The number on the construction contract is rarely the number that matters. For CFOs and finance leaders approving a fitout, the difference between a construction rate and a total project cost is where most budgets run into trouble. A framework for building a budget that holds from first estimate to final account.

Thirty years of delivering office fitouts has made one thing clear, the projects that go wrong tend to go wrong in the same places. Early Contractor Involvement is how you close the gaps before they open. Here's what that looks like in practice.

Your office is either working for your business or against it there's no neutral ground. We explore what a high-performing workplace looks like, and why evidence led briefing is the difference between a fitout that performs and one that simply looks the part.

A commercial office fitout is more than walls, desks and finishes. It is the physical translation of your business strategy, how your people work, collaborate, grow and perform, and in addition how best to greet and accommodate your clients and visitors.

At Graham Nicholas, our 20-year partnership with HWLE Lawyers has always been built on shared values and a deep understanding of how they work. That alignment was further realised in the delivery of almost 16,000m² across Sydney and Brisbane, two distinct projects united by one clear vision.

How long does an office fitout really take? From workplace strategy to construction and approvals, most mid to large projects require 5 to 8 months. Project Director Mark Shepheard explains what impacts timelines and how to avoid costly delays.