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Primed: CAT A+ Fit-Outs

Interaction’s Plug and Play package

Primed is our “plug and play” programme – designed with the needs of landlords, serviced office providers and co-working operators in mind. Primed delivers high-quality, fast-turnaround workspaces that attract best-in-class tenants and “just work” from the minute they get the keys. Our experienced team provide a turnkey solution from the design through fit-out, including technology integration, furniture and interior styling.

CAT A Plus office fit out company

The future is fast

At Interaction we pride ourselves on delivering what we call Perfection at Pace – our team are well-versed in turning around high-quality fit-outs at speed for some of the UK’s most ambitious flex space and co-working providers. Primed is the true culmination of this expertise, bought together in a package designed to meet the needs of landlords and operators alike.

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Maximum value. Minimum disruption.

Exceeding tenants’ expectations with a CAT A+ fit-out.

No longer content to sign up to long-term leases, high-value tenants are looking for flexible spaces which can evolve with the demands of their organisations.

Interaction offers CAT A+ (or CAT A Plus) fit-outs through their Primed service, so landlords can offer tenants a blank canvas they can put their stamp on, plus basic amenities and furniture.

Primed has multiple benefits for landlords looking to offer potential tenants a pre-fitted workspace:

  1. Faster tenant acquisition
  2. Reduced rent voids
  3. Higher rental income
  4. More flexible leases
  5. Stronger branding

Tenants can move in quickly and easily, all they would need to bring with them are their employees, IT equipment, potted succulents and anything else that will make the office theirs. For this reason, CAT A+ fit-outs appeal to smaller businesses seeking fewer upfront costs.

With this unique type of commercial fit-out, the landlord can often use the same furniture and equipment for the next tenant. This makes moving tenants more efficient while also reducing waste, which has the added benefit of increasing sustainability.

CAT A plus fit out as part of Interaction's Primed service

Primed: What’s included?

Although we offer straightforward CAT A+ fit-outs, Primed is designed to help landlords let their office space as quickly and profitably as possible. Therefore we call on a range of services including:

Strategy

We will provide you with data-driven insights, including feasibility studies and geodemographics, creating a workplace strategy to help reach the right decisions as quickly as possible.

Technology

Our technology experts ensure everything works seamlessly from the start, from Wifi, AV and Building Management Systems to biometric scanners and desk allocation systems.

Design

CAT A+ fit-outs are designed to accomodate any future tenancies or redesigns. Whether fully bespoke or pre-fitted, you will reap long-term value from your investment in a plug and play space.

Furniture and Interior Styling

We have an in-house team of interior designers and stylists who can source the perfect furniture to complement your space, as well as supporting every single way you may work.

Sustainability

Our sustainability experts can help advise on the most environmentally-friendly approach to the entire project and keep you up to date with sustainability issues across the sector.

Finance

We work with finance partners to provide loans, leasing or hire purchase adapted to optimise your tax position.

Marketing and sales enablement

Outsource your marketing to our specialists, who can develop 3D walkthroughs, branding and marketing collateral to help secure tenants. We can also customise the tenants’ space with signage, space dressing and even welcome packs.

End of tenancy services

At the end of a tenancy, we provide you with a full plan to refresh the space and secure new tenants with minimum disruption, including all the necessary dilapidations.

An end-to-end solution

It’s time for Primed.

Navigate the new tenant landscape

Find out how to attract your ideal tenants

The market has shifted. Address the critical concerns of best-in-class tenants and keep up with their rising expectations with these insights. An indispensable tool for landlords who want to increase their ROI.

CAT A+ Fit-Out Case Studies

Unlocking businesses’ full potential

Discover how these spaces “just work” from the minute you have the keys

Time to revolutionise your workplace?

We’d love to hear your plans. Get in touch with Charlie to see how we can bring them to life. 

Primed: CAT A+ Fit Out FAQs

What’s meant by a plug and play fit-out?

A “plug and play” style fit-out is often undertaken by a landlord to create a space immediately ready for a tenant to take over. Being able to offer a pre-fitted workspace to potential tenants speeds up tenant acquisition, reduces rent voids and provides landlords with a convenient and reliable competitive advantage in a rapidly-changing market. Interaction’s Primed service offers just this, with an experienced team creating fast-turnaround, high-quality spaces ready for tenants to call home.

What is Primed?

Primed is our “plug and play” programme – designed with the needs of landlords, serviced office providers and co-working operators in mind. Primed delivers high-quality, fast-turnaround workspaces that attract best-in-class tenants and “just work” from the minute they get the keys. Our experienced team provide a turnkey solution from the design through fit-out, including technology integration, furniture and interior styling. Explore Primed here, or take a look at some case studies.

How can a Primed space help a landlord?

Primed has multiple benefits for landlords looking to offer potential tenants a pre-fitted workspace. These include faster tenant acquisition, reduced rent voids and higher rental income. Read about Primed in our guide to Plug and Play offices. 

How does a CAT A+ fit-out differ from a CAT A or CAT B fit-out?

CAT A fit-outs are a blank canvas for tenants who want a space that’s finished but ready for bespoke interior design and furnishings. CAT B fit-outs take this a step further with custom design features to infuse some originality and brand identity. In comparison, a CAT A+ fit-out has everything a tenant needs to get started right away – not just furniture and storage but technology, interior styling and any other finishing touches you’d expect in a fully-fledged office space.

Who is best suited for a CAT A+ fit-out?

CAT A+ fit-outs are not only great for landlords seeking ‘tenant-ready’ spaces where occupants can move in as quickly as possible. Some tenants want office space that’s conducive to strong and unique branding, to the extent that a shared co-working space may not be their ideal choice! A CAT A+ fit-out will not only have all the facilities that tenants need readily available, but it will also have the interior design and styling that makes an office space feel personal and unique.

How long does an office fit-out usually take?

We pride ourselves on Perfection at Pace, delivering on time, on budget and beyond expectations. Take a look over the case studies for Xledger, G2 Recruitment, Development Initiatives and Granger Reis, who were all on site for just 6 weeks before moving to their destination offices.

How do you quote clients for an office fit-out?

We help our clients from the very initial stages, using industry and market rates to assist with budgeting and choosing a building. We can then develop the process, taking a detailed brief including a targeted budget & specification. At this stage we would also design the project and cost the design, which becomes more accurate with every conversation between ourselves and the client. Naturally, we always work to a budget, but can also provide value engineering and upgrades as the project evolves.

How can I determine the return on investment in an office fit-out?

It’s not a one size fits all, as it depends on what you are trying to achieve from your fit-out. For example, some businesses may want to bring people back to the office while others are improving mental wellbeing, or company culture. Progressive companies are expanding the ways in which they track organisational health, looking at data points including NPS scores, project turnaround times, sick days and advocacy across social platforms.These are hard metrics but soft metrics will be equally, if not more illuminating. Regular agenda-free one-to-ones, exit interviews, off the record chats and open discussion forums will provide insight into what’s going on under the surface of your organisation – and how much further you may have to go. These factors collectively determine the return on investment of your fit-out.

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