Infrastructure and continuity
Document power topology, generator and UPS interface, cooling, fresh air, carrier diversity, equipment access, physical security and incident response. Ask for evidence and service levels.
Workplace and talent
Map commute catchments, shift transport, amenities, accessibility, wellbeing and hybrid-work patterns. A technically strong building can still fail if the employee journey is poor.
Commercial and delivery risk
Compare area definitions and total occupancy cost, then validate fit-out approvals, procurement lead times, handover status, expansion options and dependencies on future phases.
Evidence to request
Ask for approved drawings, fire and occupancy documents, electrical single-line diagrams, redundancy narratives, lift studies, water and HVAC information, security design, sustainability certificates and recent operating data where available.
Red flags during selection
Unclear area definitions, unsupported certification language, dependence on unfinished access, no written utility commitments, unrealistic fit-out dates and vague expansion promises require resolution before commercial negotiation advances.
Sources
Source access and page review date: 1 September 2026.