Construction management office
Designing a modern construction management office requires careful consideration of space,
functionality, and flow between rooms. Below is a detailed layout with room specifications,
requirements, dimensions in millimeters, and the relationship between rooms.
▎Modern Construction Management Office Design
▎1. Reception Area
• Size: 15,000 - 23,000 mm² (150 - 250 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Reception desk
• Waiting area with seating for 4-6 people
• Display area for company brochures and awards
• Accessible entry
• Relation: Located at the front entrance for easy access.
▎2. Conference Room
• Size: 30,000 - 46,500 mm² (300 - 500 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Conference table (seating for 8-12 people)
• Audio-visual equipment (projector, screen, video conferencing capabilities)
• Whiteboard or smart board
• Acoustic treatment
• Relation: Adjacent to the reception area for client meetings; close to the open office for team
discussions.
▎3. Open Office Area
• Size: 55,800 - 111,500 mm² (600 - 1,200 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Workstations for project managers and staff
• Ergonomic office furniture
• Collaboration spaces with informal seating
• Access to power outlets and data ports
• Relation: Central location to promote collaboration; connects to private offices and meeting rooms.
▎4. Private Offices
• Size: 11,000 - 18,500 mm² (120 - 200 sq. ft.) each
• Requirements:
• Desk and chair
• Storage (filing cabinets or shelves)
• Windows for natural light
• Soundproofing
• Relation: Located along one side of the open office area for privacy but easy access to collaborative
spaces.
▎5. Break Room / Kitchenette
• Size: 15,000 - 23,000 mm² (150 - 250 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Refrigerator, microwave, sink
• Seating area (table and chairs for 4-6 people)
• Coffee machine and storage for snacks
• Relation: Positioned near the open office area for easy access during breaks.
▎6. Restrooms
• Size: Each restroom should be approximately 5,000 - 10,000 mm² (50 - 100 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Separate facilities for men and women (or unisex if space allows)
• Compliance with ADA standards
• Sinks, toilets, and proper ventilation
• Relation: Located near the break room and open office area for convenience.
▎7. Storage Room
• Size: 9,300 - 13,900 mm² (100 - 150 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Shelving units for supplies and materials
• Space for construction documents and plans
• Lockable door for security
• Relation: Near the open office area for easy access to materials.
▎8. IT Server Room
• Size: 9,300 - 18,500 mm² (100 - 200 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Climate control (air conditioning)
• Secure access
• Racks for servers and networking equipment
• Backup power supply (UPS)
• Relation: Ideally located near the open office area but with restricted access.
▎9. Meeting Rooms
• Size: Each room should be approximately 15,000 - 23,000 mm² (150 - 250 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Tables and chairs for small group discussions (seating for 4-6 people)
• Whiteboard or flip chart
• Video conferencing equipment
• Relation: Close to the open office area and conference room for flexibility in meeting sizes.
▎10. Copy/Print Room
• Size: Approximately 9,300 mm² (100 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Copy machines, printers, and scanners
• Storage for paper and supplies
• Work surface for sorting documents
• Relation: Located near the open office area for easy access by staff.
▎11. Project Management Room
• Size: Approximately 18,500 - 27,900 mm² (200 - 300 sq. ft.)
• Requirements:
• Space for project management software displays
• Collaboration space with whiteboards or pin-up boards
• Access to project documentation and materials
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Here’s a detailed layout for a modern construction management office, including room requirements,
dimensions in millimeters, and how the rooms relate to each other.
Office Layout Overview
1. Reception Area
Size: 3,000 mm x 2,500 mm (7.5 m²)
Requirements: Reception desk, seating for visitors, informational displays.
Relation: Located at the front, serving as the main entry point.
2. Open Office Area
Size: 12,000 mm x 8,000 mm (96 m²)
Requirements: 6-10 workstations, collaborative space.
Relation: Directly behind the reception for easy staff access.
3. Conference Room
Size: 4,000 mm x 3,500 mm (14 m²)
Requirements: Conference table for 8-12 people, audiovisual setup.
Relation: Accessible from the open office and reception for client meetings.
4. Meeting Rooms (2)
Size: 3,000 mm x 3,000 mm (9 m²) each
Requirements: Tables and chairs, teleconferencing capabilities.
Relation: Adjacent to the open office for quick access.
5. Break Room
Size: 3,500 mm x 3,000 mm (10.5 m²)
Requirements: Kitchenette, seating area.
Relation: Near the open office and restrooms for convenience.
6. Restrooms (2)
Size: 1,500 mm x 2,500 mm (3.75 m²) each
Requirements: Compliance with ADA, sinks, and toilets.
Relation: Located centrally for easy access from all areas.
7. Storage Room
Size: 2,000 mm x 3,000 mm (6 m²)
Requirements: Shelving for documents and materials.
Relation: Adjacent to the open office for easy supply access.
8. File Room
Size: 2,000 mm x 2,500 mm (5 m²)
Requirements: Filing cabinets, climate control.
Relation: Near the storage room for efficient document handling.
9. Project Manager's Office
Size: 3,000 mm x 4,000 mm (12 m²)
Requirements: Desk, storage.
Relation: Located on the periphery of the open office for privacy.
10. IT/Server Room
Size: 2,500 mm x 2,500 mm (6.25 m²)
Requirements: Climate control, server racks.
Relation: Near the open office for easy tech support.
11. Lounge Area
Size: 3,500 mm x 4,000 mm (14 m²)
Requirements: Comfortable seating, recreational options.
Relation: Adjacent to the break room for relaxation.
12. Copy/Print Room
Size: 2,000 mm x 2,500 mm (5 m²)
Requirements: Copier, storage for supplies.
Relation: Near the open office for convenience.
13. Training/Workshop Room
Size: 5,000 mm x 5,000 mm (25 m²)
Requirements: Flexible seating, audiovisual equipment.
Relation: Separated for focused training, accessible from the open office.
Room Arrangement Format
1. Reception Area at the front.
2. Open Office Area directly behind the reception.
3. Conference Room adjacent to the open office, accessible from both reception and office.
4. Meeting Rooms on either side of the open office for easy access.
5. Break Room and Restrooms centrally located for staff convenience.
6. Storage Room and File Room close to the open office for efficient document access.
7. Project Manager's Office positioned along the perimeter for privacy.
8. IT/Server Room nearby for tech support.
9. Lounge Area adjacent to the break room for relaxation.
10. Copy/Print Room conveniently placed near the open office.
