Weeks 1 to 3 — Design and approvals
- Space programming and test-fit layout sign-off
- Detailed drawings: electrical, data, HVAC, plumbing, ceiling
- Building management approvals and contractor gate passes
- Vendor selection, BOQ freeze and purchase orders
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Office Fit-Out Timeline
A realistic 12-week fit-out programme for an Indian office — approvals, civil, MEP, furniture, IT and snagging — with the dependencies that usually cause delays.
Who this is for
Project, admin and facility managers running a fit-out
What's inside
Weeks 4 to 7 — Civil and MEP
- Demolition, partitions, flooring and glazing
- Electrical conduiting, DB installation and lighting
- HVAC ducting, VRF or split installation and testing
- Network cabling, server room and access control conduits
- Fire detection, sprinklers and extinguisher placement
Weeks 8 to 10 — Finishes and furniture
- Painting, laminates, glass film and acoustic treatment
- Workstation and cabin furniture delivery and assembly
- Meeting room AV, displays and video conferencing
- Signage, branding and reception counter installation
Weeks 11 to 12 — Commissioning
- Snag list preparation and closure with 10% payment retained
- Internet activation and failover testing with both providers
- Deep cleaning, pest control and housekeeping setup
- Safety drill, signage check and statutory display boards
- Phased move-in — IT and admin first, teams the following week
What usually delays a fit-out
- Late drawing approvals from the building management
- Furniture lead times of six to eight weeks ordered too late
- Power load enhancement applications filed at the end, not the start
- Change requests after civil work has started