Office Fitout Process

Enabled through Sheldon’s Internal Divisions

  1. Discovery & Proposal

  • Preliminary project briefing

  • Stakeholder liaison

  • Early site investigation

  • CDC

  • Present space plan, concepts, cost plan and program

  • DA/Heritage determination

2. Workplace Strategy & Briefing

  • Business drivers & corporate culture definition;

  • Utilisation study

  • Activity analysis

  • Strategy workshops & employee survey

  • Change management plan

  • Full assessment report

3. Plan & Concept Design

  • Develop floor plan

  • Concept finishes and furniture intent

  • 3D visualisations

  • Base Building due diligence

  • Preliminary certifier assessment

  • Client sign-off on plan and concepts

4. Design Development & Documentation

  • Architectural plans

  • Joinery and detailing documentation

  • FF&E schedules

  • Review of workplace strategy applications

  • Services design and documentation

5. Approvals

  • Obtain building owner consent

  • Liaise with certifying authorities

  • Obtain statutory approvals (DA & CC / CDC approval)

  • Present final costs to client

  • Value Engineer if required

  • Present final costs to client

  • Sign-off on lump sum contract

6. Construction & Certification

  • Establish construction site and WHS

  • Provide workshop drawings approvals

  • Weekly site PCG meetings

  • Manage all building and services trades

  • Obtain occupation certification

  • Handover completed office fitout

Who we work with

“At every critical point, the professionalism and experience that Sheldon brought was entirely evident and gave us great reassurance. Always available, responsive, proactive and thoughtfully synchronised with what we were looking to achieve with colour, light, space, form, and functionality.”

— Jonathan Street, Thinktank

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • We provide complete turn-key office fitouts from start to finish. Sheldon’s internal teams offer services including workplace strategy, commercial interior design, electrical works, office fitout construction, project management, Australian furniture manufacturing, partitioning and installation.

  • Start your office transformation journey by contacting Sheldon through our website or giving us a call. We'd love to schedule an initial consultation to discuss your needs, project scope, and workplace strategy going forward.

  • The timeline of an office fitout project varies depending on the project's size and complexity. On average, allow several weeks for the design and construction of your office fitout. Sheldon’s internal divisions allow projects to be completed within a streamlined, fast-paced program.

  • Sheldon stands out for its ability to provide a complete turn-key fitout through its internal design, project management, furniture manufacturing, partitioning, and electrical divisions, developed over 30+ years of operation. Sheldon’s internal divisions provide risk assurance and a collaborative process, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and to the highest quality.

  • Request a quote by filling out our online form HERE, or contact our team directly. Our project team will be in touch to discuss your requirements and provide cost estimates from there!

  • The factors to consider include:

    Employee needs (eg. hybrid working, collaboration, disability, neurodiversity)

    Aesthetics and branding

    Technology requirements

    Company culture

    Space planning (what areas are essential and desired in your new office)

    Budget and timeline

    Building codes and regulations

  • Constructing an office involves many components and trades. Sheldon combats supply chain and coordination issues by utilising in-house trades and manufacturing, to ensure your fitout is delivered on time and within budget.

  • 2024 office trends include a focus on flexible workstations and meeting rooms to accommodate hybrid working, an increased reliance on technology and AV, and office sustainability and future proofing.

    There is a focus on workplace happiness and wellbeing, through sit-to-stand workstations, sensory variation, residential design, and socialisation spaces.

  • The square metre rate of your office design and construction will depend on several factors, including workplace density, space types, furniture choices, and technology requirements. Sheldon’s in-house divisions ensure that our quotes/contracts are fixed and within your budget.