Project Accommodation for a Shopfitting Contractor
Project Accommodation for a Shopfitting Contractor
3 Foremen, 12 Weeks, 200 Miles from Home
A more practical approach to long-term accommodation for a 12-week retail fit-out project working away from home.
The Enquiry
A commercial shopfitting company needed accommodation for three skilled foremen working on a 12-week retail fit-out project approximately 200 miles from their home base.
With the team required on site throughout the project, accommodation needed to be comfortable, practical and cost-effective. The company also needed a solution that would support the team’s day-to-day needs without creating unnecessary administration for those managing the project.
Hotels were the familiar option, but booking separate rooms for several weeks meant recurring reservations, limited living space and ongoing food costs.
The client needed an alternative that would provide:
- Suitable accommodation for three contractors working away from home for an extended period.
- Convenient access to the project site, allowing the team to travel to and from work efficiently.
- A more practical living environment, with separate bedrooms and shared space to relax after work.
- Kitchen and laundry facilities to support everyday living and help manage food costs.
- Predictable accommodation expenditure to support project budgeting and cost control.
- Straightforward booking and management, minimising time spent coordinating accommodation around demanding project schedules.
Our Solution
Checkin Apartments sourced a three-bedroom serviced apartment approximately 15 minutes from the project site, providing the team with a more practical alternative to separate hotel rooms.
The Experience
Supporting the team throughout the project
For a project lasting 12 weeks, the right accommodation needs to do more than provide a bed for the night. It needs to work around the team’s schedule, routines and practical requirements. The serviced apartment provided a stable base for the foremen throughout their time away from home.
A consistent base near the site
With accommodation approximately 15 minutes from the project, the team could settle into a routine without the disruption of moving between weekly hotel bookings.
More control over everyday costs
Having access to a kitchen gave the contractors the option to shop for groceries and prepare their own meals rather than rely on cafés, takeaways and restaurants throughout the working week.
Space to unwind after work
Separate bedrooms offered privacy, while the shared living area created space to relax after demanding shifts. Laundry facilities also made a prolonged stay more manageable.
Less repetitive booking administration
A continuous accommodation arrangement reduced the need to manage recurring hotel check-ins, check-outs and reservations, helping keep the focus on delivering the fit-out project.
Accommodation aligned with project requirements
By considering the duration, team size, site location and everyday living needs together, the accommodation could be selected around the realities of the job rather than the default of booking individual hotel rooms.
Need accommodation for your next fit-out project?
Tell us where your team needs to be, how many people require accommodation and how long the project is expected to run. We'll source suitable options around your location, budget and requirements. Discuss Your Project Accommodation
