1) Safety: Before you start going crazy with the layout of your office redesign or shop fitout, consider the safety issues in the space and for the rest of the building.
2) Size: Measure out the space that you have to work with and think about the person who will be using it, and what kind of activities they'll be using it for.
3) Noise: Consider whether the people working in each area will be able to do so without unwanted noise and other distractions. This can be negotiated with office partitions for example.
4) Light: Think about how you're going to control the light in the office or shop. Will there be any natural light or is it all electric?
5) Position: Plan where you place and position workstations so that all staff can get on with their jobs whilst feeling safe and comfortable.

See Planning your office or shop fitout Part 2 for further advice on the redesign and fitout process.

For more information about office partitions, shop fitouts, office design, workstations and office furniture contact Cooper Group Australia now on (03) 9592 4655.