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An office renovation always happens “on a living organism.”
People must keep working, reception must welcome guests, and IT systems must function as usual.
The question isn’t “Can it be done?” but rather “How to organize it so that the building remains operational and safe?”
Below is the action model we use at Imago Group for large-scale office renovations — where the construction schedule and daily operations not only coexist but complement each other.
1. Building Scenario Before Work Scenario
We start by mapping daily rhythms and critical zones: call centers, control rooms, server rooms, receptions, and evacuation routes.
We identify peak hours, quiet times, and sensitive moments for departments such as IT or HR.
Only then do we plan work fronts and time windows for construction activities.
This order matters — technology is important, but the user always comes first.
2. Night and Weekend Work — Engineering Time
Noisy or dusty operations are moved outside working hours.
A “window” in the schedule isn’t just a time entry — it’s a full set of agreements:
access routes, lighting, HSE supervision, “closed-door” cleaning, and a micro-inspection in the morning.
That’s why on Monday, the office operates normally, not almost normally.
3. Zoning Everyone Understands
Our color model 🟥🟨🟩 works perfectly — as long as it’s intuitive:
🟥 Red: access for construction teams only (no entry for users)
🟨 Yellow: technical passages, temporary restrictions
🟩 Green: full functionality
Clear signage, intranet updates, reception notices, and a “weekly map” ensure that users never collide with construction — they know where and when to move safely.
4. Logistics That Don’t Block Elevators or Reception
Deliveries and removals are scheduled in time slots, reducing “traffic jams” at loading bays and elevators.
In practice, this is one of the key organizational advantages — materials arrive just in time, and crews don’t waste time waiting for access.
5. Cleanliness and Separation — KPI, Not a Wish
Dust curtains, airlocks, decontamination mats, and localized negative pressure zones are part of the daily standard.
Building users shouldn’t feel like they’re in a construction site.
In our projects, cleanliness and noise are monitored as carefully as construction progress.
6. One Decision Path on Both Sides
On the client’s side — one decision owner. On ours — one project manager responsible for the whole process.
This eliminates conflicting approvals and accelerates decisions faster than schedule changes could cause delays.
In night shift mode, the difference between “by tomorrow” and “on time” can literally mean hours.
7. Partial Handover Instead of a Grand Finale
Completed areas are handed over in stages, so tenants can start using new spaces sooner.
Documentation and financial settlements follow the same phased approach — not waiting for a “big handover.”
This reduces the risk of accumulated corrections and shortens the road to full functionality.
8. IT Continuity — A Project Within a Project
Office renovations in 2025 are also IT architecture projects: access points, backup power, server switchovers, and cable routing.
Critical steps include testing before switchovers and having a plan B for rollback.
We always manage this thread in close coordination with the client’s IT department.
What Does It Mean in Practice?
In one of our projects for the medical sector (a large-scale office renovation), we used this exact model:
technological zoning, clear signage, and time-slot logistics.
The project finished on time, without any loss of functionality for end users.
It wasn’t magic — just the result of disciplined organization.
Why Is It Worth Doing It This Way?
Because an “operational building” is not just a structure — it’s people, processes, and a company’s reputation.
When construction doesn’t disrupt daily life, the investor gains twice: a renewed space and peace of mind during the process.
Our role as general contractor is to take on the organizational load and risk, not to shift them onto the tenants.
If you’re planning an office modernization and value continuity of operations, let’s discuss your building’s scenario.
We’ll show you how to plan work windows, zones, and logistics so that your renovation is practically invisible to users —
and visible only in the results.