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CAT A Fit-out

The bare bones of an office space. This is the condition in which your landlord will let the building.

CAT B Fit-out

The tenant’s own fit-out, a finished office space including all furniture, decoration, IT, AV.

Day-two Works

Works to be undertaken after handover. These typically take the form of small adaptations and changes once the occupier has moved in.

Commercial Management

The process of compiling construction costs for a project, and financially managing purchases, payments and changes thereafter.

Dilapidations

A set of works completed when a tenant vacates an office, conducted in order to return the space to a lettable Cat A condition.

Handover

The completion process of a construction project, where the contractor exits the building and the client takes full occupation.

HVAC

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning. The services which appropriately heat, ventilate and cool a building.

FF&E

Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The various furnishings required for the business to function.

Joinery

Fixed items such as cabinets, benches, timber furniture etc. Typically woodwork, but can be made of a variety of materials.

Lead-in Period

The time taken for a purchased item to arrive on site, ready to be installed.

Main Contractor

Us, We will take care of the construction works, appoint subcontractors and make sure the project runs smoothly and on time.

Manifestations

Their purpose is to make glass visible, these are often vinyl which offer some decoration to the office and can help reinforce your brand.

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing. The utilities and services which bring a workplace to life.

O&M Manual

MEP Operations & Maintenance Manual. A set of plans and processes which outline how the building should be operated and maintained.

Partitions

Internal walls, glazing and other divisions which define an office’s layout.

Programme

Detailed schedule of the phasing and duration of construction works taking place during a project.

RAMS

Risk Assessment & Method Statement. Part of a construction plan which highlight the inherent risks within a project, and outlines the principles and strategy of the contractor.

Snag List

A schedule out outstanding works to be completed or tweaked, compiled between the client and contractor together.

Sub-contractors

Individual trade specialists (such as decorators, carpenters, joiners) who deliver the components of a completed job.