Creating high-quality workplaces that are ready for occupation.
Designed for landlords, developers and investors, our CAT A and CAT A+ fit out services help bring commercial space to market faster while improving occupier appeal and asset performance.
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With increasing competition for occupiers, the quality and readiness of commercial space has never been more important. CAT A and CAT A+ fit outs offer different approaches to preparing a building for occupation, helping landlords reduce vacancy periods, enhance marketability and meet changing tenant expectations.
CAT A fit out provides the essential infrastructure required for occupation while leaving flexibility for future tenants to personalise the space.
Typically, this includes:
CAT A space provides a blank canvas for occupiers to create a workplace that reflects their own brand, culture and operational needs.
CAT A+ fit out bridges the gap between CAT A and CAT B, providing a move-in ready workspace with many of the features occupiers need from day one.
This may include:
The result is a flexible, attractive workspace that appeals to a wide range of occupiers.
Businesses are increasingly seeking flexible, cost-effective workspace that can be occupied quickly. CAT A+ provides a ready-to-use solution, reducing the time and investment typically required for a full CAT B fit out.
For landlords and investors, it can enhance occupier appeal and help reduce void periods.
Successful CAT A and CAT A+ fit outs require more than construction expertise.
We consider how a space will be experienced, used and adapted by future occupiers, balancing commercial objectives with workplace performance and flexibility.
CAT A Fit Out
Preparing commercial space for occupation through the installation of building services and core infrastructure.
CAT A+ Fit Out
Creating ready-to-occupy workplaces that combine functionality, flexibility and strong occupier appeal.
Refurbishment & Reconfiguration
Enhancing existing assets to improve performance, attract occupiers and support future leasing activity.
Workplace Furnishing
Supporting CAT A+ environments with furniture, collaboration settings and employee-focused amenities.
Sustainability Improvements
Incorporating design and build solutions that support building performance, energy efficiency and sustainability objectives.
Meet The Team
Creating successful CAT A and CAT A+ workplaces requires expertise across workplace design, pre-construction, delivery and building performance. Meet some of the specialists helping clients maximise the value of their assets.
Frequently asked
questions
A CAT A fit out provides the essential building infrastructure required before occupation, including lighting, HVAC, ceilings, raised floors and core building services.
CAT A+ fit out builds upon CAT A by incorporating workplace features such as meeting rooms, kitchens, furniture and collaboration spaces, creating a ready-to-occupy environment.
CAT A provides the basic infrastructure of a workspace, while CAT B delivers a workplace tailored to a specific occupier’s needs, brand and operations. CAT A+ sits between the two approaches.
CAT A+ is popular with landlords, developers and occupiers seeking flexible, ready-to-use workspaces that require minimal additional investment.
Yes. A well-designed CAT A+ workspace can improve occupier appeal, support faster occupation and help reduce void periods.
Yes. Improvements to building services, material selection and workplace flexibility can contribute towards wider sustainability and asset performance goals.
Yes. COEL provides integrated Plan, Design, Build, Furnish, Relocate and Maintain services, allowing projects to move seamlessly from concept through to delivery.
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