The design of a space impacts how people interact, collaborate, meet and do business. It also impacts perceptions of your company formed by visitors and customers. As a result, the quality of an office space can influence everything from productivity to work flow, morale, expense levels, shrink, safety, customer experiences, and accessibility, to name a few.
If you are considering building a new office or remodeling an existing office in NYC or on Long Island, we are sharing some helpful commercial office space construction tips below to help you with the process:
A Welcoming Decor
Ideally, every office space should have someone to greet visitors at its entrance — this receptionist area should make a positive first impression on office visitors. Your decor should create a professional environment that complements your work and makes it easier for your team to focus on their tasks. Make a deliberate decision about your office finishes; don’t just accept whatever was there when you moved in. This may involve office remodeling. In the long run, it’s well worth the investment.
Employees and Their Workspaces
Size – is the office space big enough to accommodate the employees and
clients you have now? Consider whether it is big enough for you to grow your business over time and whether it will be affordable? Another important thing to know is the amount of private offices that you will need to build and the appropriate size for each.
Many modern day offices often have glass partitions or open cubicles instead of private rooms. Once you have figured out exactly what you need, an office space contractor can help you transform your office space into an attractive, functional work area.
Safety and Handicap Accessibility
Generally, any place of business with a certain amount of employees must have an ADA compliant bathroom and handicap access to the office itself — a ramp, elevator or lift. If you have a great deal of employees, you may need fire sprinklers or a central fire alarm. These concerns are determined by your city or municipality.
Ben’s General Contracting can offer you the advice you need to design your new commercial office space as well as the knowledge of occupancy restrictions, ADA Compliance, and fire safety for an office building. We also can scope out a prospective space for you to help you through the selection process.
Consider Ergonomics
Once your office space renovation is successfully completed, make sure your office is ergonomically friendly. A non-ergonomic office environment can actually have a negative effect on productivity. It can contribute to a variety of health complications, such as: poor blood circulation in the legs, joint pain, herniated disks, muscle spasms, and etc.
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries did a case study that revealed ergonomics has a great impact on a business. They reviewed 250 ergonomics case studies and found that it can affect productivity, product quality and even cost savings.
People who work in ergonomically friendly environments are less likely to become fatigued and more likely to give it their best shot – so-to-speak. Investing in ergonomic furniture not only helps with productivity, it promotes office safety.
Do you need a professional commercial renovation contractor for an office space? Call 516.623.2945 or contact us for an estimate. We proudly serve all of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Long Island. Our team is especially convenient to Rockville Center and Plainview offices.
