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Short, practical notes on fit-outs, D&C, heritage and aged care refurbishment, from the people who run the work.

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Retail and food court fit-outs in Sydney

Retail, food court and amenities fit-outs in Sydney shopping centres and towers, planned around trading hours, centre management and the tenants next door.

Pub, bar and hotel fit-outs in Sydney

How we fit out and restore Sydney pubs, bars and hotels, heritage venues included, from The Observer Hotel to Blackwattle Bar + Brewery.

Commercial refurbishment in Sydney, with the building open

How we refurbish Sydney commercial buildings that stay open: amenities, end-of-trip, lessor works and services upgrades, staged around tenants.

Commercial gym fit-outs: floors, sound and change rooms

What goes into a commercial gym fit-out, with Monday Club: solid timber floors in a Balmain heritage building, fitted out by Laidre for DCM Group.

Commercial fit-outs in Sydney: what to sort before you start

How we run commercial fit-outs in Sydney, from the building's fit-out rules to handover. Offices, restaurants, bars, shops and gyms.

Restaurant and cafe fit-outs in operating buildings

A restaurant fit-out has to look right, work under service pressure and open on time. What to plan for, from the kitchen to the opening date.

Planning works in an occupied building

Building work in a place that stays open takes planning before day one. What we sort out first on offices, venues and homes that can't close.

Office fit-out or refurbishment: what's the difference?

A fit-out gets a space ready to use. A refurbishment improves one that's already in use. How they differ, approvals, cost and working with staff in.