No company wants to move into new office space that doesn’t fulfill all their requirements. Landlords must create spaces where employees can be both comfortable and productive. Too much noise, not enough meeting rooms, or a thoughtless layout could make it harder to find tenants. If your space may not be perfect for potential businesses, tenant improvement construction can help improve outdated or poorly designed spaces. In this article, we’ll cover common office tenant improvements, compare traditional and modular construction, and outline important steps for planning a successful office renovation.
Common Office Tenant Improvements
Most office spaces need adjustments from time to time. Whether it’s adding private offices, upgrading meeting rooms, or creating better break areas, tenant improvements help make spaces more comfortable.
Walls & Partitions
Many office spaces need to change their layouts to create private, collaborative, or other types of spaces. Luckily, with modular walls and partitions, this is a straightforward process. Walls and partitions can be made of all kinds of materials, depending on your needs, including glass, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and more.
Breakrooms
Everyone knows employee comfort is an important part of productivity, so break rooms are an important part of any office space.
Many businesses upgrade their break areas by adding coffee stations or lounge/resting spaces with appropriate seating. Modular break rooms are a fast and efficient way to create such spaces for employees to unwind and relax, without long timelines of traditional construction. These rooms can be customized with cabinetry, countertops, and soundproof walls, which can make them both comfortable and inviting.
Conference Rooms
Meeting spaces are important for team collaboration and productivity, and modular construction makes it easy to create private spaces with soundproof walls, custom branding, and more. Unlike traditional drywall or ‘stick-built’ buildings, modular conference rooms can be relocated or resized if your needs change, which gives your business a lot of flexibility.
Private Offices
Not all employees do well in open offices. Modular private offices create enclosed areas for managers, executives, or employees who need a more focused environment. These areas can significantly reduce noise, as well as create a professional atmosphere, without the need for permanent construction.
Traditional vs. Modular Construction
Businesses have two main choices for tenant improvement construction: traditional or modular construction.
Traditional construction often means longer timelines, higher costs, and interruptions to day-to-day operations. In contrast, modular construction is faster, cleaner, and more flexible, with prefabricated parts or “modules” that can be installed within weeks instead of months (or even years).
For companies that are looking for a solution fast, or to keep costs low, all while remaining flexible, modular structures are by far the better choice.
Planning an Office Tenant Improvement Project
Every successful office renovation starts with a clear plan. Before making any big changes, businesses should assess their space, set a budget, and choose the right construction method.
- Assess Your Business Needs: Consider what kind of space you need, or how you would like your employees to use it. Do you need more private offices, larger meeting rooms, or break areas?
- Set a Budget and Timeline: Tenant improvements, of course, can vary in costs, and this will depend on materials, labor, and other factors. Establishing a budget early on prevents overspending, and working with a modular provider can help cut costs and shorten timelines.
- Choose the Right Construction Method: Traditional construction may work well for permanent, large-scale renovations, but it can be costly and time-consuming. Modular projects are better for businesses that need faster and more flexible choices.
- Work with the Right Provider: Whether using traditional or modular construction, partnering with the right contractor will ensure that everything stays on track.
Modular providers like Allied Modular can create pre-engineered and high-quality renovations that speed up the installation process. If you’re looking to upgrade your corporate location, reach out to us today and get a quote on new build outs:
