Workplace glossary

What is Fit-Out (Cat A and Cat B)?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

A fit-out is the work that turns empty space into a usable office. Cat A delivers a functional blank canvas: raised floors, suspended ceilings, basic mechanical and electrical services. Cat B adds everything that makes it yours: partitions, furniture, branding, meeting rooms, kitchens and IT.

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Fit-out is where workplace strategy becomes physical, and getting the desk-to-collaboration ratio wrong is expensive to reverse. Utilisation data from your current space is the best predictor of what the new one actually needs.

Common questions

What does Fit-Out (Cat A and Cat B) mean in simple terms?

A fit-out is the work that turns empty space into a usable office. Cat A delivers a functional blank canvas: raised floors, suspended ceilings, basic mechanical and electrical services. Cat B adds everything that makes it yours: partitions, furniture, branding, meeting rooms, kitchens and IT.

How is Fit-Out (Cat A and Cat B) measured and reported?

Fit-out is where workplace strategy becomes physical, and getting the desk-to-collaboration ratio wrong is expensive to reverse. Utilisation data from your current space is the best predictor of what the new one actually needs.