Especially for you - Your Personal Guide

Getting a fresh, new office can be a great boost to your business, not to mention morale. Planning for it, though, is another matter entirely. There's a lot at stake, and if the responsibility sits on your shoulders, that can be a pretty daunting prospect. But fear not, help is at hand.

After 30 years of running these kinds of projects ourselves, we've gleaned some great nuggets of valuable information that will help. What critical questions should you be asking your contractors? What should you look for when you're developing your design? Is it really cost-effective to opt for a relocation - or could a refurbishment free up space you never knew you had?

We've developed an ingenious new tool (even if we do say so ourselves). Just go to morganlovell.com/personalguide, answer four simple questions, and you can instantly download a guide that's written especially for you. Are you responsible for the vision, or is the budget your thing? Are you looking to refurbish, or is relocation on the cards? Whatever the answer, we'll give you all the information you need, with all the irrelevant bits cut out.

If you're thinking about transforming your office, Your Personal Guide is designed to help you make the most informed decisions. It'll help you avoid the most common pitfalls, and includes lots of tips on how to get the backing and support of your staff.

GIVE IT A TRY

It's free, and it'll take you less time than it takes to make your morning cuppa.

Click PERSONAL GUIDE to get going.

5 Easy steps to your perfect office

Peter Crowder, Head of Design at Morgan Lovell, explains how to make your office transformation stress-free, and ultimately more in tune with your business's needs, culture and vision.

1. Know who's in charge of your project
   
   There's nothing more frustrating than dealing with lots of different people. You quickly lose track of who's responsible for what. That's why we make sure you have one dedicated project manager who'll give you their undivided attention - make sure you know who they are.
2. Be clear about your needs, early on
   
   It's all too easy to get carried away with great ideas, without considering what your business really needs. At Morgan Lovell, we always start with a space appraisal to analyse your business's exact requirements - including the way you work now, your culture, your goals, and the way you could be working in the future.
3. Get people from different levels involved
   
   An office transformation is a big step forward for your business. So it's important all levels of your business feel involved. We talk to people throughout your business and find that staff surveys are a great way to get everyone engaged and enthusiastic about the changes.
4. Find a company who'll take responsibility
   
   When you deal with multiple contractors, there are many things that can go wrong. That's why we give you one point of contact who'll shoulder full responsibility for your project. If there's a snag, that's our problem, never yours.
5. Visualise your idea of a successful project
   
   For you, what is the ultimate measure of a successful project? Be clear about what you want from the start, and don't settle for anything less. At Morgan Lovell we do our best to meet your expectations. And go a little bit further.

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