Exchange Square Office Reinstatement – 1,300 sq ft Returned in 4 Weeks
In September 2020 Agrey Office Contracting Limited stripped and reinstated Suite 3407, 34/F, One Exchange Square—a compact but highly serviced 1,300 sq ft tenancy for Noroo Holdings (HK) Co., Ltd.
The project demanded strict compliance with Hongkong Land’s Reinstatement Obligations schedule and the use of landlord-nominated contractors for HVAC, fire services, plumbing and ceiling works—no exceptions.
▲ Four-week time-lapse: from fully fitted suite to pristine bare shell.
Project at a Glance
| Location | Suite 3407, One Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Client | Noroo Holdings (HK) Co., Ltd. |
| Floor area | 1,300 sq ft (121 sq m) |
| Programme | 4 weeks on-site + 2-week lead time (Aug–Sep 2020) |
| Scope | Bare-shell demolition • WG acoustic ceiling replacement • Floor screed & trunking make-good • ICI #1733 wall refinishing • HVAC, FS, P&D & PA reinstatement by nominated contractors |
Compressed Four-Week Schedule
| Phase | Key activities |
|---|---|
| Lead time (2 wks) | Order WG ceiling panels; submit Work-Permit (EXSQ-C001) & worker badges; lodge HK$20 M CAR policy. |
| Week 1 | Protect core corridor; dismantle partitions, carpet & raised floor conduits; night-shift waste removal. |
| Week 2 | HVAC disconnect & relocation; sprinkler blanking; redundant distribution board removed. |
| Week 3 | Install new ceiling grid; pour 25 mm screed; first-coat ICI #1733 on walls and columns. |
| Week 4 | Second-coat paint; reinstall lighting & PA; issue WR1 & FS251; BMO inspection and sign-off. |
1 | Meeting Hongkong Land’s Reinstatement Obligations
The landlord’s obligations sheet ran to three pages and 32 line-items. Below is a distilled checklist and how Agrey satisfied each requirement.
| Obligation (excerpt) | Agrey action |
|---|---|
| Replace entire WG acoustic ceiling in white powder-coat. | Supplied 195 new panels via JEC quotation QA46/H/11/20/00312 (see image) and fitted in Week 3. |
| Remove all tenant conduits & reinstate trunking draw-wires. | Night-shift floor chase removal; new nylon draw-wires installed before screed. |
| Return sprinkler spacing to landlord grid; submit FS251. | ATAL completed hydraulic test & issued signed FS251 on 15 Sep 2020. |
| Provide HK$20 M third-party CAR insurance. | Zurich policy number ZUR-20-0921 lodged with BMO before mobilisation. |
| Wall finish: ICI traffic grey #1733, 2 coats. | Two-coat roller system applied Days 18–22, dry-film thickness 90 μm. |
2 | Logistics & Permit Administration
- Work-Permit turnaround: 24 h – submitted EXSQ-C001 with CAR certificate, received approval next business day.
- Worker badges: 17 operatives processed in one batch; collection time 30 minutes at Podium Level 1.
- Lift booking: Goods lift available only 07:00–09:00 & 19:00–22:00; all waste scheduled accordingly.
- Noise control: Drilling/hacking restricted to Sunday 09:00–18:00; demolition completed over two consecutive Sundays.
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Target | Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| Total duration | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Landlord snags | <5 minor | 0 |
| Worker badge compliance | 100 % | 100 % |
| Waste recycled | 60 % | 61 % |
| Ceiling acoustic NRC | >0.65 | 0.68 (per JEC test) |
3 | Client Comment
“Agrey delivered on time despite HKL’s tight rules and multiple nominated vendors—zero defects on hand-back.”
— Noroo Holdings (HK) Facilities Lead
4 | Why This Project Matters
- Compliance mastery – every landlord line-item closed first time.
- Micro-footprint efficiency – 1,300 sq ft delivered with the same rigour as a 20 k sq ft floor.
- Nominated-contractor orchestration – seven separate JEC & ATAL work streams fitted into a four-week calendar without clash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the noisy-work hours at Exchange Square?
Drilling and hacking are limited to Sundays and night-shift windows; we programme demolition accordingly.
2. Must I use HKL-approved contractors?
Yes. HVAC, fire, ceiling and power work must be executed by firms on the Approved Contractors List; Agrey books and supervises them under one contract.
3. How long do worker badges take?
24 hours after submission of Form EXSQ-C003. We batch all staff to avoid delays.
4. Is HK$20 M CAR insurance mandatory?
Absolutely. Work Permits are only released after proof of cover; our Zurich policy met the requirement.
5. What’s included in your hand-over pack?
Work Permit, Contractor List, Worker Badge log, CAR certificate, WG panel delivery dockets, FS251, WR1, before/after photos and HKL sign-off letter.
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