Are you not very clear about the categorisation of the fit-outs at your office in London? Do you still have some grey area in regards to the difference between Cat A & B office fit outs in London? Well, it’s a sticky situation and you need to get out of this dilemma, more so, if you are purchasing a new office space in London. You must have a clear notion about the difference between the two categories of office fit out. Now before we draw the difference, let us start from scratch. Let us explain what actually is meant by the term ‘fit out’.

What is Meant by the Term ‘Fit Out’? 

Fit out is the process of turning an indoor space structurally as well as functionally suitable for sustainable occupation.  In other words, it is a definite process that is meant to transform a bare concrete shell into a feasible and habitable working space. This is done through the installation of various facilities, and raising the floors, creating internal spaces like meeting rooms, pantries, toilets, leisure spaces, and the likes. 

As the owner of the space, it is thus important for you to confirm that your office fit out contractor in London delivers the required stages of transformation (termed as fit outs) of your space. Now, when we say various categories of fit outs, we actually mean various stages of transformation of the office space. 

What are CAT A Fit Outs? 

When we say CAT A Office Fit outs, we actually mean providing the very basic level of transformation of the shell or the core of the office. (We will discuss these two terms in the last leg of our write up). Generally, fundamental transformation or CAT ‘A’ office fit outs in London include construction of raised floors, internal surfaces and suspended ceilings, and all the fundamental electrical and mechanical infrastructure and services. 

Ideally, CAT ‘A’ office fit outs include installation of…

• Raised floors & suspended ceilings with the basic finish
• Fundamental mechanical & electrical services
• Fire detection services along with smoke alarms
•  Installation of the HVAC system
• All the fundamental internal finishes

What are CAT B Fit Outs? 

Category B Fit Outs of London office includes all the transformations that will make your workplace ready for the move. CAT B office fit outs in London includes adding the ultimate design to the layout of your office that will give it its final look and feel. Fit outs under this category include…

• Laying out of fully fitted and furnished kitchens and all the non-communal office amenities
• Partitioning, which may include meeting rooms, leisure places, and the other final layouts of the office space
• Laying out of functional workstations, furniture & fittings
• Reconfiguring the HVAC and the associated power points
• IT installation and related infrastructure
• Designing and brand detailing

Not let us get back to where we started and discuss, what shell or the core of an office is.

By the term, ‘shell and core’ we mean the very basic bare framework of a building without any internal fittings and value additions. However, a shell and core fit may have the communal areas duly completed, albeit only fundamentally. They may include the building reception area or the lounge, and even lifts and the communal toilets completed. 

So this perhaps clears your confusion in regards to the CAT A and B office fit outs. Now if you are looking forward to having an office in London, you must get in touch with a company that offers comprehensive office fit outs in London.  What better name can you look for when you have A&G Construction London Ltd around? For further discussion and to get a free quote, use the button below.