New Office Cost Calculator
Save time on estimating the budget for your
new office
Using Joan Workplace experience with a 70-employee office move, our calculator helps you estimate budgets for architectural services, construction, furniture, moving services, technology, fire safety, emergency planning and increased ongoing costs.
Here’s what our calculator will assist you with
Architectural Services
We calculated our budget for architectural services by estimating the costs associated with layout planning, approval processes, and workspace optimization. This allocation ensured that our new space would be designed to accommodate future growth.
Construction Work
Our approach to budgeting for construction involved assessing costs based on square meters, including the demolition and construction of walls, as well as electrical and plumbing installations. We also factored in additional expenses for specialized electrical work and compliance with safety lighting requirements due to our hardware assembly needs.
Moving Services
To budget for moving services, we evaluated the labor hours required to handle both software and hardware equipment. We prioritized choosing a moving service with expertise in securely transporting sensitive assembly equipment and technology.
Furniture & Equipment
We determined our budget for furniture and equipment by estimating the cost per workstation, ensuring each employee received high-quality desks, chairs, and monitors. This also included planning for meeting room technology, desk booking systems, and visitor management to support our hybrid office setup.
Fire Safety & Emergency Planning
Our budgeting for fire safety and emergency planning involved estimating costs for systems such as emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, and exit signage. This allocation was essential for meeting legal requirements and ensuring employee safety.
Ongoing Operational Costs
We projected ongoing operational costs by considering potential increases in expenses at the new location, including higher energy consumption from hardware operations, maintenance for new tech equipment, and additional services like cleaning and security. This helped us ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the new office.