{"id":8531,"date":"2024-10-14T15:22:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T14:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalfm.co.uk\/?p=8531"},"modified":"2025-09-08T12:29:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T11:29:55","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-our-refurbishment-fit-outs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/what-is-the-difference-between-our-refurbishment-fit-outs\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Difference Between Our Cat A &amp; B Refurbishment Fit-Outs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8531\" class=\"elementor elementor-8531\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f97b23c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"f97b23c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40b2305\" data-id=\"40b2305\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1104812 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1104812\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When planning an office or commercial space fit-out, one of the most important decisions to make is whether to go for a <b>Cat A, CAT A+<\/b> or <b>Cat B fit-out<\/b>. These terms are often used in the facilities management and construction industries, but their differences can be unclear. At Global Facilities, we specialise in helping clients understand and implement the best fit-out solution for their needs. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what each category entails and how they can benefit your space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b90900c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"b90900c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd41268\" data-id=\"bd41268\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d20b7b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9d20b7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e597b2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e597b2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Cat A Fit-Out?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80b52fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"80b52fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8541\" alt=\"Cat-A Fit-Out\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-A-Fit-Out-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85a6451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85a6451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <strong>Cat A fit-out<\/strong> refers to the basic finishing of an interior space, preparing it for occupation but leaving it as a blank slate. This type of fit-out typically includes essential building elements like:<\/p><ul><li>Raised floors and suspended ceilings<\/li><li>Basic lighting and mechanical systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)<\/li><li>Painted perimeter walls<\/li><li>Essential internal walls and lobbies, such as reception areas and lift spaces<\/li><\/ul><p>In essence, a Cat A fit-out provides the foundational structure but doesn\u2019t personalise the space. This level of fit-out is often commissioned by landlords to make the space marketable to prospective tenants, who can then modify it according to their needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da83672 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"da83672\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-815c52a\" data-id=\"815c52a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6be15e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6be15e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Cat B Fit-Out?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5308f86 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"5308f86\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25e4805\" data-id=\"25e4805\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7ec96e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c7ec96e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8543\" alt=\"Cat B Fit-Out\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Cat-B-Fit-Out-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f720eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"7f720eb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f9d9dda\" data-id=\"f9d9dda\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0535446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0535446\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p>Once a tenant takes over a Cat A space, they often choose to proceed with a <strong>Cat B fit-out<\/strong>, which transforms the blank canvas into a fully operational workspace. A Cat B fit-out is tailored to a business\u2019s unique specifications and includes:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"><li>Partitioning offices, meeting rooms, and breakout areas\u00a0<\/li><li>Installing flooring, choosing colour schemes, and wall finishes<\/li><li>Adding bespoke lighting, branding elements, and artwork<\/li><li>Furnishing the space with workstations, kitchens, and reception areas<\/li><li>Setting up IT infrastructure and other operational systems<\/li><\/ul><p>With a Cat B fit-out, a company can design the office environment that suits their brand, culture, and workflow. It\u2019s where the real personality of the workspace comes to life, ensuring that the space is not only functional but also aesthetically aligned with the business\u2019s identity.<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ecad087 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"ecad087\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28438d7\" data-id=\"28438d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90920bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90920bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is a Cat A+ Fit-Out?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-913f8ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"913f8ee\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-14a9437\" data-id=\"14a9437\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f39e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f39e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <strong>Cat A+<\/strong> fit-out strikes a balance between Cat A and Cat B specifications, offering tenants a ready-to-use space with minimal customisation. Designed by landlords for seamless move-in, it includes upgraded finishes, pre-built areas, lighting, power, and basic furnishings. Popular with businesses seeking temporary or serviced offices, it ensures a professional, functional environment from day one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b095e7\" data-id=\"3b095e7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f507a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3f507a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2165181591-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8546\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2165181591-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2165181591-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2165181591-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2165181591-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2165181591-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/globalfacilities.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-2165181591-825x550.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f613f6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"f613f6b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-14df7fe\" data-id=\"14df7fe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60f8359 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60f8359\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Differences<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9bef517 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"9bef517\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eac6a95\" data-id=\"eac6a95\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-342681f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"342681f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Scope<\/strong>: Cat A fit-outs deliver the basics, leaving the space ready for further customisation. Cat A+ fit-outs offer a higher level of completion, including elements such as basic furnishings so that tenants can move in. Cat B fit-outs include the complete transformation, bringing in bespoke elements such as decor, branding, and layout that fit the tenant\u2019s vision.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ce565c\" data-id=\"7ce565c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c9af3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c9af3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong>: Cat A and Cat A+ fit-outs are often undertaken by landlords preparing a space for potential tenants. Cat B is typically commissioned by businesses moving into a space, turning it into a workplace tailored to their operations and branding to suit their company.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea0506b\" data-id=\"ea0506b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1652933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1652933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Since Cat B fit-outs involve more detailed work like interior design, furnishing, and technology setup, they tend to be more expensive than Cat A. However, the value of having a fully customised and functional workspace can make it a worthy investment. Cat A+ Fit-Outs can be a great option for value-for-money.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-73029de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"73029de\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19008e3\" data-id=\"19008e3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6da33d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6da33d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Does It Matter for Your Business?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-119064d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"119064d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33366e9\" data-id=\"33366e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5535977 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5535977\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choosing between Cat A, CAT A+, and Cat B fit-outs depends on where you are in your property journey. If you&#8217;re a landlord preparing a space for new tenants, a Cat A and Cat A+ fit-out might be all you need. On the other hand, if you&#8217;re moving into a new office or commercial space, a Cat B fit-out will ensure the space reflects your brand and meets the specific needs of your team.<\/p><p>Global Facilities offers a comprehensive range of <strong>facilities management and fit-out services<\/strong>, guiding you through the process from start to finish. Whether you&#8217;re working with a blank canvas or need to refine a workspace to meet your business\u2019 needs, our team will help you achieve the perfect balance between functionality and style.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f9311a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default rt-parallax-bg-no\" data-id=\"7f9311a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f927cca\" data-id=\"f927cca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8ea5b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8ea5b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Ready to transform your space? <a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/global-facilities\/free-consultation?month=2024-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book in your free consultation<\/a> today to explore our refurbishment and fit-out solutions and learn how we can help you create a workspace that enhances productivity and reflects your brand identity.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When planning an office or commercial space fit-out, one of the most important decisions to make is whether to go for a Cat A, CAT A+ or Cat B fit-out. 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