Fit out of buildings - Revision history

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	If the tenant has very complex fit out requirements, this may impact on the category A fit out. In this case, they may make a contribution to the costs of the category A fit out to ensure that it meets their needs, and offset this against their own costs. This saves wasted time and money modifying the category A fit out.		If the tenant has very complex fit out requirements, this may impact on the category A fit out. In this case, they may make a contribution to the costs of the category A fit out to ensure that it meets their needs, and offset this against their own costs. This saves wasted time and money modifying the category A fit out.
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		+	For more information see: Category A works.

	= Category B fit-out =		= Category B fit-out =
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	The developer may make ask the tenant to carry out some of their more sensitive category A works on their behalf during the category B fit out, when they may be less subject to damage. The developer will pay the tenant a sum equivalent to the cost of the works had they carried them out themselves.		The developer may make ask the tenant to carry out some of their more sensitive category A works on their behalf during the category B fit out, when they may be less subject to damage. The developer will pay the tenant a sum equivalent to the cost of the works had they carried them out themselves.
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		+	For more information see: Category B works.

	= Turnkey developments =		= Turnkey developments =
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	The tenant’s fit out may involve rectifying problems in the developer's works. In order to meet the fit-out timetable these may be funded by the tenant who may then make a claim to recover their costs.		The tenant’s fit out may involve rectifying problems in the developer's works. In order to meet the fit-out timetable these may be funded by the tenant who may then make a claim to recover their costs.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Advantages of shell and core.		* Advantages of shell and core.
	* Base construction.		* Base construction.
	* Capital allowances.		* Capital allowances.
		+	* Category A works.
		+	* Category B works.
	* Client commissioning.		* Client commissioning.
	* Defects liability period.		* Defects liability period.

Designing Buildings at 05:58, 27 August 2020

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	* Soft landings.		* Soft landings.

−	[[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]]

Editor at 12:55, 20 February 2018

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	* Final finishes and branding.		* Final finishes and branding.
	* Installation of offices.		* Installation of offices.
−	* Installation of specialist facilities in meeting rooms, board rooms conference rooms and so on.	+	* Installation of specialist facilities in meeting rooms, board rooms conference rooms, and so on.
	* Fitting out reception areas.		* Fitting out reception areas.
	* Installation of specialist lighting.		* Installation of specialist lighting.
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	* What comprises the shell and core built by the developer, including space provision in common areas for tenant equipment such as standby generators, extra chillers, or uninterrupted power supply plant.		* What comprises the shell and core built by the developer, including space provision in common areas for tenant equipment such as standby generators, extra chillers, or uninterrupted power supply plant.
	* What constitutes category A fit out installed by the tenant but funded by the developer/landlord.		* What constitutes category A fit out installed by the tenant but funded by the developer/landlord.
−	* What tenant equipment is to be installed in common areas.	+	* What tenant equipment is to be installed in [[Common_area\|common areas]].

	Category A capital allowances might also be a factor in agreement to lease negotiations.		Category A capital allowances might also be a factor in agreement to lease negotiations.

Editor at 11:57, 20 February 2018

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	{\|		{\|
−	\|...that Work needed to complete the internal layout and servicing of the building shell to meet the specific needs of an incoming occupier. The building shell is the structural and non-structural envelope of a building provided as a primary stage (usually for a speculative developer) for a subsequent project to fit out with internal accommodation works.	+	\| ...that Work needed to complete the internal layout and servicing of the building shell to meet the specific needs of an incoming occupier. The building shell is the structural and non-structural envelope of a building provided as a primary stage (usually for a speculative developer) for a subsequent project to fit out with internal accommodation works.
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	= Category B fit-out =		= Category B fit-out =

−	Category B (Cat B) completes the fit out of the internal space to the ~~tenants~~ requirements. This may include:	+	Category B (Cat B) completes the fit out of the internal space to the tenant's requirements. This may include:

	* Final finishes and branding.		* Final finishes and branding.

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	= Category A fit-out =		= Category A fit-out =

−	Category A generally describes the level of fit out that the tenant's own space is completed to by the developer. There is no standard definition, but a category A fit out may include.	+	Category A (Cat A) generally describes the level of fit out that the tenant's own space is completed to by the developer. There is no standard definition, but a category A fit out may include.

	* Raised floors and suspended ceilings.		* Raised floors and suspended ceilings.
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	= Category B fit-out =		= Category B fit-out =

−	Category B completes the fit out of the internal space to the tenants requirements. This may include:	+	Category B (Cat B) completes the fit out of the internal space to the tenants requirements. This may include:

	* Final finishes and branding.		* Final finishes and branding.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer / landlord.	+	‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer/landlord.

