Need clarity on a building’s electrical capability?
A quick electrical building assessment can identify capacity, compliance risks, and upgrade opportunities before leasing campaigns begin.
GKR Projects assist commercial property teams with:
- Electrical building assessments
- Upgrade recommendations
- Fit-out and make-good works
1. Building Power Capacity
Do you know how much electrical capacity the building has available?
- Total incoming power supply
- Maximum demand / current load
- Spare electrical capacity available
- Ability to support high-energy tenants (restaurants, gyms, medical)
Why it matters: Tenants often require significant power for equipment, kitchens, HVAC, or specialised operations.
How GKR Projects can help: Visual inspection, investigate existing mains cable sizes and calculate the current carrying capacity (how much power you can put through the current cable).
2. Switchboard Capacity
Can the building support additional tenant circuits?
- Spare capacity in the main switchboard
- Space for additional circuits
- Modern safety protection installed
- Clear circuit identification
Why it matters: If switchboards are full or outdated, tenant fit-outs may require costly upgrades.
How GKR Projects can help: Visual inspection and audit of current switchboard to assess age, what breakers are currently installed. So a site specific audit is essential.
3. Tenant Metering
Can electricity usage be measured per tenancy?
- Separate tenancy metering
- Sub-metering installed
- Accurate allocation of electricity costs
Why it matters: Transparent energy costs are increasingly important to tenants.
How GKR Projects can help: Metering is dependent on the size of the current cables and maximum demand. Full load metering through an existing meter can only carry 100amps per phase. Anything above 100amps must have a CT meter. Visual inspection is essential.
4. Lighting Efficiency
Has the building been upgraded to modern lighting?
- LED lighting in common areas
- LED tenancy lighting
- Sensor lighting in bathrooms and storage areas
- Efficient carpark lighting
Why it matters: Energy-efficient lighting reduces operating costs and improves presentation.
How GKR Projects can help: Supply and install quality LED upgrade alternatives.
5. Electrical Compliance
Is the building’s electrical infrastructure compliant?
- Emergency lighting tested and compliant
- Exit signage operational
- RCD (safety switch) protection installed
- Electrical inspections up to date
- Thermo scan
Why it matters: Compliance issues can delay leasing and expose landlords to risk.
How GKR Projects can help: Setup a digitized asset register and maintenance schedule.
6. Leasing Readiness
Is the space prepared for tenant fit-outs?
- Power available within tenancy
- Lighting suitable for office or retail use
- Cable pathways for data and communications
- Demolition, paint and patch of previous fit out
Why it matters: Spaces that are “fit-out ready” lease faster.
How GKR Projects can help: Our Design, Project Manage and Build services are customisable to site specific needs.
7. Future-Ready Buildings
Is the building prepared for modern tenant expectations?
- EV charging capability
- Solar potential
- Smart metering or energy monitoring
- Energy-efficient building systems
Why it matters: Sustainability and energy efficiency increasingly influence leasing decisions.
How GKR Projects can help: Our Design, Project Manage and Build services are customisable to site specific needs.
IS YOUR BUILDING LEASE-READY?
A GKR Projects building assessment will tell you exactly what your electrical infrastructure can support – and what upgrades will help it lease faster.