Zynga, a popular gaming company, partnered with JLL to upgrade their workplace during lease renewals. This collaboration allowed Zynga to successfully relocate to San Mateo, with JLL driving a notable 30% reduction in construction costs for their new 60,000-square-foot office.

When it comes to the success of a project, various factors could contribute to its erosion, including both time and financial considerations. However, one common culprit responsible for these setbacks is scope creep. Effective project management practices entail maintaining control over project flow and ensuring team members adhere to the original scope of work. This principle becomes particularly crucial as organisations manoeuvre through the intricate process of optimising their office space. By upholding project scope, organisations can safeguard against unnecessary deviations and maximise project outcomes.

Take this scenario: Your business wants to include a new office tool for employees that initially focuses on file sharing and task management. However, as you dive deeper into the project, you decide to incorporate additional features like chat platforms and employee tracking. It’s crucial to be cautious, as adding too many extras can complicate the plan and increase costs. But with a vigilant PM, you can avoid these issues. They will assess what features are necessary versus desirable, ensuring a balanced approach to project scope.

Sustainable practices in workplace projects are no longer optional but essential. A skilled project manager can embed sustainability into every phase of your project to ensure the use of eco-friendly materials, implement energy-efficient designs and advocate for waste reduction practices. By incorporating green building standards and certifications like LEED, a PM can significantly lower your project's environmental footprint and, ultimately, result in long-term cost savings due to reduced energy and resource consumption.

Webcor, a major commercial construction company in California, needed to redesign its offices to meet its sustainability goals. They engaged JLL’s project management services early to pursue two-star Fitwel® certification and prioritise employee health. JLL identified the need for fleet electrification due to high carbon emissions from the light-duty truck fleet and achieved the rest of these goals without extra expenses to the budget.

An expert PM knows that there's no one-size-fits-all answer. They roll up their sleeves, tailoring their strategy to meet each client's specific needs and wants. With their finger on the pulse, they quickly adjust the project's size as it needs change, ensuring it always hits the mark. Their skills bring value far beyond the immediate fiscal outcomes as they improve time efficiency, cost management and risk reduction. Hiring a project manager isn't simply a position to fill; it's an investment in your company's lasting success.

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