At Datum, we’re known as shopfitters. And there’s no doubt we’re experts in retail and hospitality fit-outs too. But after doing far greater numbers of commercial fit-outs over the last couple of years, it’s struck us as a bit funny that people see the two...
Chances are that if we’re working on a client’s project, we’ll need to get building consents. Building consents are generally a lot of admin. Sometimes they really feel like a thorn in our sides; they take a lot of paperwork, and if mis-handled, can really slow...
After the year that was 2020, one thing stuck out to me time and time again – just how important it is to build a strong company culture. It was our team that got us through a year with some serious ups and downs and I...
If we want a world to live in for generations to come, we need to do better. That’s the message coming through loud and clear from scientists, and because of it, sustainability is a hot topic across all industries. Consumers and organisations are pushing for...
Who worked from home last year? Yup, even I’ve got my hand up! Despite my wife’s best efforts to distract me with jobs around the house, and a spa encouraging me to clock off around, oh, midday(!), I jumped between work-from-home and work-from-office. It was a...
Every few years this question pops up – whenever someone’s gotten spooked about the market or there’s a season’s lull in spending. The answer is categorically no. Spending is up, but how and where we spend is always changing, adjusting to the tastes of the market...
At Datum, we’ve been invested in in-house joinery manufacture almost since day one. As soon as we were able to expand from a small project management company and get our own factory, we were designing and manufacturing our products and projects in-house. In-house manufacture means we’re...
We had a chat with Lizzi Whaley, CEO of commercial interior designers Spaceworks Design Group, and asked her about what makes them different, the great work they do, and the work we’ve done together on projects across the country. Thanks Lizzi for your time. How’d you...
So you’ve just signed the lease for a new project. Congrats! You’re now one step closer to your new shop, office, or restaurant – and on the first leg of your fit-out journey. There’s probably a deadline in place, and a lot to cover –...
What makes a successful fit-out? Some of the aspects sound obvious, like good time management and a solid set of plans. But there are plenty of things that can get in the way too – like a global pandemic and nationwide lockdown, although there’s not...
Looking to engage a fit-out provider but not sure who to go for? Since the fit-out process is new to many people, and getting the right team on board can make or break your project, we’ve put together a list of what we reckon are...
From a cramped Ponsonby space to a stunning new hub in Mt Eden, Rocket Kitchen have created the perfect launchpad for their future growth – and Datum made it happen. Find out how....
We are excited to announce that we have now outgrown our existing premises and are on the move!...
The team at Datum are quite excited to be working on multiple stores in the new DNZ owned Northwest Shopping Centre in Massey, Auckland. We have already completed fitouts for Katsubi, Just Cuts and Istanbul Kebabs and have secured Franich Jewellers, Hallensteins, The Coffee Club...
Datum Projects are extremely pleased to be working in partnership with Hallensteins and Glassons. Having carried out the fitout of Hallensteins 500m2 flagship store in Auckland's Queen Street, we've now embarked upon a refurbishment programme across the brands. [gallery link="none" ids="15904,15902"]...
We are delighted to welcome aboard Alan Greenwood as our Lead Project Manager. Alan brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in the shopfitting sector, and is a great fit with our team....
Datum Projects Ltd was recently featured in Joiners, a niche market trade magazine aimed primarily at those that manufacture in the joinery (wood), cabinetmaking, furniture and kitchen manufacturing industries. Here is the article featured in the March 2014 publication: Established two years ago, shopfitters Datum Projects...