Space Considerations

Private Offices/Workstations

Size/Type/Configuration
Executive
Manager
Administrative

Secretarial/Admin., Assistants

Workstation Size/Configuration
Ratio (Secy:Executive)
Equipment & File Storage

Administrative Services

Word Processing / Desktop Publishing
Accounting/Data Processing
Mail/Messengers/Clerks
In-House versus Facilities Management
Central Services/Convenience Areas

Conference/Meeting Rooms

Size/Type/Configuration
Centralized Department
Training
Audio / Video
Multi-purpose Room

Office Technology

Data Base Management
Document Modeling/Retrieval

Shared Support Facilities

Reception
Convenience Copy
Convenience Coffee
Storage
Lunch Room/Food Service

Library

Central & Departmental
Shelving (Lin. Ft. Required)
Support Staff
Carrels, Tables, Lounge Seating
Dictation Rooms
Research Database

Records/File Storage

Centralized / Decentralized
Fixed Shelves vs. Compact High Density
Microfilm Imaging

Communications Systems

Mail/Electronic Mail
Fax/Telex
Dictation
Cabling

Equipment Rooms

Data Computer Room
Telephone Room

Location

Business District
Image/Amenities
Financial Stability of Landlord
Tenant Roster
Floor Location (Low/Mid/High Rise)
Expansion Capabilities

Building Systems Capabilities

Electrical Power Distribution (Watts per S.F.)
HVAC Zoned Controls/24 Hour Usage
Separate Metering/After Hours Use
Fire Protection Systems (Sprinklers)
Security Systems
Building Standard Fixtures and Finishes
Structural Floor Loading (Max. lbs. per S.F.)
Cabling Access System

Space Planning Efficiency

Usable/Rentable Square Footage
Optimum Floor Plan, Size and Configuration
Building Core, Size and Configuration
Column Bay Size/Column Placement
Work Flow/Adjacencies

Cost Analysis Per Rentable S.F .

Annual Rent
Annual Cost Per Executive
Tenant Improvement Costs
Tenant Allowances
Rent Concessions
Utilities/Operating Expenses
Moving/Relocation Allowance
Telephone System/Cabling
Lease Renewal Options
Lease Cancellation Options