The search for work-life balance has been growing among workers. Traffic, limited time, and long commutes are some of the factors driving people to move around the city less and less, preferring hybrid work models, working from home, or even opting to work as close to home as possible.
It is in this scenario where time is a valuable resource that adding services to the development should be on the agenda of corporate condominium managers, keeping the development up to date with current demands and the new work dynamics, in which the space needs to be worth the visit.
Benefits of bundled services
By offering added services and amenities that make people’s lives easier, condominiums benefit in four ways: they deliver a positive customer/user experience, diversify revenue, increase asset value, and make them more competitive in attracting and retaining tenants. In other words, in addition to the infrastructure of commercial properties and their location, installed stores and added services in general are differentiators that add value.
Services to make life easier for users and add value to the business
To meet corporate demands, corporate buildings increasingly rely on bundled services. Offering solutions and services also helps companies add attributes to engage their employees. More than just cafes and shared meeting rooms, which can be rented by the hour, these new strategies aim to offer services and solutions to a diverse audience looking to resolve everyday issues, if possible, in a single location.
Renting an umbrella at a building’s reception or charging your electric car in the building’s garage are already services offered in corporate developments. Check out some examples and get inspired.
Added services focused on well-being
With the growth of the wellness movement, investing in decompression rooms and gardens can be an alternative for unused or difficult-to-lease spaces.
These spaces are designed for employees to take a break, rest, relax and unwind before returning to their desks with their batteries recharged and good ideas.
Mobility and shared transport
Many people, especially the younger generation, are adopting more sustainable habits in their lives, such as using bicycles and scooters to get to and from work or even to a meeting.
In some places, designating a parking area for a bike rack is already mandatory. Each city’s legislation must be considered to determine legal requirements, but even if this isn’t mandatory, it may be a public demand that, once met, can add value… and revenue.
When it comes to scooters, some commercial buildings have dedicated scooter stations for shared use. Car sharing can generate additional revenue and reduce the number of cars parked in the garage. As a bonus, these solutions help reduce the negative impact on the environment.
Services
Who hasn’t had to stop at the supermarket on the way home? Simple and cost-effective to install, a mini market in a condominium offers convenience and practicality for building visitors.
The condominium only needs to provide a suitable space with power and internet points, as the investment in furniture, equipment and products is the responsibility of the company that will operate and manage the mini-market.
Umbrella rental and car dry cleaning services are also a great help, making anyone’s day easier.
The installation cost of these three services is low. All that’s required is to rent or provide a space for the companies to operate.
Electric station
The Brazilian Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) has issued a simple regulation on the matter, leaving it up to companies to decide whether or not to charge for the charging of electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and how much to charge. At the Palácio Austregesilo Athayde Building , a project managed by Engepred in downtown Rio de Janeiro , the new facility has already opened, with two charging spots for electric cars.
One of the disadvantages of electric charging stations is the cost of chargers. According to a survey by technology company ABB, a residential charger (called a wallbox) costs between R$5,000 and R$10,000 and is enough to charge an electric vehicle with a 300-km range in 8 to 12 hours. A public fast-charging station (1 to 2 hours for the same vehicle) would cost R$50,000 to R$60,000. However, depending on the negotiation and the partners, the project may be exempt from the actual payment.
If there’s a desire to add value and bring even more sustainability to operations, there’s certainly no shortage of solutions, formats, and partnerships!
