{"id":68,"date":"2020-01-28T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T12:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/?p=68"},"modified":"2020-02-05T06:13:18","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T06:13:18","slug":"difference-cat-a-cat-b-fit-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sapphirerefurbishments.co.uk\/blog\/difference-cat-a-cat-b-fit-out\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between Cat A and Cat B Fit out?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving into a new office space can be hugely exciting, spelling new working horizons, and an office larger than any that\u2019s come before it. There\u2019s just one problem; you may need to embark on an office fit out before the space is entirely habitable. And, given that your business’s future rests on this alone, you could say that taking your time to get your head around the best fit out possible is fundamental to your success now and moving forward.<\/p>\n

What is a Fit out?<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with the basics – what exactly is an \u2018office fit out,\u2019? Put simply, this is the process of making a space both habitable and functional in the best ways. This alone will turn your office from an empty shell into the workspace you need it to be. During this process, you\u2019ll be able to ensure the health and safety standards, as well as installing toilet facilities, meeting spaces, and break rooms. In short; a fit out takes your office from standard to sublime, allowing your employees to excel, and ensuring you always impress.<\/p>\n

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Of course, starting here is all about understanding the space you\u2019re working with, and that primarily comes down to determining building types. Most commonly, you may find yourself coming up against the term\u2026<\/p>\n

Shell and Core<\/h2>\n

Shell and core effectively refer to the state of your office prior to fit outs. Ultimately, the space will be nothing more than a shell and a core at this stage, hence the rather apt name. Including things like your lobby, lifts, and the metal frame of your building itself, these are the bare blocks on which you\u2019re set to start. At the moment, though, your shell and core will be lacking in fundamental workplace standards such as electricity, air conditioning, and any real office structure. Not to mention that health and safety standards are probably somewhat lacking! That\u2019s where your fit out comes into play. At least, it will be if you take ample time to understand your options there, too.<\/p>\n

What are Cat A and Cat B Office Fit outs?<\/h2>\n

You won\u2019t be far into this process before you here mention of cat A and cat B fit outs. These are industry standard terms that refer to the two prime finishes you\u2019ll need to settle between when it comes to perfecting your space. By definition, these two fit out terms mean –<\/p>\n