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As more governments and industries consider the environmental impact of climate change, commercial construction is under scrutiny because it is responsible for 40% of annual global carbon emissions. About 29% of the CO2 emissions come from building operations and another 11% from materials and construction. For many in the industry, the need to be more environmentally […]

Current global trends in the workplace have forced organizations to radically change how they work. With the move to remote and hybrid working, a massive shift in the workplace culture is underway. Organizations are now reevaluating their priorities and building work environments that ensure workers feel safe, engaged, inspired, and productive. There is a lot […]

Steel is a widely-used material in the prefabrication of optimized access flooring. Because it is durable, the upfront larger investment is quickly offset by a more cost-effective and sustainable outcome. Statistical data provided by The World Steel Association regarding the longevity of steel states: Steel scrap from lower-value steel products can be converted into high-value […]

To say that we’re moving towards a new era in building construction and management may be a cliche, but it’s undeniably true. The past decade has seen an emphasis on both green building and smart building construction, with goals of sustainability and system performance converging in many spaces. The size of the U.S. Green Building […]

Savvy business owners recognize that their workspaces are a reflection of their team. Successful modern-day office spaces are intuitive and adaptive since things inevitably change over time. Rather than trying to force conformity onto people, your building and workspace have to be transformative, to keep up with your business’ needs. Today’s architects and designers understand […]

The terms value engineering, value management, and value analysis basically describe one thing— a standard providing the necessary systems, materials, and equipment to projects at the lowest possible cost. The idea is to substitute a product, means or method with a less expensive alternative without sacrificing quality and functionality. It might sound easy on paper, […]

Case Study: Stan Walt and his shift managers take advantage of the COVID shutdown to update the bingo room in his Kelowna BC facility. Set in the south of the Province of British Columbia, Canada, along the beautiful Lake Okanagan, sits the city of Kelowna, where Stan Walt, the proud owner of the Chances Kelowna […]

According to Intel, the global value of IoT technology is climbing toward a possible $6.2 trillion by 2025. While smart building advancement is occurring in manufacturing and healthcare, the trend is booming across all verticals. There’s a lot of money flowing down the pipeline and supporting new development and innovation in building design. One reason […]

Savvy business owners recognize that their workspaces are a reflection of their team. Successful modern-day office spaces are intuitive and adaptive since things inevitably change over time. Rather than trying to force conformity onto people, your building and workspace have to be flexible, to keep up with your business’ needs. Today’s architects and designers understand […]

Those working in commercial construction or real estate know all too well how regulations, bureaucracy and the proverbial red tape tend to hamper project creativity. These kinds of hurdles affect everyone from carpenters, structural engineers, architects and project managers, as well as everyone in between. However, no matter how cumbersome local, state and federal oversight […]