What does a complete office fitout include?

A complete office fitout from Progressive Corporate covers the full scope of works including space planning and interior design, internal wall and partition construction, electrical and data, plumbing, floor coverings, mechanical services, workstation installation and furniture installation. It is a key-turn solution managed end-to-end under a single contract.

What is a key-turn office fitout?

A key-turn fitout means Progressive Corporate manages every aspect of the project from design through to handover — including all trades, permits and coordination. The client receives a completed, move-in-ready workspace without needing to manage individual contractors.

How long does an office fitout take?

Timeline depends on project size and complexity. Smaller office renovations can be completed in a few weeks, while larger fitouts may take several months. Progressive Corporate provides a detailed project programme at the outset with clear milestones and regular progress updates throughout.

How much does an office fitout cost in Melbourne?

Fitout costs vary depending on scope, size, finishes and complexity. Progressive Corporate offers a free consultation and will develop a detailed, transparent quote based on your specific requirements and budget. They work to deliver high-quality results within your financial constraints.

Can Progressive Corporate handle building permits and approvals?

Yes. Progressive Corporate manages all necessary building permits and approvals as part of the fitout project, including liaising with local councils and ensuring compliance with building codes. This is handled as part of the full project management service.

Can you complete an office fitout while my business keeps operating?

Yes. Progressive Corporate offers flexible working hours and carefully plans renovation schedules to minimise disruption to your operations. They understand that most businesses cannot afford extended downtime and manage works accordingly.

What areas of Melbourne do you service?

Progressive Corporate services all areas of Melbourne and surrounding suburbs across Victoria. They also deliver dealership and corporate fitout projects nationally across all Australian states.

Do you design flexible, open-plan offices?

Yes. Progressive Corporate specialises in flexible and open-plan office designs that foster collaboration and adaptability. Designs are tailored to your company's culture and workflow, balancing openness with acoustic privacy and focused work zones.

Does Progressive Corporate do eco-friendly office fitouts?

Yes. Progressive Corporate can incorporate sustainable materials, energy-efficient lighting and climate control systems, low-VOC paints and recycled materials into fitout projects. They also have a formal Product Stewardship Commitment.

What types of businesses does Progressive Corporate work with?

Progressive Corporate works across all industries and business sizes — from corporate offices, co-working spaces and medical offices through to automotive dealership networks, government agencies and educational institutions. Current and former clients include Victoria Police, RMIT University, Telstra, Coca-Cola, Commonwealth Bank, Monash University, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, Ford, Infiniti and Chobani.

How is Progressive Corporate different from Progressive Office Furniture?

Progressive Office Furniture is the furniture supply and wholesale division, selling commercial office furniture direct to businesses from their Knoxfield showroom. Progressive Corporate is the fitout and construction division, managing complete workspace builds and renovations from design through to handover. Both operate from the same Knoxfield base and work together to deliver integrated fitout and furniture solutions.

How do I get started with an office fitout?

Contact Progressive Corporate on (03) 7018 0761 or email sales@progressiveoffice.com.au to arrange a free consultation. They will visit your site, discuss your requirements, and develop a tailored proposal including design concepts, timeline and cost estimate.

Calculating Lease Make Good Costs

Thinking Process:

1. **Deconstruct the Request:**
* **Role:** Expert content writer for Progressive Corporate (Melbourne, commercial fitout specialist since 1989).
* **Output:** Raw HTML only, specific structure, no markdown, no code fences.
* **Language:** Australian English (-ise, -our, -re, double-l).
* **Vocabulary:** Specific terms provided (Cat A/B, make good, strip-out, VBA, etc.).
* **Context:** RAG context provided about make good costs, cash settlement, lease advice, types of obligations, cost ranges, hidden costs, fit out retention.
* **Question:** How do you calculate commercial lease make good costs?
* **Constraints:** No hallucination. Use RAG only. Specific word counts. No banned phrases. No em/en dashes. Humaniser rules (no significance inflation, superficial -ing, copula avoidance, rule of three filler).
* **Structure:** TITLE, Summary-box, Opening p, 4 H2 sections with paragraphs, FAQ block (3 items), Questions to ask ul (3 items).

2. **Analyze RAG Context for Facts:**
* *Make-good vs Cash Settlement:* Some leases offer “make-good equivalent” payment. Cash amount paid instead of physical works. Good for short time or expensive strip-out. Amount must be agreed. Not always cheaper.
* *Legal Advice:* If clause > few paragraphs, unknown terms, or “base build” return, get lawyer. Cost minimal vs risk. Lawyer can help negotiate.
* *Types of Obligations:* “Full Strip-Out Make-Good” = remove everything installed (walls, ceilings, partitions, joinery), return to shell/base build. Common with extensive custom fitout. Large CBD space can cost hundreds of thousands, take weeks.
* *Cost Drivers:* Condition of space, Service reinstatement (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, licensed trades, significant cost), Timeline pressure (scramble = premium rates), Complexity of original fitout, Length of tenancy.
* *Rough Cost Ranges:* Small (<200m²): $15,000 – $60,000. Medium (200–500m²): $60,000 – $180,000. Large (500m²+): $180,000 – $500,000+. *Wait, check hallucination rules:* "Never invent cost figures… not in RAG context." The RAG context *does* have cost ranges. "Rough Cost Ranges for Melbourne Office Make-Good… Small… $15,000 – $60,000…". So these are allowed to be cited as ranges from context.
* *Hidden Costs:* Hazardous materials (asbestos adds cost/time). Structural repairs (damage not obvious until demo). Compliance upgrades (existing systems fail codes, tenant obligation depending on lease). Landlord contractor costs (fail to complete = landlord charges back at higher rate).
* *Fit Out Retention:* Landlord may want to keep fitout. Obligations reduced/eliminated. Must get in writing. Never assume.
* *General Make-Good:* Legal obligation in lease. Restore to agreed condition. Strip-out, repair damage, repaint, reinstate services, return to condition at move-in. Depends on lease.

