You can build a custom office pod to fit your brand or a specific space, shape or size, but it will be costly. Frankly, you pay more to build when you build from scratch. Expect to pay at least $40,000 or more for a small office meeting pod. You may deal with as many as seven contractors—including framing, drywall, electrical and more—and they will parade in and out of your office creating unnecessary distractions and upheaving teams.
Not only are you losing out when it comes to cost, you’re losing out in time savings, which is just as important when considering office design. Simply put, DIY takes a lot of time. Expect to spend two months or more for a built-in office meeting pod, time that could be better spent running and growing your business.
A DIY office meeting pod would likely require:
Permits, landlord permissions and working with contractors.
Consultation with an architectural engineer and building manager to ensure safety.
Commissioning 3D models and professional design of AC, electrical wires, sprinkler systems, soundproofing material, and air ventilation.
Hiring a lawyer to contractually protect what a contractor does — or does not do — inside your office
Final sign offs from a licensed electrician, fire marshal, and building inspector.
On the flip side, order a pre-fab office meeting pod, receive it within a few weeks, and your team can get to work in just a few hours courtesy of plug & play installation.