	Approved document L of the building regulations defines fit out as:		Approved document L of the building regulations defines fit out as:

	{\|		{\|
−	~~\|width="100%"~~\|...that Work needed to complete the internal layout and servicing of the building shell to meet the specific needs of an incoming occupier. The building shell is the structural and non-structural envelope of a building provided as a primary stage (usually for a speculative developer) for a subsequent project to fit out with internal accommodation works.	+	\|...that Work needed to complete the internal layout and servicing of the building shell to meet the specific needs of an incoming occupier. The building shell is the structural and non-structural envelope of a building provided as a primary stage (usually for a speculative developer) for a subsequent project to fit out with internal accommodation works.
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	= Shell and core =		= Shell and core =

−	Shell and core works will generally comprise the structure, cladding, base plant, completed common areas and external works. It will include fitted-out main reception, lobbies, staircases, toilets, lift shafts, basements, loading bays, car parking and so on.	+	Shell and core works will generally comprise the structure, cladding, base plant, completed common areas and external works. It will include fitted-out main reception, lobbies, staircases, toilets, lift shafts, basements, loading bays, car parking, and so on.

	= Category A fit-out =		= Category A fit-out =
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Advantages of shell and core.
	* Base construction.		* Base construction.
	* Capital allowances.		* Capital allowances.

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	‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer / landlord.		‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer / landlord.
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		+	Approved document L of the building regulations defines fit out as:
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		+	{\|
		+	\|width="100%"\|...that Work needed to complete the internal layout and servicing of the building shell to meet the specific needs of an incoming occupier. The building shell is the structural and non-structural envelope of a building provided as a primary stage (usually for a speculative developer) for a subsequent project to fit out with internal accommodation works.
		+	\|}

	Depending on the degree of completion of the building, and the interior specification required by the occupant, fit outs can take a range of different forms:		Depending on the degree of completion of the building, and the interior specification required by the occupant, fit outs can take a range of different forms:

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		+	= Introduction =
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	‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer / landlord.		‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer / landlord.

	Depending on the degree of completion of the building, and the interior specification required by the occupant, fit outs can take a range of different forms:		Depending on the degree of completion of the building, and the interior specification required by the occupant, fit outs can take a range of different forms:

−	== Shell and core ==	+	= Shell and core =

	Shell and core works will generally comprise the structure, cladding, base plant, completed common areas and external works. It will include fitted-out main reception, lobbies, staircases, toilets, lift shafts, basements, loading bays, car parking and so on.		Shell and core works will generally comprise the structure, cladding, base plant, completed common areas and external works. It will include fitted-out main reception, lobbies, staircases, toilets, lift shafts, basements, loading bays, car parking and so on.

−	== Category A fit-out ==	+	= Category A fit-out =

	Category A generally describes the level of fit out that the tenant's own space is completed to by the developer. There is no standard definition, but a category A fit out may include.		Category A generally describes the level of fit out that the tenant's own space is completed to by the developer. There is no standard definition, but a category A fit out may include.
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	If the tenant has very complex fit out requirements, this may impact on the category A fit out. In this case, they may make a contribution to the costs of the category A fit out to ensure that it meets their needs, and offset this against their own costs. This saves wasted time and money modifying the category A fit out.		If the tenant has very complex fit out requirements, this may impact on the category A fit out. In this case, they may make a contribution to the costs of the category A fit out to ensure that it meets their needs, and offset this against their own costs. This saves wasted time and money modifying the category A fit out.

−	== Category B fit-out ==	+	= Category B fit-out =

	Category B completes the fit out of the internal space to the tenants requirements. This may include:		Category B completes the fit out of the internal space to the tenants requirements. This may include:
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	The developer may make ask the tenant to carry out some of their more sensitive category A works on their behalf during the category B fit out, when they may be less subject to damage. The developer will pay the tenant a sum equivalent to the cost of the works had they carried them out themselves.		The developer may make ask the tenant to carry out some of their more sensitive category A works on their behalf during the category B fit out, when they may be less subject to damage. The developer will pay the tenant a sum equivalent to the cost of the works had they carried them out themselves.

−	== Turnkey developments ==	+	= Turnkey developments =

	A turnkey development provides the tenant with spaces that are fitted out by the developer so that they are ready for use.		A turnkey development provides the tenant with spaces that are fitted out by the developer so that they are ready for use.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Base construction.
	* Capital allowances.		* Capital allowances.
	* Client commissioning.		* Client commissioning.

