WHAT WE DO
WORKSPACE ADVISORY

Choosing a new office or renewing an existing lease is one of the most important business decisions a company can make.

At OFD, our Workspace Assessment & Lease Evaluation service helps businesses understand whether a space truly supports their operational needs, future growth, employee experience, and financial objectives – before costly commitments are made.

From workplace consultancy and lease analysis to relocation planning, fit out budgeting, and project timelines, we provide the clarity businesses need to make confident workplace decisions.

Why workspace assessment matters

Many businesses choose office spaces based purely on location or rental cost – only to discover later that the space creates operational inefficiencies, unexpected fit out costs, or future growth limitations.

Our consultancy approach looks beyond square footage.

We evaluate how a workspace will perform for your business both operationally and financially while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, collaboration, flexibility, and long-term value.

At OFD, we help businesses answer critical questions such as:

Is this office suitable for our team structure?
Will the layout support future growth?
What will the fit out realistically cost?
Are there hidden relocation or infrastructure costs?
How long will the project take?
Does the lease provide enough flexibility?
Should we refurbish, relocate, or renegotiate?

Strategic advisory before you commit

We provide businesses with a complete understanding of the opportunities, risks, and financial considerations associated with a commercial office space.

Our workspace assessment services

Workplace Consultancy

Our workplace consultants analyse how your teams work, collaborate, and interact in order to define the ideal workplace strategy for your business.

We assess:

Team structure & headcount
Departmental workflows
Collaboration requirements
Hybrid working needs
Meeting room utilisation
Employee wellbeing & experience
Space efficiency & occupancy

The result is a workplace strategy aligned with both your people and business objectives.

Understanding office fit out timelines

One of the most common questions businesses ask is: “How long will the project take?”

The reality is that office fit out timelines vary depending on office size, building approvals, technical requirements, and project complexity.

At OFD, we provide realistic project timelines early in the consultancy phase so businesses can plan effectively and avoid delays.

Typical Office Fit Out Timeline Stages

Workplace Assessment & Brief Development
Understanding your operational requirements, team structure, and business goals.
Lease Review & Building Analysis
Evaluating the selected property, technical requirements, and fit out feasibility.
Design & Space Planning
Developing layouts, concepts, and workplace strategies tailored to your business.
Authority Approvals & Technical Coordination
Managing authority submissions, landlord approvals, and compliance documentation.
Construction & Fit Out Delivery
Executing the office fit out works, furniture installation, and technical integration.
Relocation & Occupancy
Managing move coordination, IT migration, and workplace transition.

Office fit out budget planning

An office project is a major investment, and understanding the true financial scope early is essential.

At OFD, we help businesses establish realistic budgets based on project requirements, workplace objectives, and building conditions.

Budget Considerations Include:

Office size & occupancy
Base building condition
Design complexity
Authority approval requirements
MEP & infrastructure upgrades
Furniture & technology integration
Relocation & operational costs
Future scalability requirements

Our consultancy process provides businesses with greater cost transparency before major financial commitments are made.