Design and Construct Office Fitouts in Perth: How It Works and Who Delivers It

Key Takeaways

• Design and construct (D&C) means one integrated team designs and delivers your fitout, rather than a designer producing drawings that are then tendered to builders.
• The main benefits are fewer handovers, clearer accountability, and pricing informed by real construction costs from the start
• Look for registered builder status, in-house design and trades, a defined process, transparent cost planning, and capacity for your project size.
• OFP runs a six-stage D&C process: site meeting, design brief and concept, stakeholder consultation, cost planning, build, and handover, all delivered in-house.
• D&C suits office renovations, tenancy changes, projects with several stakeholders or approvals, and businesses that must keep operating during the works. 

Most fitout companies describe themselves as turnkey. The difference is how much of the work their own people do. When comparing D&C providers, look for:

1. Registered builder status. A firm registered with the Builders Registration Board of WA can take a design from concept to a licensed, compliant build under one contract. OFP is registered (BP12706), CM3 pre-qualified and a Master Builders Association member.
2.  In-house design and trades. When designers work alongside the company’s own carpenters, glaziers, electricians and painters, the design can be adjusted on site in real time. OFP’s architecture and interior design team, trained in design for health and wellbeing, works with registered builders and project managers with trade backgrounds, and our joinery, flooring and furniture are produced in-house.
3. A defined process. A good D&C partner can walk you through every stage from site meeting to handover, so you know what happens next and who does it.
4. Transparent cost planning. Because the people pricing the work are the people building it, a D&C provider should give you a detailed cost plan before you commit, and show what upgrading finishes or trimming scope does to the total. 
5. Capacity for your project size. Check the team can resource your job. OFP’s trades cover carpentry and joinery, electrical and data, flooring and ceilings, plumbing, painting, air conditioning, fire services, glazing, security and signage, our partitioning team is one of the largest in the business, and we are currently managing renovations of 1,600 m² and 4,200 m² across Perth.  

OFP runs D&C projects through a six-stage process:

1. Site meeting and requirements: we meet you on site to understand the space, its constraints and how your business operates, and discuss timeline, stakeholders, budget, compliance and staging
2. Design brief and concept development: your requirements become a design brief, and the in-house team develops concepts focused on function, workflow, brand alignment and practicality
3. Stakeholder consultation and refinement: the concept is refined with feedback from the people who will use the space, which avoids late changes
4. Cost planning and budget confirmation: once the core design is agreed, we produce a detailed cost plan and guide you through options to upspec or value-engineer
5. Build and fitout delivery: design and construction work side by side while we coordinate joinery, trades, finishes, compliance checks and timelines, staged to minimise disruption
6. Handover and post-fitout support: a full walkthrough against the agreed scope, anything needing attention resolved before sign-off, and progress tracked throughout in our project management software

A few situations come up repeatedly: 

1. Renovating while you operate. Office renovations and refurbishments where the business cannot close, so the works are staged and sequenced around trading.
2. Tenancy changes. Incoming tenants fitting out a new space, outgoing tenants managing make-good obligations, and landlords preparing base fitouts, all of which benefit from one team handling design, approvals and build. 
3. Multiple stakeholders and approvals. Projects where directors, staff, landlords and council all need to sign off, and one accountable team keeps decisions moving.
4. Compliance-heavy spaces. Medical and dental fitouts with building code, hygiene and licensing requirements that a design-only provider may not be across.

Who offers design and construct office fitouts in Perth?

Office Fitout Professionals (OFP) in Balcatta delivers design and construct office fitouts across Perth with an in-house team spanning design, project management, construction and joinery, as a registered builder (BP12706), CM3 pre-qualified and a Master Builders Association member. 

How is D&C different from a standard renovation?

A standard renovation often involves separate parties for design and build. D&C brings both under one accountable team, reducing delays and improving budget control. 

Can OFP renovate while our business is operating?

Yes, where the site allows. We stage the works to keep key areas functioning and minimise disruption. 

Does OFP help with approvals and compliance?

Yes. We prepare and coordinate the documentation your project needs, including building permit submissions, depending on scope and site requirements. 

How much does a design and construct fitout cost in Perth?

It depends on scope, size and finishes. See our office fitout cost guide for typical figures, or book a free consultation for a cost plan for your space.