Comprehensive & integrated solutions

The ideal office size depends on several factors:

• Number of employees per area (headcount)
• Work model: onsite, hybrid, or remote. Assigned or unassigned workstations.
• Organizational culture: companies with more private offices require more square footage per person than those with open, collaborative layouts.
• Industry and sector standards: some industries demand more privacy, while others prioritize collaboration.
• Growth projections

From a regulatory standpoint, a minimum of 65 to 85 sq. ft. per workstation is often considered, but this can vary depending on the country or even the city.

It's essential to analyze multiple variables when making this decision, as it usually involves signing a lease for the next 3 to 5 years. At Contract Workplaces, we help our clients define their needs and determine the right amount of space through:

• Workplace Strategy consulting: analyzing the DNA of the organization to project the ideal workspace for your company.
• Site Selection: leading the search for available properties in the market based on key criteria such as location, corporate image, accessibility, size, services, and safety.
• Feasibility studies that compare different locations considering client needs (fit studies, investment ranges, timelines), providing the necessary information to make the decision most aligned with project objectives.
• Test fits and Artificial Intelligence tools for office architecture that quickly visualize different layout alternatives in 2D and 3D within 24 to 48 hours.

To begin, it's important to be clear about the purpose of the project. To define it, we recommend asking a few key questions that will help set the direction of the new design:

• Do I need to adapt the office to new work dynamics?
• Am I looking to optimize my current space or expand/reduce square footage?
• Do I want to drive a cultural change within the organization?
• What problems does my current office have? What is working well?

It's also essential to have a program of requirements detailing the number of workstations, meeting rooms, private offices, support spaces, and social areas.

At Contract Workplaces, we guide companies from the very start with:

• Workplace Strategy: consulting to understand current and future challenges, aiming to offer evidence-based design solutions.
• Site Selection: leading the search for market availability based on location, corporate image, accessibility, size, services, and safety.
• Feasibility Studies: evaluating the technical, economic, and scheduling feasibility for the construction of new offices.

Yes, at Contract Workplaces we offer complete flexibility—you can hire consulting, design, construction, or post-occupancy services separately.

However, choosing an integrated solution (One Stop Solution) brings clear advantages:

• A single point of contact for the entire project.
• Full coordination between design, construction, and furnishing.
• Time and cost optimization, avoiding overruns and delays.
• Outsourcing resources throughout the process.

Together with each client, we evaluate which approach best fits their context, timelines, and internal policies to deliver a tailor-made solution and coordinate all requirements for a successful relocation or renovation project.

Project timelines depend on several factors:

• Size and complexity of the project.
• Building handover conditions (shell & core, with existing installations, previously occupied space).
• Chosen process (Design & Build, Design + Bid + Build, General Contractor/Project Management).
• Scope of intervention: from minor renovations to large-scale construction.
• Execution conditions: whether it involves relocation, new build or remodel, staged execution, or construction in an active office.
• Furniture supply: imported furniture may extend timelines.
• Restrictions on workdays and schedules.

At Contract Workplaces, we consider each client's milestones (move-in, operations start, expansion) and design the right strategy to meet them, helping define the best process to achieve the desired timeline.

Check our Projects section for real case studies across different sizes and timelines.

At Contract Workplaces we publish the Contract Index, the first and only regional indicator that quarterly measures the cost of building and furnishing corporate office interiors per square foot.

This index classifies projects into three categories: basic standard, high standard, and premium. Each is defined by the type of finishes (furniture, carpeting, lighting, ceilings, etc.) and technical installations (voice and data cabling, HVAC, access control, security, etc.).

While the Contract Index is a reliable benchmark for office construction costs across Latin America, every project must be estimated based on its specifications.

Cost depends on:

• Type of project and materials
• Level of finishes and furnishings
• Scope of intervention, technical complexity, and square footage

There is no minimum size. Our focus is to support and serve clients in all their needs.

In addition to full-scale projects, Contract Workplaces has a Facility Services team that handles smaller interventions such as adding new workstations, demolishing partitions, creating coffee points, or replacing carpeting. This team also provides tailored maintenance services, both preventive and corrective, to maximize space lifespan and improve user experience.

You can explore real case studies of different project sizes in our Projects section.

Yes, it's possible, although it requires strategic planning to minimize the impact on daily operations. Key factors include:

• Phased execution: organizing work by stages or floors.
• Special schedules: carrying out tasks outside business hours to reduce interruptions.
• Safety and well-being: ensuring safe working conditions during renovation.
• Operational continuity: coordinating with each department to avoid business disruption.

At Contract Workplaces, we design construction plans that allow for active office renovations without compromising productivity, combining logistics, flexible timelines, and constant communication with the client.

No. At Contract Workplaces, we also do design, architecture, and construction of retail and educational spaces.