Workplace · Programme
How Long Does an Office Fit-Out Take?
A practical guide to briefing, design, approvals, procurement, construction, commissioning and occupation.
10 min read · Updated 2026-08-01
The typical stages of an office project.
The typical stages of an office project. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
How approvals and long-lead items shape the critical path.
How approvals and long-lead items shape the critical path. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
When fast-tracking helps—and when it creates risk.
When fast-tracking helps—and when it creates risk. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
What must happen before staff can occupy the space.
What must happen before staff can occupy the space. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.