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	‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer / landlord.		‘Fit out’ is a term used to describe the process of making interior spaces suitable for occupation. It is often used in relation to office developments, where the base construction is completed by the developer, and the final fit out by the occupant. The occupant will generally be leasing space as a tenant from the developer / landlord.

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	Category A generally describes the level of fit out that the tenant's own space is completed to by the developer. There is no standard definition, but a category A fit out may include.		Category A generally describes the level of fit out that the tenant's own space is completed to by the developer. There is no standard definition, but a category A fit out may include.
−	*Raised floors and suspended ceilings.	+
−	*Distribution of mechanical and electrical services.	+	* Raised floors and suspended ceilings.
−	*Internal surface finishes.	+	* Distribution of mechanical and electrical services.
−	*Blinds.	+	* Internal surface finishes.
		+	* Blinds.

	If the tenant has very complex fit out requirements, this may impact on the category A fit out. In this case, they may make a contribution to the costs of the category A fit out to ensure that it meets their needs, and offset this against their own costs. This saves wasted time and money modifying the category A fit out.		If the tenant has very complex fit out requirements, this may impact on the category A fit out. In this case, they may make a contribution to the costs of the category A fit out to ensure that it meets their needs, and offset this against their own costs. This saves wasted time and money modifying the category A fit out.
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	Category B completes the fit out of the internal space to the tenants requirements. This may include:		Category B completes the fit out of the internal space to the tenants requirements. This may include:
−	*Final finishes and branding.	+
−	*Installation of offices.	+	* Final finishes and branding.
−	*Installation of specialist facilities in meeting rooms, board rooms conference rooms and so on.	+	* Installation of offices.
−	*Fitting out reception areas.	+	* Installation of specialist facilities in meeting rooms, board rooms conference rooms and so on.
−	*Installation of specialist lighting.	+	* Fitting out reception areas.
−	*Installation of ICT equipment.	+	* Installation of specialist lighting.
−	*Installation of audio visual equipment.	+	* Installation of ICT equipment.
−	*Fit out of kitchen areas.	+	* Installation of audio visual equipment.
−	*Installation of furniture.	+	* Fit out of kitchen areas.
		+	* Installation of furniture.

	The developer may make ask the tenant to carry out some of their more sensitive category A works on their behalf during the category B fit out, when they may be less subject to damage. The developer will pay the tenant a sum equivalent to the cost of the works had they carried them out themselves.		The developer may make ask the tenant to carry out some of their more sensitive category A works on their behalf during the category B fit out, when they may be less subject to damage. The developer will pay the tenant a sum equivalent to the cost of the works had they carried them out themselves.

−	== ~~'''~~Turnkey developments~~'''~~ ==	+	== Turnkey developments ==

	A turnkey development provides the tenant with spaces that are fitted out by the developer so that they are ready for use.		A turnkey development provides the tenant with spaces that are fitted out by the developer so that they are ready for use.
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	An agreement to lease between landlord and tenant should clearly define:		An agreement to lease between landlord and tenant should clearly define:
−	*What comprises the shell and core built by the developer, including space provision in common areas for tenant equipment such as standby generators, extra chillers, or uninterrupted power supply plant.	+
−	*What constitutes category A fit out installed by the tenant but funded by the developer/landlord.	+	* What comprises the shell and core built by the developer, including space provision in common areas for tenant equipment such as standby generators, extra chillers, or uninterrupted power supply plant.
−	*What tenant equipment is to be installed in common areas.	+	* What constitutes category A fit out installed by the tenant but funded by the developer/landlord.
		+	* What tenant equipment is to be installed in common areas.

	Category A capital allowances might also be a factor in agreement to lease negotiations.		Category A capital allowances might also be a factor in agreement to lease negotiations.
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
−	*Capital allowances.
−	*Client commissioning.
−	*Defects liability period.
−	*First fix.
−	*Handover to client.
−	*Migration strategy.
−	*Practical completion.
−	*Rent free period.
−	*Shell and core.
−	*Soft landings.

−	[[Category:Client_procedures]]	+	* Capital allowances.
−	[[Category:Construction_management]]	+	* Client commissioning.
		+	* Defects liability period.
		+	* First fix.
		+	* Handover to client.
		+	* Migration strategy.
		+	* Practical completion.
		+	* Rent free period.
		+	* Shell and core.
		+	* Soft landings.
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		+	[[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Construction_management]]