2021 – The New Era of the Workplace Post-Pandemic 2020 will go down in history as the year that disrupted the world. Our daily routines, lifestyles, and perspectives have all changed. Not many of us could have envisioned wearing face masks at our desks or working from home for most of the year, all because an invisible virus could be lurking ...

How often have you heard or used the term “taking a breather” or “off to get some fresh air” during your working day? When you unpack those words, you’ll find a completely different perspective beyond just “taking a break.” What we are really seeking is fresher, purer air than the space we are currently in,...

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR REFIT PARTNER So, you’ve decided it’s time to update your office space. Fantastic news! But what do you need to consider before you launch into the planning process? There are many things to consider when planning for an office fit out, and feeling inundated is completely normal. One of the first things ...

Keeping Your Work Tribe Connected and Productive While Working Remotely Whether you’ve worked at home for years or your business has recently made the transition, now is the time to commit to certain practices that will ensure your team stays productive and connected while working remotely. The golden rule is balance; having time for work an...

How Do You Ensure Your Office Environment Is The New ‘Home away from Home.’ The impact of COVID-19 has triggered the largest work from home experiment in human history, resulting in a new normal for many employers and employees. Working culture, as we know it, is experiencing a watershed moment, and businesses are undergoing an adaptation like...

Simple Ways to Protect Your Team from COVID-19 Australia has weathered the COVID-19 storm with what seems like relative ease, and although we are all still working from home, we can, with tentative optimism, start to consider what the future might look like back in our workplaces. Without a vaccine or a cure, taking adequate precautions to support...

Why now is the ideal time to complete your commercial fit out: We understand it is a stressful time for all, and the uncertainty of the future is a daunting prospect, particularly for business owners and leaders. Not knowing how long Australia will be in social isolation, how long we will continue to work from home, and whether we will need to dec...

Can you continue with your office fitout in the time of COVID-19? The short answer is yes, you can. During these difficult and uneasy times with the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting our daily routine, we want to reassure you that you can still proceed with business-critical tasks like your new commercial fit out. If you are planning a move in 2020, t...

You can’t manage what you don’t measure, so how do we keep on top of our client satisfaction here at Concept? In 2019, Concept Commercial Interiors designed and built over 150 projects. From spec fit outs, end of trip facilities, and law firms to cafes, tech firms, and medical practices, we worked with clients across an array of industries to b...

From the hierarchical structure of the 50s corporation, to the flexible workplace of the modern day, office design has evolved over time to meet the trends and needs of business and employees. The start of a new decade marks a new era for the office fit out industry, leaving behind the old and welcoming a new chapter of improved design opportunitie...

What to consider when your lease is almost up: It’s that time of the year again. The office lease is wrapping up, and your business has to decide whether to extend your contract or relocate. So, what do you do? The end of a lease can be instrumental for a company’s structure and business growth. It allows an opportunity to reevaluate and re-ali...

A new decade is almost upon us. As we gear up for 2020, we’ve been exploring the next era of workplace design trends. So, what can we expect to see in the next generation of office design, and how will it impact the way people work? We’ve identified our top 3 trend prediction for commercial workspaces, across every industry, for 2020. ...

So you’re short on floor space? It’s time to look UP! Planning on moving to a new building or office with a high ceiling? Have you considered building a mezzanine on top to create more space? Or, if you’re currently in a building that you’re outgrowing, and you think the only option is to relocate, think again! You could potentially conver...

Creating a Positive Workplace Culture Through Design People are an organisations most important and expensive asset; their happiness, well-being and satisfaction have an enormous impact on business outcomes. A toxic office culture can lead to higher staff turnover, lower productivity, and a loss in business profitability. A positive work environmen...

What is “Hygge” and what does it mean in the modern workplace? The Danish lifestyle is centred around happiness, and this flows through every aspect of their life, including their workplaces. Central to this philosophy is the word “Hygge” pronounced hoo-gah, which translates to cosiness that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being....

Five Tips for Inspiring Medical Design Have you ever walked into your local GP or Dr’s surgery room and felt uncomfortable? Or tried a new medical clinic and straight away you knew you wouldn’t be returning? At Concept Commercial Interiors we understand the importance of creating an outstanding commercial fitout, which even applies to medical f...

Making A Difference: A Fitout Partnership Story Note from the CEO When Melba Support Services approached us, we knew their fitout project was optimistic from a budget and timeline perspective. However, the opportunity to work alongside a company with such a noble purpose, was both a privilege and a chance for us to give something back to the wider ...

What does Neurodiversity mean, and why does it matter? Neurodiversity is a concept where neurological differences are recognized and respected as any other human variation. These differences can include those labelled with Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Autistic Spectrum, Tourette Syndrome, and others. ...

The workplace has been reimagined Denfair and Saturday Indesign have come and gone. The latest trends are here, and we’re excited to share what we enjoyed and believe to be the future of workplace design. The traditional workplace no longer runs 9-5, nor is it about offices with 4 walls, and a siloed environment where employees don’t know each ...

Don’t Choose Your New Workplace Until You Consider This! When looking for a new office to move into, or a new commercial investment, you’ll carefully consider things like location, public transport and amenities. But do you check the building’s NABERS rating? The National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS) is the industry sta...

Three benefits of Biophilic design in the workplace Ever considered adding plants into your workspace? This trend has become more and more popular since 2018, and we know it’s here to stay! With numerous studies proving the benefits plants have in the workplace we’ll show you just how easy it is to do and why you’d want to. 1) Reduce Stress...

Stop Collaborate and Listen Rewind to the days of Vanilla Ice and office environments consisted of small cubicles, or staff squished in like sardines. Ironically collaboration wasn’t a priority and employers didn’t see the value of dedicated spaces. Fast forward several decades and collaboration spaces are now becoming an integral part of moder...

What that means for you and your business: Melbourne’s vacancy rates are at the lowest we’ve seen in over a decade – there simply aren’t enough offices in Melbourne CBD to keep up with the highly competitive demand for space. In fact, if your organisation is planning a move, you should start looking at least 3 years ahead to ensure you ...

Ever heard the saying, ‘the kitchen is the heart of the home’? It’s also at the core of the modern office. Today’s corporate environment values collaboration, with employees gravitating towards breakout spaces for one-to-ones, informal chats and thoughtful meetings, so it’s no wonder the kitchen has become a critical element within the wo...

Finding the right fitout company is no easy feat; and making the wrong decision could significantly impact your business and workplace. It’s important you choose the right partner to suit your team, company and business objectives. But with so many companies to choose from how do you find your perfect match? To help you make the right decision we...

Fact: The way people work has changed significantly in the last few decades, while most workplaces haven’t. Whilst the Baby Boomers are retiring, they are being replaced by a new wave of Millennial’s entering the workforce and they have very different needs and expectations. Industry research shows up to 70% of Australian employees are not ...

Workplace strategy and how your business can benefit. In-depth Personalised Discovery Global client OET wanted a relaxed, yet sophisticated workplace that inspired a welcoming and homey feeling when you walked through the doors. Rather than delivering a design based solely on the client’s initial brief, Concept Commercial Interiors recommen...

What is Workplace Strategy? Workplace strategy is most commonly defined as: “The dynamic alignment of an organisations work patterns with the work environment to enable peak performance and reduce costs”. But what does that mean? Simply, we believe workplace strategy aligns business objectives and their cultural values with their workplace. Whe...