2025 - Office Space Set-up Guide in Philippines

Locating and establishing your office space can be challenging, and mistakes in this process might impact your company's overall goals.Initially, you should create a plan by outlining a timeline with specific milestones to reach. If your company lacks a dedicated corporate real estate lead or facilities manager, this project will naturally pose more difficulties to those who are not familiar with it.

The worst mistake is trying to do everything on your own. It is time-consuming, and inefficient, and you may even lose sight along the way with the overwhelm of information you are about to come across.

Here is the trinity you need to build your team.

1. Hire a broker

2. Hire a designer

3. Hire a general contractor

These 3 experts are who you need to help you with your project.

A broker identifies the ideal space that suits your requirements, negotiates on your behalf (not the landlord's), and offers valuable insights and recommendations. An effective office broker is knowledgeable about the market and can provide data in an easily understandable format. The great advantage of brokers in the Philippines is that you typically don't have to pay them a fee, unless specified in your agreement. It is common practice for the landlord to cover the success fee or commission for each transaction facilitated.

An experienced designer or, preferably, an architect with a strong background in office fit-outs can create a compliant design that meets your business requirements while adhering to building guidelines, local and national building codes, and the latest global design standards like LEED/WELL. However, the ideal approach is to hire a team of architects to ensure that design plans and revisions are delivered on time. Office fit-outs involve various building trades, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and IT infrastructure, making a team of architects more effective than a single individual.

A general contractor is responsible for bringing your design to life. Choosing one with substantial experience in office fit-outs will be more beneficial than simply selecting the lowest bidder. Additionally, the general contractor should be capable of securing the best subcontractors who are specialists in their respective fields, such as architecture, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire safety, IT cabling and infrastructure, as well as a liaison company to manage your building and occupancy permits.

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Conclusion

Building your office space takes a team. It is important to find the best members and ensure to build a plan that all of you will work together on.

----- About Office Pro Philippines:

We provide end-to-end services in setting up your office space. From helping you locate the best suitable office property to designing and building it. Our teams of experts will be your own real estate arm, aligning with your needs and goals, in ensuring that we create and deliver the impactful workplace that will drive inspiration and motivation to your people.

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