Phasing: dividing up the floor and the time
We divide the site into successive works zones, with buffer zones and, if necessary, temporary fallback premises (“swing space”). Each phase specifies who moves where, when, with what IT equipment, and what remains accessible: toilets, emergency exits, critical rooms, reception.
Noise, dust, safety
Noisy works are scheduled outside working hours or in time slots announced in advance. Works zones are physically separated, and walkways and emergency exits are kept open. The contractors' schedule incorporates these constraints from the tender stage: they come at a price.
Informing teams, consulting the works council
In companies with at least 50 employees, a project that significantly alters working conditions requires the works council (CSE) to be consulted (French Labour Code, art. L2312-8). Beyond the legal obligation, teams need to know in advance what changes for them each week. Change management.
Frequently asked questions
Do works in occupied premises cost more?
Often, yes: multiple phases, works outside normal hours, protection, internal moves. The extra cost is estimated from the contractor tender stage and compared with the cost of a full temporary relocation.