Office building – definition
Regarding the technical description of an office building , according to the Polish Classification of Construction Objects, an office building is a workplace for office activities. Such buildings also include administrative buildings, such as municipal and city offices, post offices, and even courts. However, most often, office buildings are occupied by company employees performing typical office-related activities (regardless of the industry). Therefore, an office building is not intended for residential purposes. Often, such buildings are divided into several or a dozen commercial units .
Businesses looking for an office building or individual commercial premises suitable for their business typically consider many variables. Price (i.e., the lease or sale price of the building) is, of course, crucial, but so are many other factors. Location, the infrastructure nearby (including parking, public transport stops, small shops, or kiosks), and road infrastructure are also important. It's not just about a prestigious location, but also about ensuring the business owner's choice benefits potential employees. Therefore, it's worth considering property for sale or lease with all these aspects in mind.
How much office space per employee?
However, it's important to remember that when choosing an office building, space is crucial. According to regulations, there must be at least 13 cubic meters of room volume per person and at least 2 square meters of free floor space. In practice, however, it's estimated that an optimal 10 square meters should be allocated per employee. – we are talking about the job position itself.
At the same time, entrepreneurs must consider common areas (such as a kitchenette, which is slowly becoming standard) and conference rooms (intended not only for meetings with guests but also for team meetings). Therefore, it can be assumed that if an entrepreneur employs 10 people, they need a building (or part of a building) with an area of approximately 150 or even 200 square meters.
It's also worth emphasizing that much depends on the industry a given business operates in and the nature of the work performed by its employees. A typical open-space office will look slightly different than one where employees work in small teams located in separate rooms. Therefore, all of this should be taken into account when searching for sales or rentals of buildings that can be adapted. for office spaces.
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