Office Checklist · 6 min read · Published
A good office decision starts with a clear brief. Without one, teams often compare spaces by rent or photographs and miss the operational details that determine whether the workspace will actually work.
Start with team size. Count current seats, near-term hiring, meeting room needs, visitor seating, storage, and leadership cabins. A team of 20 may need more than 20 desks if the space must support interviews, client calls, and department separation.
Define the location logic. Choose based on commute, hiring pool, client access, parking, transport, and brand fit. A visible premium location may matter for client-heavy businesses, while operations teams may prioritize access and cost control.
Check infrastructure carefully. Internet reliability, power backup, air conditioning, washrooms, lifts, security, housekeeping, and maintenance response time should all be part of the decision.
Understand commercial terms. Ask what is included, what is billed separately, how deposits work, what lock-in applies, and what happens if the team needs to expand or reduce seats.
Finally, book a site visit with decision makers. Photos cannot show noise, building traffic, staff quality, commute reality, or the feel of the workspace during active hours.