With our cities expanding and the demand for better-built businesses growing, there are endless fit-out companies on the market competing for your attention. But how do you know which one is the right one? We’re looking at some of the important aspects you need to consider when weighing up your options.

1. Experience – Age Matters

Experience matters when it comes to comparing different fit-out companies. Selecting a company with an extensive history can help bring you peace of mind by ensuring your dream project is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality.

With over 17 years of industry experience, Unita has established itself as one of the country’s longest-running fit-out and D+C companies. Equipped with a deep-rooted history in shopfitting, the Unita team have seen and experienced it all, meaning the team is equipped with the right knowledge and skillset to kickstart your project.

BUILT BY UNITA | Crown Hotel – Lutwyche, QLD

2. Do They Have a Specialty?

You wouldn’t hire a hairdresser to fix your car, so why would you hire a retail specialist to build your medical space? A key decision maker in your research should be to work with someone that is experienced in your project’s sector or has a proven track record of having expertise across a variety of sectors and project types.

A key example of this was when the Unita QLD team delivered Crown Hotel. As a part of Australian Venue Co’s refurbishment of iconic heritage-listed pubs and hotels; Unita was engaged to deliver the refurbishment and construction of the 141-year-old hotel. Due to the project’s heritage nature, there were some unforeseen hurdles that popped up during delivery. Although other shopfitters or D+C companies would have struggled, Unita’s extensive experience working with heritage buildings came in handy. As a result, the Unita QLD team could hand over a project that the client and locals loved. Works ranged from constructing the additional dining room to creating a brand new beer garden, which required the team to elevate the floor of surrounding buildings.

On top of this, you need to consider the fit-out company’s point of difference. Unlike some D+C companies, Unita offers the major benefit of in-house-built joinery. As a result, Unita is able to monitor joinery quality even closer and reduce the chance of lengthy lead times and delays.

3. Transparency is Top Tier

Committing to a fit-out is a big investment in the grand scheme of building your business. With this commitment, it’s vital that there is a level of transparency between you and your shopfitter, as well as a clear line of communication. To do this, Unita utilises the “six-step process”, as well as industry-leading construction software.

ON THE BLOG | Unita’s Six Step Process

As outlined in one of our previous posts – Unita will walk you through the six-step process to help you understand the fit-out journey and how we can deliver your dream project.

TECHNOLOGY | Nexvia – Cloud-Based Project Management Software

The Unita team are avid users of cloud-based project management software, Nexvia to track and communicate essential information to the project team, as well as clients. By having a centralised platform for Unita’s clients, Unita can provide transparency and peace of mind that other fit-out and D+C companies cannot.

Picking the right shopfitter is crucial to ensuring your project is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality. Many factors can impact the “right” choice for you, but with due diligence and a detailed background working on a variety of projects your shopfitter can bring you peace of mind. Essentially, engaging a company like Unita can help you streamline the whole fit-out journey.

If you’re ready to kickstart your project but don’t know where to start, get in touch with us today for a free consultation with one of our fit-out specialists.