2 begins. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Preparing the project brief including project outcomes, sustainability outcomes, quality aspirations, and spatial requirements
Undertaking feasibility studies
Agreeing the project budget
Sourcing site information
Conducting site surveys
Preparing a provisional project programme
Preparing a project execution plan
Stage 2: Concept Design
This stage is about getting the design concept right and making sure that the look and feel of the flexible workspace is proceeding in line with our client’s vison, brief, and budget. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Preparing an architectural concept incorporating strategic engineering requirements; aligned to the cost plan, project strategies, and outline specification
Agreeing any project brief derogations
Undertaking design reviews with our client and project stakeholders
Preparing a design release programme
Our global network of architects, designers, and engineers use proven industry specific design and procurement methods tailored to the flexible workspace industry, enhancing creativity, productivity, and facilitating focus.
Stage 3: Spatial Coordination
The purpose of Stage 3 is to spatially coordinate the design before our focus turns to preparing the detailed information required for manufacturing and constructing the flexible workspace. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Undertaking design studies, engineering analysis, and cost exercises to test the architectural concept, resulting in a coordinated design which is aligned to the updated cost plan, project strategies, and outline specification(s)
Documenting change control procedures
Updating and managing the design release programme
Stage 4: Technical Design
This stage is about developing the information required to manufacture and construct the flexible workspace. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Developing the architectural and engineering technical designs
Preparing and coordinating the design team and building systems information
Preparing and integrating specialist subcontractor building systems information
Updating and managing the design release programme
Stage 5: Manufacturing and Construction
This is when the flexible workspace is manufactured and constructed. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Finalising the site logistics
Manufacturing the building systems and constructing the flexible workspace
Monitoring progress against the construction programme
Inspecting the construction quality
Resolving site queries as required
Undertaking commissioning of the building
Preparing the building manual(s)
Our team of industry specific construction experts utilize tailored knowledge, techniques, and methodologies to ensure your flexible workspace project is built to budget, programme, specification, and with industry specific factors in mind.
Stage 6: Handover
By Stage 6, the flexible workspace will be in use and the emphasis will have switched to closing out any defects and completing any outstanding tasks required to conclude the building contract. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Handing over the flexible workspace in line with the plan for use strategy
Undertaking a review of project performance
Undertaking seasonal commissioning
Rectifying defects
Completing initial aftercare tasks including a light touch post occupancy evaluation
Stage 7: Use
This is the period when the flexible workspace is in use, lasting until the space reaches the end of its life. Our typical deliverables at this stage include:
Implementing facilities management and asset management strategies
Undertaking a post occupancy evaluation of the space’s performance in use
Verifying the project outcomes including sustainability outcomes
We support flexible workspace operators with industry specific guidance on how best to manage their assets with ‘space-as-a-service’ in mind, optimising revenue, profit, and other key performance indicators.