Free, no sign-up to start: the plan opens as a live, editable Gantt chart. 17 tasks across 4 phases, about 19 weeks if every task runs in sequence.
What's in the template
Space planning and test fit
Design development
Landlord design approval
Permit application
Order furniture
Demolition and strip-out
Partitions and framing
MEP and fire protection rough-in
IT and AV cabling
Ceilings
Paint and wall finishes
Flooring
Joinery and kitchenette
Furniture delivery and install
Inspections and sign-off
Punch list
Handover
| Phase | Task | Example duration |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Space planning and test fit | 10 days |
| Design | Design development | 15 days |
| Design | Landlord design approval | 10 days |
| Design | Permit application | 20 days |
| Design | Order furniture | 5 days |
| Build | Demolition and strip-out | 5 days |
| Build | Partitions and framing | 10 days |
| Build | MEP and fire protection rough-in | 12 days |
| Build | IT and AV cabling | 5 days |
| Build | Ceilings | 7 days |
| Finish | Paint and wall finishes | 7 days |
| Finish | Flooring | 7 days |
| Finish | Joinery and kitchenette | 7 days |
| Finish | Furniture delivery and install | 5 days |
| Handover | Inspections and sign-off | 3 days |
| Handover | Punch list | 5 days |
| Handover | Handover | 1 day |
Durations are examples to replace with your own estimates, not benchmarks.
About this commercial office fit-out
Office fit-outs add a step residential projects don't have: landlord approval of the design, often before permits can be filed. This schedule includes it, along with ceilings, IT cabling and furniture, which often has long lead times.
Pair it with the office move template if your team is relocating into the space.
Who it's for: Facilities managers, fit-out contractors, project managers and tenants.
How to use it
- Open the plan. Click Open in the editor.
- Start long-lead orders early. Unlink the furniture order so it starts during design. In the task panel, remove the predecessor, then set the new start date. Then check that the task that came next still lists the earlier work as a predecessor, so delays keep cascading.
- Add landlord rules. Add rows for after-hours work windows or freight elevator bookings if the building requires them.
- Share with stakeholders. Send a read-only link to the landlord, contractor and internal team.
Planning tips
- Ask the landlord about their approval process at the start.
- Coordinate IT cabling before ceilings close.
- Confirm furniture lead times when ordering.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a fit-out?
- The work to make a commercial space ready for a tenant: partitions, services, finishes and furniture.
- Can I plan multiple floors?
- Yes. Duplicate the build and finish rows per floor.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Opening and editing the template is free.
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