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Process & cost

How a fit-out project runs: design–build workflow, permits, PCCC (fire-safety) acceptance, Design & Build vs separate tendering, timeline and cost.

08 Jul 2026 · 8 min read · FDI Office

Renovating an old office: process, cost, after-hours work

Renovating an old office while it operates: a 6-step process, fit-out cost of VND 4–12 million/m², after-hours work, and dust and noise control for staff.

Process & Cost

08 Jul 2026 · 7 min read · FDI Office

Office reinstatement (making good): checklist and cost

The reinstatement obligation at lease end: the clause in Vietnamese office leases, a making-good checklist, reference costs and how to protect your deposit.

Process & Cost

08 Jul 2026 · 8 min read · FDI Office

Upgrading an office from Grade B to Grade A: full scope

Upgrading a Grade B office toward Grade A: the real differences, the MEP, HVAC, PCCC and finishes scope, the building's limits, and reference costs.

Process & Cost

29 Jun 2026 · 7 min read · FDI Office

Design & Build vs Design-Bid-Build for FDI office fit-out

Comparing turnkey Design & Build with separate design plus a construction tender for FDI office fit-outs: schedule, accountability, cost and variation risk.

Process & Cost

29 Jun 2026 · 7 min read · Industrial

PCCC fire safety acceptance for FDI factories in IPs

How PCCC appraisal and acceptance works for FDI offices and factories in industrial parks: responsibilities, cost per m², why items split, and AIC's GC role.

Process & Cost

04 Sept 2025 · 8 min read · Residential

First apartment fit-out: an A-to-Z 5-step guide

A first apartment fit-out has 5 steps: define needs, choose a design-build firm, review drawings and quote, sign the contract, then supervise and hand over.

Process & Cost

07 Oct 2024 · 6 min read · FDI Office

5 golden principles of office interior design

Five office interior design principles: optimise space, express brand identity, prioritise function and ergonomics, harness natural light, and balance open-plan areas with private zones.

Process & Cost

07 Dec 2020 · 7 min read · Residential

9 home renovation mistakes to avoid, especially the kitchen

9 common home-renovation mistakes, mostly in the kitchen: grooved tiles, handleless cabinets, grease-catching chandeliers, glass sinks and bad lighting.

Process & Cost

06 Mar 2020 · 6 min read · General

How long does interior design and fit-out take?

A turnkey apartment interior takes about 6–9 weeks: design 10–15 days, permit 3–6 days, workshop fabrication 7–10 days and on-site fit-out 30–45 days.

Process & Cost

11 Jan 2020 · 6 min read · General

Fitting out a Grade A building: prepare to avoid delays

Grade A fit-out demands 3 things: delivery windows and after-hours work, skilled tradespeople who avoid drilling walls, and clarifying mandatory materials.

Process & Cost

04 Dec 2019 · 6 min read · General

Fit-out registration procedures in a building

Fit-out registration in a building: register the schedule and worker list with management, prepare ID papers, obey site rules, and get after-hours permits.

Process & Cost

19 Dec 2018 · 7 min read · General

DIY apartment interior design or a turnkey service?

DIY interior design gives control and saves the fee but risks poor function and costly extras. A turnkey service adds an architect and one clear lead.

Process & Cost

20 Nov 2018 · 7 min read · General

Interior fit-out process: 5 steps to warranty

A standard interior fit-out has 5 steps: cost estimate, contract, production and installation, handover, and a warranty up to 24 months in 20–30 days.

Process & Cost

20 Oct 2018 · 7 min read · General

Interior design process: from concept to 2D/3D approval

The interior design process has 2 phases: initial consultation to capture needs and shape concepts, then detailed design with survey, drawings and approval.

Process & Cost