You either feel like the time has finally arrived for you to become self employed or you have been considering a larger work space because of your situation. You have been weighing out how to go about such a change. Once you have found a building and negotiated your lease it's time to find a reputable tenant improvement contractor who can help you through the construction process.
Austin commercial Tenant finishes can vary from merely a paint job to demolishing the entire space and starting over to better utilize the square footage. Utilization requires planning in advance and knowing all your business's operational needs. Work areas will always be defined per function. Storage areas, breakrooms, conference rooms, and reception areas should be considered so that the entire office flows well during hours of operation. Shipping can definitely be a consideration even if it doesn't play a major part in your business. Maybe your space is large enough to include the addition of private restroom facilities in addition to those located within the common area?
Work areas hold the most importance since they are tied directly to the income of the business. Private offices will be assigned as needed. Larger open spaces for setting up cubicles or multiple work stations can take up the majority of your new floor space. Storage areas for office supplies and even shipping areas will take up space as needed by the tenant according to the type of business.
Breakrooms need to be sized according to the number of people using the facility at any one time. All care should be taken for providing ADA accessible routes throughout any of the shared usage areas. ADA compliant kitchen cabinets should be used within the break area that provide sink space at the proper height above the finished floor and the proper clearances with protection below the sink area. If you were fortunate enough to have private restroom facilities installed be sure they fall within ADA compliance. Special vanity and fixture requirements for height, clearance, and reach must be observed throughout the restroom. You never know when you might hire a person with special needs.
Conference rooms can be placed either off to the side or within the very center of your space. Ceiling,floor, and wall treatments can be upgraded here because they will help define this room as being special. Installing commercial window walls or even half glass walls can highlight any conference room within your space and still provide privacy for business meetings. Window treatments like blinds or drapes can be added to increase the room's privacy when needed. Be sure to prewire for any devices used during presentations and don't forget about controlling the room lighting.
Reception areas make the first impression on the people coming into your office for the first time. Careful consideration must be given to their presentation. Are there enough seats for the amount of people who will drop by at any one time? Are there accessible writing surfaces for anyone who enters even if they are in a wheelchair? Does the room provide comfort to those who are waiting for an appointment? Remember this room could set the tone for a very important future meeting involving your business.
Be sure you get the experienced help you need and always hire a local office construction company to help you make the decisions that will need to be made in order to have a successful project.
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