Classifications | P Grade Space | A Grade Space | B Grade Space |
Definition | Land mark quality, modern space which is a pace–setter in establishing rentals and provides good views/environment; prestige lobby finish; on-site undercover parking; quality access to/from attractive street setting; premium presentation and maintenance. | High quality modern finishes; air conditioning; adequate on-site parking; market rental near the top of the range in the area in which the building is located; a good quality lobby finish; quality access to/from an attractive street environment; good safety/ security; and high quality presentation and maintenance. | A reasonable standard of finishes maintained to good standards and/or refurbished and renovated from time to time; air conditioning or good ventilation; adequate parking available. The rentals are generally around the middle of the range for the area in which the building is located. |
Specifications and technical criteria | 80-90% of these criteria should be satisfied across each category. | 80-90% of these criteria should be satisfied across each category. | 80-90% of these criteria should be satisfied across each category. |
Technology and communication: | Full central control UPS with flexible points; vertical (high rise) and horizontal communication spaces sized for future generations; dedicated (or potential) individual patch rooms; a high capacity and flexible telephone network system; a high spec and certified fibre optical backbone – fully ‘intelligent’ building; a CCTV system incorporating Digital camera/recording, sensors (heat/ motion), event driven (chip technology); Access Control premised on hi-tech human security interface (retina, prints etc). | Provision for individual UPS TI; vertical (high rise) and horizontal communication spaces with spare capacity above the average requirement; patch rooms available on every floor; telephone network compatible with high spec system; cabling and network infrastructure premised on Cat5e std plus, plug & play/internet ready; CCTV permitting large coverage with multiple recording; Online Access control system with proximity readers, unique tags, and +6 access levels. | Clean power with back-up generators only to critical areas; adequate communication spaces for current demand; patch rooms adequately sized with some capacity; basic 3×3 grid & sufficient cabling for telephone network flexibility; cabling & network infrastructure based on lower technology/ certified cat 5.2 RJ45’s point; basic CCTV with a few coverage points and standard to low/or no recording capacity; Access Control on 3-6 levels. |
Services | Security compromising high grade guards, armed, patrol dogs, multiple positions; maintenance services of the highest calibre. | Security compromising graded guards at entry points, with patrols and a guard monitoring system; quality maintenance services. | Qualified security company appointed, low–mid grade guards at entry points, armed response; efficient maintenance services. |
Amenities, Finishes & Quality | Base finishes of the highest spec and appearance; fast, luxurious, and high-tech elevators; wide stairwells with luxurious flooring & finishes permitting natural light; state of the art lobby & reception service; general floor plate permitting high degree of space planning flexibility; efficient natural light penetration; state of the art HVA permitting a high degree of control & environmental flexibility; landscaping & greening incorporating pristine/rare & beautiful plants/wildlife/water features in a functional & integrated design; may support amenities/services either available on site or as part of a functional complex; fully fitted kitchen/catering facilities for individual tenant use. | High material spec, functional design base finishes; fast elevators; high spec stairwells; lobby & reception of quality finishes/appearance & services; general floor plate permitting design flexibility; good balance between light and environmental control; Central Environmental Control premised on typical building management system with quality split system incorporated; attractive and functional landscaping & greening or attractive building exteriors; limited on site amenities but close at hand and/in safe walking/driving proximity; kitchen/catering facilities available individually or on shared basis. | Base finishes of functional/ pleasant design & compliant specifications; comfortable elevators in working order; stairwells permitting comfortable & safe passage; pleasant & functional central lobby/reception; general floor plate allowing some flexibility; some/adequate natural lighting; Central Environmental Control based on electro pneumatic system with limited flexibility; well-functioning a/c units and natural ventilation permitted; basic landscaping & greening. |
Parking | High ratio (+ 5/100m²) basement parking. | Parking – Adequate parking on site- mostly shaded or covered. | Adequate parking available on & off site – mostly open or shade cloth. |
Age / Upgrading | Generally less than 10 years old, well maintained and upgraded at intervals of around five years. | Generally 10-30 years old and major renovation or upgrade after 15 years. | Any age – adequately upgraded/ refurbished to modern standards. |
Public Environment | Street/foyer interface with visible security, pristine environment; additional public management initiative with visible benefits; direct involvement in improvement District/private services , with active implementation; best visibility/ exposure in area; vehicular access premised on clear , fast at all times, multiple ingress and egress points. | Safe, attractive and clean street/ foyer interface; surrounding public environment comprising good infrastructure; Improvement District / private services involvement or plans; good exposure and visibility; vehicular access only occasionally hindered , locality has good access to freeways . | Poor street/foyer interface and surrounding public environment; relatively poor exposure & access; general delays and hindrances for vehicular access and/or one access point. |
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