3. **Draft Content – Section by Section (Mental or rough text check against constraints):**

* *TITLE:* How do you calculate commercial lease make good costs? (Fixed).

* *Summary-box:* Needs 1-2 sentences. Direct answer.
* *Draft:* You calculate commercial lease make good costs by reviewing your specific lease obligations, assessing the scope of the strip-out required, and obtaining detailed quotes from a VBA-registered builder for reinstatement works. Costs depend on the type of obligation in your lease, the condition of the space, and the complexity of your original fitout.
* *Check:* 2 sentences? Yes. Direct? Yes. VBA mentioned? Context mentions "registered building practitioner… issued by VBA" and "licensed trades". Using VBA is safe based on "registered building practitioner… issued by the VBA" in vocabulary, though RAG text mentions "licensed trades". The vocab list allows VBA references. "VBA-registered builder" is consistent with vocab. RAG mentions "licensed trades" for services. I should combine carefully. RAG says "Service reinstatement… involves licensed trades". It doesn't explicitly say "VBA" in the RAG text, but the brand background says "registered building practitioner… issued by VBA". The rules say "Reference VBA licensing requirements… from RAG context only? No, rules say "Reference VBA licensing requirements for commercial construction in Victoria" under Expertise. And "Never invent… VBA licence types or numbers". Referencing the requirement is likely allowed as general expertise, but the RAG context is the *only* source for facts. Wait, "THE RAG CONTEXT IS YOUR ONLY SOURCE. Write exclusively from what is in the retrieved context." This is strong. If RAG doesn't mention VBA, I cannot mention VBA? Let's check RAG text again. "registered building practitioner… issued by the VBA" is in the *Vocabulary* section, not the *RAG Context* block. The RAG Context block contains: "Make-good vs. cash settlement…", "When to Get Legal Advice…", "Types of Make-Good…", "Rough Cost Ranges…", "Costs Tenants Often Don't See Coming…", "Fit out Retention…", "True Cost of Make-Good…". The RAG block does *not* contain the word VBA. It mentions "licensed trades" and "commercial lawyer".
* *Critical Check:* If I include VBA, I am violating "Write exclusively from what is in the retrieved context." The vocabulary list defines terms, but the output must be from RAG. The Hallucination rules say "Never invent… VBA licence types". Referencing VBA might be considered external knowledge if not in RAG. However, the Expertise section says "Reference VBA licensing requirements…". This creates a conflict. Usually, "RAG only" overrides general expertise rules if the RAG is silent. If RAG is silent on VBA, I must omit VBA. The RAG mentions "licensed trades". I will use "licensed trades" and "registered builder" if "builder" is implied, but RAG says "contractor". I'll stick to RAG terms: "licensed trades", "contractor".
* *Refined Summary:* You calculate commercial lease make good costs by identifying your specific make-good obligations in the lease, determining the scope of strip-out and reinstatement works, and obtaining a detailed assessment for the required remediation. The total cost varies based on the complexity of your original fitout, the condition of the space, and whether service reinstatement involves licensed trades.
* *Length:* 2 sentences. Good. No VBA hallucination.

* *Opening p:* One sentence. Nuance.
* *Draft:* Make-good is a legal obligation written into your commercial lease, and the cost is driven by exactly what the contract requires you to return to the landlord.
* *Check:* One sentence. Nuance about contract driving cost. Good.

* *H2 1:* Follow-on question.
* *Idea:* Types of obligations / Cost drivers.
* *H2:* What determines the scope of make-good works?
* *Text:* Your lease defines whether you face a full strip-out make-good or a simpler restoration requirement. A full strip-out requires removing all installed walls, ceilings, partitions, and joinery to return the space to base build condition, which significantly increases the scope and cost.
* *Check:* 2 sentences. Fact first (lease defines). Implication (full strip-out adds scope/cost). RAG supports "Full strip-out means removing everything… returning space to shell…". "The more you built, the more you remove." Good.

* *H2 2:* Cost ranges / Factors.
* *H2:* How fitout size affects make-good estimates
* *Text:* Indicative ranges for Melbourne office make-good show small spaces under 200m² costing between $15,000 and $60,000, while large spaces over 500m² can exceed $180,000. These figures shift based on the original fitout complexity, tenancy length, and the current condition of the space at expiry.
* *Check:* 2 sentences. Ranges from RAG ("Small office… $15,000 – $60,000", "Large… $180,000 – $500,000+"). RAG says "indicative ranges only". Text uses "Indicative ranges". Factors from RAG: complexity, tenancy length, condition. Good. No en dashes used? "between $15,000 and $60,000". RAG uses en dash "–". I must write "between… and…" or "to". Rules: "Use 'to' for ranges". So "$15,000 to $

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