Want to get an office going and doing the CAPEX (capital) budget? There are many cost elements to be considered and it depends on what facilities your office will have.
We group it as follows:
Tenant installation e.g. blinds, floor coverings, office works (dry-walling, paint, plumbing, etc.)
Offices i.e. furniture & equipment for different types of offices (private, open-plan, etc.)
Emergency power i.e. generator, UPS, wiring, etc.
Office facilities e.g. parking, admin office, reception, meeting rooms, etc.
Security, health and safety e.g. access control & alarm systems, toilets, etc.
Storage e.g. in basement, pantry, bulk food store, etc.
Deposits e.g. for lease, telecoms, etc.
ICT e.g. computers, software, LAN, server room, telephony, etc.
For our complete list download it.
The list is an extract from the SkyCribs instant office business model i.e. our CAPEX cost elements when we lease-in a property and then sub-lease it. It might be an over-kill for the smaller business looking to set-up an office but it gives insight into what goes into a modern office aimed at creating an environment where people can spend most of their daily lives.
Be sure to also look at our post regarding the OPEX budget.