Thinking outside the square and challenging current customs will meet new expectations.
As occupiers increase their knowledge of and interest in the quality of commercial offices, developers and investors are increasing their attention to what makes good design. So today, to better service our role in design teams, we are building our knowledge of the costs and the benefits of the many attributes that can deliver better performing commercial offices. Offices that serve not only their occupants, but also the community, through minimised environmental impact.
Our contributions to clients in this sector include sound understanding of commercial viability through delivery of feasibility studies built on realistic capital costs, inclusion of realistic development costs and timeframes which combine sensibly with revenue projections and yield expectations that reflect the current market.
Our work in understanding 'green' costs and benefits is now well established. We have built up a body of knowledge gained from our current and recent projects. In addition we use focused research, involving new builds and conversion or refurbishments, to quantify cost and benefit in achieving various levels of GreenStar ratings.
Our project experience is also delivered into our technical due diligence assignments, where realistic and forward looking assessments are made of existing stock prior to sale or purchase. These assessments include condition, regulation and life cycle assessments, together with a gap and risk analysis.