From the field
Practical, specific guides on sourcing and running an office fit-out - not thin filler, written for the same CRE/FM leads and consultants Cubely is built for.
How to write an RFP for an office interior fit-out (what to actually include)
A vague RFP gets vague proposals back - and you end up comparing apples to oranges because every firm filled the gaps differently. Here's what a fit-out RFP needs to actually include to get comparable, useful responses.
15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Open-plan vs cabin layout: choosing the right office design for hybrid work
The open-plan-vs-cabin debate isn't really about which one is better - it's about which tradeoffs match how your team actually works now, post-hybrid. Here's how to think about it honestly.
15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
How long does an office fit-out actually take? A realistic timeline
Fit-out timelines get blown not by any one phase running late, but by underestimating how much has to happen sequentially before construction even starts. Here's a realistic phase-by-phase breakdown.
15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
Architect vs Interior Designer vs turnkey contractor: who do you actually need?
These three categories overlap enough that most people default to hiring whichever one they've heard of - which often means paying for the wrong scope, or missing a category entirely. Here's the actual difference.
15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
What a green office fit-out actually requires (LEED and IGBC, explained plainly)
Green certification for an office fit-out isn't just about efficient lighting - it changes what you brief your consultants on from day one. Here's what LEED and IGBC actually look at, and what to plan for.
15 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Office fit-out compliance in India: fire NOC, occupancy, and other approvals explained
Compliance approvals rarely make it into an early fit-out conversation, and that's exactly why they end up delaying move-in dates. Here's what's typically involved and why it belongs in your planning from day one.
15 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
How to evaluate a consultant's portfolio and past projects before shortlisting
A beautiful portfolio photo tells you almost nothing about whether a firm can deliver your specific project on time and on budget. Here's what to actually look for before you shortlist.
15 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
How to plan an office fit-out project: a step-by-step guide
Most office fit-outs don't go wrong in construction - they go wrong in the first two weeks, before anyone has been hired. Here's the planning sequence that keeps the rest of the project sane.
26 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Turnkey vs multiple specialists: which delivery model is right for your office project?
One company running the whole project, or a set of specialists you appoint and coordinate yourself? Neither model is automatically better - here's how to actually decide.
26 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Who do you need on an office project? A guide to the consultant categories that matter
Office projects touch strategy, design, engineering, project management, and more - but not every project needs every specialist. Here's how to work out which ones yours actually does.
26 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
RFI vs RFP: which one should you run first for your office fit-out?
An RFI and an RFP solve different problems, and running the wrong one first is the single most common reason office fit-out sourcing drags on. Here's how to tell which you actually need.
25 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
How to budget an office fit-out in India without getting blindsided later
Most office fit-out budgets don't blow up because the number was wrong - they blow up because half the real costs weren't in the number to begin with. Here's what a realistic budget actually needs to account for.
25 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
What to actually check before hiring an MEP consultant for your office
MEP is the category most likely to cause real problems later if it's rushed at hiring time - because unlike finishes, you can't easily see or fix a bad MEP decision once the ceiling's closed. Here's what actually matters when evaluating one.
25 Sept 2026 · 3 min read