Why choose a general contractor to design your offices?

Office fit-out is a large-scale project that involves not only financial resources, but also major responsibilities in terms of deadlines, quality and compliance. In this context, opting for a general contractor represents an ideal turnkey solution to ensure the success of your project, while benefiting from support from A to Z.

Here's why choosing a general contractor is a strategic choice, and how it can simplify your procedures, guarantee the quality of the work, and offer total peace of mind thanks to comprehensive support.

The role of the general contractor in your project

A general contractor is responsible for the overall management of a project, whether it's an office fit-out, renovation or new build. As prime contractor, he designs and builds your space, supervising each stage right through to handover.

Working in collaboration with engineering and design departments, he guarantees the solidity of the structure, adherence to deadlines and the quality of the work carried out by the various trades. The general contractor thus becomes your single point of contact, simplifying procedures and ensuring rigorous monitoring of work execution.

The advantages of a general contractor

Comprehensive support and simplified procedures

The general contractor takes charge of every stage of the project, frompreliminary design to handover of the keys, including administrative procedures such as applying for planning permission. This guarantees comprehensive project management and simplified administration for the owner.

Solid guarantees for total peace of mind

When you work with a general contractor, you benefit from the compulsory insurance cover stipulated in the French Insurance Code:

• The ten-year warranty, which covers damage affecting the solidity of the structure or rendering it unfit for use.
• The perfect completion guarantee, which requires the builder to remedy any defects reported at the time of handover.
• The biennial warranty, which ensures the proper operation of equipment that can be separated from the structure.
• Damage-ouvrage insurance, which covers repairs to defects discovered after acceptance.

These guarantees are essential to avoid any future claims or disputes, particularly in the event of cracks, seepage or other damage affecting the structure.

Controlling costs and deadlines

The general contractor commits to a firm and definitive contract, guaranteeing adherence to budget and deadlines. Rigorous supervision and effective coordination of subcontractors help avoid delays and optimizework progress.

Tailor-made projects thanks to multidisciplinary expertise

Relying on design offices and specialized partners (architects, engineers, construction professionals), the general contractor designs solutions tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're planning an extension, a new build or the renovation of an existing space, we guarantee a customized response to your needs.

Taking charge of construction site risks

The general contractor ensures that all construction insurance is taken out, such as professional liability insurance and multi-risk worksite insurance, protecting the client against any structural or equipment-related damage.

Why is it the right solution for companies?

Growing companies, or those with specific fit-out requirements, find in a general contractor the ideal partner to ensure the success of their real estate project. Here's why this solution stands out:

Optimized lead times for rapid delivery

In a business world where every day counts, meeting deadlines is crucial. The general contractor commits to a firm schedule, coordinating all the parties involved, from the structural work to the final handover phase. For a turnkey project, this approach guarantees that the work will be completed on time, without compromising the quality of the structure. Rigorous site supervision avoids the successive delays often encountered with multiple contractors.

For example, when renovating and fitting out offices, the client benefits from a clear view of theprogress of the work, with precise milestones for each stage, fromsite opening tocompletion.

Flexibility and anticipation of future needs

Businesses evolve rapidly, and their spaces need to keep pace with this dynamic. The general contractor can integrate a modular, scalable vision right from the design stage, to meet future needs:

• Designing and building spaces that can be expanded or modified at a later date, without compromising the solidity of the structure.
• Creation of adapted solutions to anticipate changes, such as the arrival of new teams, organizational changes, or adjustments required in the event of administrative procedures linked to a construction project.

A typical example: integrating modular zones into a turnkey construction project, so that companies can easily transform offices into meeting or coworking spaces according to their needs.

A turnkey solution for total peace of mind

As a single point of contact, the general contractor offers a complete solution, from project feasibility to site completion. For companies, this means

• Simplicity: No need to manage several service providers or project management.
• Peace of mind: The risks associated with disorders, delays or cost overruns are minimized.
• Customization: Every project is tailor-made!

Real-life examples of layout with Deskeo

At Deskeo, we've helped a wide range of companies with their fit-out projects, thanks to our turnkey offer:

Fitting out the offices of tech startup PlayPlay: Creation of a collaborative, modular space, perfectly reflecting the company's dynamic, innovative image, with particular attention paid to the quality of the finishes.

Renovation of the ISCG school premises: Transformation of an initially dark space into a bright, welcoming environment designed to meet teaching needs. Each room was designed around the theme of the four seasons, adding an original and inspiring touch.

Conclusion

Choosing a general contractor means opting for a global offer that guarantees quality, safety and on-time delivery.

At Deskeo, we master every stage, from design to completion, with rigorous monitoring and reliable partners.

Would you like to start a project with peace of mind?

Contact us today to discover our turnkey approach and transform your ideas into a professional space that lives up to your ambitions.