What you get
A structured approach with clear scope, quality delivery, and reliable communication.
Flexible scope depending on handover condition and tenant requirements.
Milestones aligned to trading/occupancy deadlines.
Quality detailing, clean lines and presentation.
Controlled working and disciplined site management.
Why clients choose RIB
We focus on clarity and quality: tight scope, clean finish, and structured delivery.
- CAT A: base build readiness — ceilings, M&E first fix, lighting, fire/safety basics (scope dependent)
- CAT B: full fit-out — partitions, finishes, flooring, decoration, brand presentation
- Retail/office/business unit shopfitting with clean handover and snag control
- Clear scope and change control to protect time and budget
This service is delivered with clear documentation and a defined process. Exact deliverables depend on project scope and site conditions.
Clear breakdown of work, timeline and costs.
Structured steps and key milestones.
Final checks, tidy finish, and completion summary.
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How it works
A simple, structured journey from first call to delivery.
Understand your brand requirements, use-case, constraints and deadlines.
Define CAT A/CAT B scope, inclusions, milestones and estimate route.
Trades coordinated in stages with quality checks and progress updates.
Final checks, snag resolution, clean handover aligned to occupancy.
CAT A vs CAT B — what’s included
Clear scope is everything in commercial fit-outs — here’s what each stage typically includes.
- Ceilings and base finishes (scope dependent)
- M&E first fix / basic lighting provision (scope dependent)
- Fire/safety basics and compliance items (as required)
- A clean ‘ready for tenant’ handover standard
- Partitions, joinery, feature finishes and detailing
- Flooring, decoration, brand presentation elements
- Final M&E second fix aligned to the tenant layout
- Snagging, deep clean and occupancy-ready handover
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about this service.
CAT A prepares the space to a base-build standard (ready for a tenant fit-out). CAT B is the full tenant fit-out: partitions, finishes, flooring, decoration, branding and final presentation.
Yes — we can scope and deliver either stage independently or as a combined programme depending on your handover condition.
Yes — we plan milestones to align with occupancy or trading deadlines and keep progress visible throughout.
Where required we can plan access routes, work windows and staged delivery to reduce disruption.

