Building Retrofits, Upgrades and Refurbishments

Retrofits, Upgrades and Refurbishments

Office and commercial building retrofits, upgrades, and refurbishments are cost-effective solutions to improve a building’s capital worth and/or improve a working environment without having to relocate a business or completely fit-out an office. With a good retrofit, or refurbishment, existing facilities can also be converted for additional uses such as a warehouse to manufacturing plants or offices, including full fit-outs and amenities for the new purpose.

Determining what to do with your current building can be difficult, and no two circumstances are the same. Often times, a business may be tempted to move when a good refurbishment or office extension is all that they need. Contact us to talk about what your business requires and we’ll be happy to provide clear and practical advice on how to proceed.

Retrofits

• Full turnkey commercial building retrofit services – this includes all trades and services required for the project;
• Building conversions to suit almost any design and business requirement: for example warehouse-to-office or production facility retrofits, office-to-laboratory conversions.

Upgrades

• Upgrade existing facilities for disabled access and disability-compliant amenities;
• Office HVAC and AC upgrades and filtration;
• Energy efficiency upgrades;
• Interior upgrades including:
  – Staff kitchenettes and meal areas;
  – Staff break-out areas and common spaces;
  – Solid plaster wall replacement with glazed partitions and glazed doors to improve natural light;
  – Fixture upgrades, new furniture and workstations;
  – Modern office carpet designs;
  – Wall graphics and ‘green’ (plant) walls;
  – Repainting of office walls with modern, motivating colours for enhanced productivity;
  – The latest security systems and CCTV;
• Exterior upgrades include:
  – Façade replacements and upgrades, for example, Alucobond cladding refacing;
  – Upgraded, modern signage;
  – External efficient building lighting;
  – Alfresco staff lunch areas and BBQ facilities;
  – Landscaping;
  – New fencing and access gates;
  – Car park line marking.

Refurbishments

• All office and building refurbishment works – this includes all trades and services required for the project;
• Foyer refurbishments including new doors, glazed walls, modern receptions and visitor areas;
• Building façade repairs and refurbishments or total replacement;
• Bathroom and staff kitchen refurbishments;
• Improved floors and floor coverings, including polished concrete, high gloss epoxy floors, new modern tiles and carpets;
• Remedial works to façades, roofing, windows, ceilings, power and data, flooring and concrete;
• Replacement options for tired workstations and furniture.

Key Benefits of Building Improvements:

• A cost-effective solution compared to office and business relocation costs;
• Minimal interruption to your current business compared to relocating;
• Improved capital value and rental appeal;
• Staff retention and motivation.