Ten questions to ask an office fitout company - Office fitout tips from Apex Eecutive interiors

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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 22, 2009 -- 1. To see examples of fitout work that has been completed recently.

2. For the fitout quote to be broken down into individual items that let you easily see every aspect of what you are buying and how much each item is costing. For example, from the quote document you should be able to tell what type of chair you are buying, what fabric it is covered in and the exact value of the chair. If you accept a lump sum non descriptive quote, then you have done so at your own peril, as you will not be able to tell what you are buying or what’s been included or more importantly what has been left out. If items are left out of a quote (as they sometimes are by unscrupulous fitout companies in order to win work), they will most likely reappear as variations later, bringing the total cost of the office fitout much higher than expected.
3. About the fixed nature of the price provided. If there are any prices that may vary, make sure you understand why they have been included in the quote in this way.
4. To see certificates of currency for insurances for Worker Compensation, Public Liability, Contract Works and Professional Indemnity.
5. For a copy of their OH&S manual, Safe Work Method Statements and Risk Assessments at a minimum. If an accident or incident occurs on site you could share some of the liability, make sure you are confident in the safe work practices of your fitout contractor.

6. Does the office fitout company you are dealing with have the ability to properly draft plans.
7. Is council approval required, in the form of a Development Application and or a Construction Certificate or Complying Development or the like. Some disreputable, opportunistic contractors will have you believe that it is not and then leave you with the mess when council catches up with you, possibly resulting in a fine, being forced to demolish what has been constructed or even evicted.
8. About fire sprinklers / detectors and air conditioning works, sometimes office fitout works will have a bearing on these services.

9. Where the furniture and seating is manufactured. There is a lot to be said for local content, not only from a quality and consistency point of view, but also for the ease of obtaining parts.
10. Your potential office fitout company needs to be able to inspire you with the confidence that they have the ability to provide what you are after in the time frame that you have allowed. Remember your business stands to lose a lot more than theirs if it runs over time.

One last tip... a good office fit out company is not there to sell product only, What you are really buying is service, advice and expertise all provided professionally. If you feel your current office fit out contractor is not providing this, then ask yourself “why you are still talking to them at all”. Apex Executive Interiors specialist staff have been in the interior fit out industry for many for more info visit our web site at www.apexei.com.au

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