Office Space Planning Checklist
The key to getting the best deal at the right office space location is to define and understand your needs and wants at the outset. Discussing these details with key employees, an office tenant representative and your space planner will ensure that your office space needs get met.
Here are a variety of issues that should be considered prior to commencing the office location decision process:
| Features | Site Accessibility |
| Best 3 Features of Current Office Space Worst 3 Features of Current Office Space Most Important Features | Freeway Access Public Transportation |
| Timing | Layout Type |
| Occupancy Date Time Line for Process | Offices vs. Open Work Areas |
| Location | Employees |
| Geographic Location Access | Number Sizes of Offices & Work Areas Windows Special Needs |
| Budget / Cost | Lease Options |
| Budget & Cost | Expansion Extension Termination Contraction First Right of Refusal on Adjoining Space |
| Reception Area | Security |
| Seating Upgrades | Building Neighborhood |
| Work Areas | Amenities |
| Types Sizes Equipment Special Electrical Needs | Lunch Rooms Coffee Bars Lounge Rest Rooms |
| Lease Length | Parking |
| Lease Term (Length) Extension Options | Number on Site Total Required Cost |
| Growth Projections | Mechanical Systems |
| 3 year 5 year 10 year | Elevators HVAC Off Hours Operation |
| General Feel | Identity |
| Spacious or Efficient Lighting Quality | Signage Visibility |
| Conference Rooms | Image |
| Seating capacity Number Image Public / Private | Type of Building Location in Building Location on Floor View Building & Floor Size Quality of Improvements |