In the world of retail and commercial office fitouts, time is money. For many businesses, a delayed opening doesn’t just mean frustration, it can mean lost sales, wasted marketing spend, and missed opportunities. This is especially true for small fitouts, where every day counts in getting doors open and customers inside.

At Brisbane’s RJR Shopfitting, we understand the urgency that comes with smaller-scale projects. Our team has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results on tight deadlines, without compromising on craftsmanship or attention to detail.

 

Why Speed Matters in Small Fitouts

Small fitouts are often driven by fixed timelines. A lease might dictate when you can access the space, marketing campaigns may already be locked in, and seasonal peaks can’t be shifted to suit construction delays. Every extra day closed can eat into potential revenue.

When Optus Chermside required a complete telco retail fitout refurbishment within just 14 days of demolition, the stakes were high. The store needed to be stripped, rebuilt, and ready for customers in record time, with no room for error.

 

Planning is Everything

Meeting ambitious deadlines starts long before tools hit the site. At RJR Shopfitting, we begin with meticulous planning to ensure every trade and task is sequenced for maximum efficiency. From site set-out to delivery scheduling, nothing is left to chance.

For Optus Chermside, this meant:

  • Rapid demolition of the existing store, including all joinery, ceilings, shopfront, and tiled flooring.
  • Immediate commencement of tenancy wall repairs, painting, and new ceiling installation.
  • Coordinating trades to work in sync, avoiding the bottlenecks that can derail a tight schedule.

 

Skilled Trades, Streamlined Workflow

One of RJR’s greatest advantages is our end-to-end capability. With a trusted network of skilled trades and in-house expertise, we can control timelines more effectively than projects relying on multiple disconnected contractors.

The Optus Chermside fitout included:

  • Structural steel framework to support floating display tables, a standout design feature.
  • Glazing, plumbing, and electrical installations completed to precise specifications.
  • A Charcoal Zenolite shopfront with glass above, and a modified shopfront column to house an interactive TV.

By managing these elements in parallel rather than sequentially, we kept the project moving and on track for an early handover.

Meeting Deadlines Without Cutting Corners

Fast doesn’t mean rushed. Even under the pressure of a two-week turnaround, our quality control processes ensured every element met both our own high standards and the client’s expectations.

For Optus Chermside, this meant delivering a store that not only opened on time but also showcased a brand-new design concept, the first of its kind in Queensland.

The RJR Advantage for Small Fitouts

Whether it’s a boutique store, a small office space, or a compact showroom, our approach to small fitouts offers clear benefits:

  • Time efficiency – We deliver to deadline without sacrificing craftsmanship.
  • Flexibility – We adapt quickly to challenges without disrupting the schedule.
  • Complete service – From demolition to final detail, we handle it all under one roof.

When the pressure is on to open your doors quickly, you need more than just a builder, you need a team that can combine speed with precision. At RJR Shopfitting, we’ve proven time and again that fast turnarounds and exceptional quality can go hand-in-hand.

Thinking about a small fitout? Let’s make it happen, on time, on budget, and built to impress Contact RJR Shopfitting Today.