Key takeaways
- The IT-Label Pre-Inspection maps out, before occupation, how the digital infrastructure of a space is set up.
- The inspection looks at internet connection, cabling, wifi, technical room and available digital provisions.
- The goal is early insight and fewer surprises, not a verdict on good or bad.
- Anyone wanting to go a step further can have the digital delivery level officially assessed with an IT-Label.
- For tenants, the pre-inspection is useful to know what you are actually renting or taking over digitally.
You would not buy a car without taking a look under the hood. The same should really apply to a workspace. Yet many organizations sign a lease without knowing what digital infrastructure is actually present in the space. The square meters are viewed, the location assessed, the finish appreciated. The digital foundation remains invisible until someone sits down at a desk and things do not work as expected.
The IT-Label Pre-Inspection for digital delivery level is meant to bring that moment forward. Instead of discovering afterwards what is missing, we map out before occupation how the digital infrastructure of a space is set up. Think of it as the MOT test for your workspace: a check under the hood before you set off.
IT infrastructure is nowadays simply the engine of an organization. Without a solid digital foundation, virtually any business grinds to a halt, regardless of how presentable the space looks otherwise.
What the pre-inspection looks at under the hood
During a pre-inspection, we look at the components that together determine whether a space can function digitally. That goes beyond the question of whether there is internet; it is about the interplay between connection, cabling and the place where the technology comes together.
- The internet connection and the available connection point in the building.
- The cabling in the space and its quality.
- The wireless coverage and the setup of the wifi in the building.
- The technical room where equipment and connections come together.
- Other digital provisions that relate to the intended use.
The result is not a value judgment. A pre-inspection does not state that a space is good or bad, but makes clear what is present and what may still need to be arranged. That distinction matters: it is about clarity, so you know what you are getting into.
Why early insight pays off
Most digital surprises arise only after the handover of keys. Only then does it turn out that the connection is slower than expected, that cabling to certain workstations is missing, or that the technical room still needs adjustment. By that point, the negotiation over who arranges what has long been closed.
A space that looks the part on the outside may still need to be fully fitted out digitally. That is something you would rather know before signing than after.
By carrying out the inspection beforehand, the conversation shifts to the right moment. Available provisions are put on the table, missing components are identified, and the division of costs between landlord and tenant can be discussed with proper grounding. That prevents confusion and shortens the path to a workable situation.
From pre-inspection to official classification
The pre-inspection is primarily intended as an added service. If you want to take things a step further afterwards, the digital delivery level can be officially assessed and classified with an IT-Label. Where the pre-inspection is a first look under the hood, the label provides a structured outcome that you can record and share.
The classification runs from IT1+ PREMIUM to IT5 SHELL and describes what is present in a space, not how good it is as a building. A floor that is deliberately delivered as shell space fits into the methodology just as well as a workspace that is fully equipped.
| Step | What it delivers |
|---|---|
| Pre-inspection | Initial insight into available digital provisions |
| Assessment | Structured review of the delivery level |
| IT-Label | Recorded classification that you can share |
You decide how far to take it. Some organizations are satisfied with the insight the pre-inspection provides, while others want to formally record the outcome per floor for administrative purposes or the lease agreement.
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The pre-inspection is useful whenever a space changes users. For a tenant considering signing a lease, it provides clarity on what digital infrastructure is in place. For an owner who leases out space, it makes visible what the building has to offer and where investment may still be needed.
The insight also helps with a shell or turn-key delivery. Whether something is truly move-in ready does not depend only on floors and walls, but just as much on whether the digital setup is in order. Knowing this in advance puts you in a stronger position in the conversation and saves you surprises.
Your next step
First check what is under the hood, then you know what you are actually renting. If you are considering occupying or leasing out a space, schedule a pre-inspection before the arrangements are finalized. That way you start with a clear picture instead of an assumption.
If you would like to know how a pre-inspection works in your situation, get in touch or first take a moment to read what the IT-Label actually is. IT-Label makes visible what is currently still invisible.
