Unlocking Savings with Occupancy Planning and Technology

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 £𝟮𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! No that’s not an exaggeration, if anything it’s conservative. Recently I was working with a reasonably large company looking to save cost on their current building. They had looked at both flexible office space and traditional leased space. At first, the leased space seemed cheaper. 6 months rent free with 6 months deferred rent certainly looked good on the cash flow. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧. ⁉️Business rates increasing by as much as 30% - a cost not factored in. ⁉️Increasing utility bills with no cap for businesses. ⁉️Potential upfront cost of any fit out or furniture. Zero flexibility if things changed - tied in for 3 years. ❌ In the end it was just too much of a risk. They signed for a smaller space. £50,000 more expensive year 1 - £250,000 cheaper over 3 years. And the ability to expand when needed. ✅ more flexibility ✅ saved money ✅ less risk Information and experience isn’t cheap, but lack of information can be very expensive! #expert #advice #London #office #LoveMondaysAgain

I've helped hundreds of businesses find office and industrial space in Minneapolis. The ones who struggle usually made the same few mistakes early on. The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long to start the search. For industrial users, the mistakes are often about space planning. Some miscalculate how much square footage they actually need. Others forget to account for growth and end up moving again sooner than planned. Ceiling height gets overlooked a lot. Higher ceilings let you rack products vertically and use less floor space. Loading access matters more than most tenants expect. You need enough docks and drive-ins for your current trucks and future growth. For office users, the mistakes are different. Many underestimate build-out costs until the quotes come in. Finding a space with existing improvements can save a lot of money. Accessibility for clients and staff can make or break a location. A great location means nothing if clients and staff can't get there during peak traffic. And the space itself needs to feel welcoming. Employees come in more when the office is a place they actually want to be. Most of these mistakes come from rushing the process or skipping steps early on. Start earlier, plan for growth, and know what to look for before you tour the first building.

There are currently 141 office buildings across Dublin 2 & 4 that may represent prime retrofit opportunities. For years, the market conversation focused on office oversupply. But increasingly, the issue may not be quantity of space — it may be quality of space. Bannon's analysis of Dublin’s office market highlighted a growing divide between: ESG-ready, future-fit buildings and Older assets at risk of becoming commercially stranded. Occupier expectations have changed significantly. Today’s tenants are increasingly seeking: • higher BER performance • ESG alignment • better amenity provision • modern working environments • stronger employee experience • buildings capable of supporting corporate sustainability targets At the same time, relatively limited new office supply is expected over the coming years. This creates a significant repositioning opportunity for existing well-located assets. At Buildcost we are working with clients at the early stages of these decisions — helping assess the commercial viability of retrofit strategies, likely upgrade pathways, project costs, programme timelines and long-term asset positioning. The opportunity may not lie in replacing Dublin’s office stock. It may lie in reimagining it. #CommercialProperty #Retrofit #DublinOfficeMarket #ESG #Construction #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstate #Buildcost #Sustainability #OfficeMarket

🏆 The businesses winning at return-to-office share one thing: they invested in the space. The mandate era of return-to-office is largely over. 📋 What replaces it is competition – offices competing with home working on merit. 🏡➡️🏢 The organisations doing this well are not necessarily spending more on rent. They are spending differently within the space. Better acoustics. Better lighting. Better hospitality. And consistently – more greenery. 🌿 Biophilic design features in every current WELL-aligned workplace strategy. And it is one of the easiest wins available: high visual impact, low relative cost, and an ongoing positive effect on the people in the space. 💚 We work with commercial offices across Norfolk and East Anglia. Our rental model means no upfront capital expenditure – just a weekly per-unit cost that includes design, installation, and ongoing professional maintenance. ✅ If you are reviewing your workplace strategy for 2026 and this is not on the list, it probably should be. 💼 #ReturnToOffice #WorkplaceStrategy #BiophilicDesign #WELL #CommercialProperty #PlantscapeInterior

OFFICE SPACE SHORTAGE: Growing businesses may be 'forced to stand still' without more Grade A development.. #Construction #OfficeSpace #CommercialSpace #Business https://lnkd.in/eWNaWivN

In Washington, DC, the right office is not just about square footage. It is about positioning. Your office location influences: - how clients perceive your firm - the type of meetings you attract - employee experience - executive presence - and long-term brand identity Over the last several days, I have analyzed dozens of iconic office buildings throughout the Capitol, Pennsylvania Avenue, Federal Triangle, and Downtown DC corridors for executive-level clients seeking highly strategic office environments. Many firms today are no longer looking for traditional office-heavy layouts. Instead, they are prioritizing: - hospitality-oriented design - refined arrival experience - collaborative workspace - conference functionality - premium amenities - prestigious institutional buildings - and walkable access to key government and business hubs For law firms, advisory groups, government contractors, family offices, trade organizations, and executive leadership teams, selecting the right building can become a competitive advantage. The right office can quietly communicate credibility before a meeting even begins. Washington, DC continues to offer some of the most iconic and strategically positioned office opportunities in the country. If your firm is considering relocating, downsizing, upgrading, or repositioning its office footprint in Washington, DC, I would be happy to discuss the market. #CommercialRealEstate #WashingtonDC #OfficeSpace #TenantRepresentation #LawFirms #GovernmentContractors #CRE #WashingtonDCRealEstate #PennsylvaniaAvenue #OfficeLeasing #DMVRealEstate

OFFICE SPACE SHORTAGE: Growing businesses may be 'forced to stand still' without more Grade A development.. #Construction #OfficeSpace #CommercialSpace #Business https://lnkd.in/eZxSFz_J

There is office space available in the market. The harder question is whether it is the right space. Our latest Central London Office Market Snapshot shows availability at 22.7m sq ft, down 7% year-on-year, but the headline number only tells part of the story. Grade A supply has increased, yet choice remains uneven. Secondhand space continues to contract. Larger, well-specified floors in the strongest locations are still highly contested. For occupiers, the availability conversation is becoming less about “how much space is out there?” and more about “how much of it actually works for us?” Read the availability section in our Q1 2026 Snapshot: https://lnkd.in/dAUmUiKE Analysis by Mark James and Shaun Dawson #LondonOfficesAvailability #OfficeMarket #CommercialRealEstate #WorkplaceStrategy #OccupierStrategy

Most occupiers I speak to are not worried about finding space. They're worried about finding the right space at the right time, in the right location, on terms that actually work for their business. Our Q1 2026 Snapshot puts the numbers behind that feeling. 22.7m sq ft of availability sounds like plenty. It isn't when you look past the headline. Grade A supply is up, but the best floors in the best buildings are being absorbed fast. Secondhand stock keeps contracting. And if you're a growing business with specific requirements, your real choice set is much narrower than the market figure suggests. The availability conversation has shifted. It's no longer "is there space?" - it's "is there space that actually works for us?" Worth a read if you're thinking about your office strategy this year

North America Office Fit-Out Costs Face Structural Reset Average office fit-out costs across the U.S. and Canada have reached $295 per square foot for medium-quality space, according to JLL’s U.S. and Canada Office Fit-Out Costs Guide 2026. JLL noted that labor pressures, technical complexity, and demand for high-quality workplace environments continue driving elevated costs across North American office markets. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAJAEBgb #Office #CommercialRealEstate #Workplace #Construction #CRE