Office partition walls?

[Mark M]

A slightly unusual question but I have the possibly of getting my hands on a lot of office space for a very good price. Its way too big for my needs but with a few partition walls in the right places I could end up with a number of offices that I could let out.

Having no experience of this I was wondering what my options were? I know there are partition "systems" which from a quick Google suggests they are quite pricey so I was wondering if it could be done by a building/joiner with a frame and plasterboard combo? MY initial thought with this would be poor sound insulation but could there be anything done to improve this? There wont need to be any windows as the offices all would back on to an external wall which has a lot of very big windows.

The office is solid floors with carpet tiles from what I can tell and a false ceiling.

Thanks

 

[Maccapacca]

If you want a proper cost plan PM me.

If you want some general advice then have a look at the BG White Book which will give you partition build ups to certain DB ratings. You need to think about fire compartments and where they are depending on what use and times you are looking at renting them out.

If you are offering a serviced office with 24hr concierge the fire compartments will be different to if you are letting out a communal corridor with offices with their own keys.

Again you'll need specialist advice.

 

[Abyss]

You will also need to involve building control as you are changing the fire escape routes and building physical walls.

 

[Derek W]

You will also need to involve building control as you are changing the fire escape routes and building physical walls.

and as the offices would be in different 'occupation' they would need to be 1hr fire rated walls. Is there communal or separate WC facilities etc. Could end up growing arms and legs.

 

[Nikumba]

While not as important as firewalls etc need to think how are you going to do power and data for these offices

 

[Windle]

There's also a glut of office space available (depending on area) so you need to be sure you will actually have a market.

 

[Deus Ex]

Whats the area of newcastle?