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The Advantages of Hiring a Corporate Contractor for Office Fit-outs

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An office fit-out can unlock many possibilities for your business. By doing so, operations can run more efficiently, employers can boost the morale of their employees, and significantly contribute to the increase of your company’s profitability.  
 
Professional commercial fit-outs can be overwhelming for many. The process involves a lot of logistics, time, effort, and research to ensure that everything will run smoothly and will not result in wasted expenses and costs.

One way to ensure your office fit-out will run and be done smoothly is by engaging with professional commercial contractors. Here are some advantages that you can expect:

Expert Project Management 

While the idea of DIY-ing an office fit-out may be exciting, the risks can outweigh the benefits most of the time. Managing individual contractors and workers can not only be tiring but also be too much to handle, especially if you are not used to being on top of similar projects. 

Hiring professional fit-out contractors is like having an organizer to find the best deals and ensure that everything is right on schedule and accounted for, even when you are away. Professional fit-out contractors will take care of all the details needed to suit your preferences and make sure that you get the office space you like and need in the end. 

Technical Expertise 

A commercial fit-out is not similar to redecorating your room or your home. A lot of technical aspects including electricity and plumbing should also be taken into consideration. Professionals with expert industry knowledge can make sure your office design is done properly, without taking from your design ideas and company branding. Professional fit-out companies demonstrate strong technical skills and offer a wider perspective in helping you from construction to interior design.

Professional Recommendations 

Taking your business’ vision and reflecting it into your workplace design and interior is only among the important considerations for a corporate fit-out. Professional fit-out contractors also prioritize your budget, time frame, and expansion plans when renovating your office space. Professionals can balance your priorities and devise the best solution for your workplace and recommend the best move to help you achieve it through space development. 

Right on Schedule 

One of the challenges of office fit-outs is time. Most of the time, companies who do it on their own end up not following their schedule and meet delays instead. Professional contractors ensure that everything is according to plan and is right on schedule. 

Value for Money

Acquiring the help of professional contractors in doing your office fit-out will give you the best value for your investment. More than excellent service, professionals have access to trusted vendors and suppliers of high-quality materials and furniture to be used and featured in your office. 

T1 Project Services is one of the leading professional contractors in the Philippines, dealing with commercial, corporate, industrial, and hospitality projects. Discover what we can do for your business today!

Get in touch with Michelle Amarnani at (+63) 917-897-7134 or send an email to michelle.amarnani@t1projectservices.com today!

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New Normal 101: Site Safety Tips to follow

Susceptibility to COVID-19 transmission increases as more business and industries resume their operations after the Philippines is placed under more lenient quarantine restrictions. In a recent survey, 90% of respondents who are immunologists, infectious-disease researchers, and virologists believe that the virus will become endemic in the long run.

For the construction industry, this only rationalizes the reality of accepting -a “new normal” by enforcing key measures that will guarantee safety and limit the transmission for smoother operations.

Here is a brief rundown on important measures to be implemented:

  • Limiting Exposure

Observance of good hygiene plays a big role in controlling viral transmission, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The placement of proper handwashing, sanitizing, and disinfecting stations around the site is required.

Tool sharing should also be limited unless necessary. For tools and equipment that need to be shared, disinfection must be done before and after use. Cleaning and sanitation of common and shared areas should be done regularly to ensure public health safety.

Crowd management must be done efficiently to limit face-to-face interactions. This can be done by communicating remotely via mobile or radio devices. To remove further exposure while commuting or travel, providing barracks to house workers on site is seen as an effective alternative. If the space does not allow this, contractors are encouraged to provide shuttle services to the workers.

  • Personnel Protection

In line with standards and protocols implemented by the IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases), wearing a mask is required in addition to the personal protective equipment that includes fall protection, hard hats, hearing protection, and other necessary gear.

Depending on operational need and hazard assessment, wearing a face shield is an effective layer of protection that workers can opt to wear. Signages must also be stationed around the site to remind of proper hygiene, handwashing, appropriate physical distancing, and other pertinent safety reminders.

  • Planning Ahead

Preparation is always key in the face of any crisis or challenge. Developing a COVID-19 Exposure plan is a proactive approach in ensuring that clients, managers, and workers are briefed and aware of their roles.

In dealing with the pandemic, having the right information can also save lives. Educating managers and workers to monitor and detect signs and symptoms of COVID-19 will stop outbreaks or a possible transmission.

It is also important to always have a Safety Officer present on the site. The number of safety officers needed at a time depends on the number of workers on the site at any given point.

Lastly, conducting regular health and safety audits on-site can help monitor possible issues and come up with solutions to resolve it. Coordination with local government units is also important as COVID-19 construction guidelines may vary depending on the location of the site.

Beyond the threats of the pandemic, the wellness and safety of workers on-site should be of utmost priority. The professional management and handling of operations will definitely help in assessing the risks and ensuring smoother conduct of projects.

For excellent project management services, contact Lana Kier at lana.kier@kmcmaggroup.com or call us at (+63) 2-7971-0238.

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T1 Regional Portfolio: Exploring Cebu as the Visayan Capital

Cebu is considered as the Queen City of the South in the Philippines. Primarily known for its bustling tourism industry, the provincial island boasts of its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and rich culture and heritage. It is also emerging as an economic center out of Metro Manila for local and international occupiers that are looking to locate their business outside of Luzon.

Over the years, Cebu’s Tourism Industry has been in an all-time high as more local and international travelers flock to the province’s white sand beaches with crystal clear waters, captivating caves and adventure spots, and its rich culture and heritage. According to the Department of Tourism, Cebu was the 2nd top foreign destination in the Philippines with over 1.4 million international travelers in 2019.

T1’s hospitality builds portfolio continues to grow in this region as we partner with the newest luxury boutique hotel in Mactan.

This high-end hotel and resort is set to be the next architectural icon in the island of Mactan that would offer local and international guests a world class experience. T1 has provided project management, design management, and quantity surveying consultancy for this resort opening soon.

Cebu Central Business District also emerges as a viable location for businesses in the Visayan Region. Cebu IT Park and Cebu Business Park provides commercial spaces that companies can use as office or for retail establishments.

Among the office establishments within the Cebu CBD, JEG Tower @ One Acacia stands out as the newest premium green building. Being LEED Pre-certified Silver, it aims to be among the best places to work in the city.

T1 Project Management has partnered with JEG Development Corporation, one of the most established developers in the Cebu region. Having carried out several horizontal developments, JDC has embarked on their first mid-rise development through this future-proof structure that integrates sustainability and sophistication.

Aside from office buildings in Cebu, T1 also handles office fit-outs. World Remit is a multinational company who looked to Cebu as the ideal location for their Philippine branch. T1’s regional operations in Cebu provided for them a hassle-free turn-key solution by way of T1’s Design and Build service.

Cebu is an emerging economic and hospitality destination in the Philippines. Supported by sustained government projects and commercial real estate developments, this metropolitan city outside Luzon is set to be more successful and highlyurbanized in the coming years.