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5 things you may not know about the The Kendeda Building
What you can learn from this next-level sustainable Atlanta building Many of our clients ask how they can make their projects more sustainable while staying within their budget. There is a common misconception that building green is always more expensive – in fact,...
Which sustainability certification best meets your project?
An office that’s better for people and the planet must have sustainability goals. You’re in luck: sustainability is a hot topic right now, and that means more options than ever. One available tool to manage your project’s sustainability goals is certification through...
Your medical office’s first impression
Create a waiting area that lowers your patients’ anxiety. The waiting room is your medical office’s chance to make a first impression. While a sterile, unwelcoming waiting room can increase patients’ anxiety, a well-designed space can help every appointment start off...
Learn from urban planners
What commercial interior contractors can learn from urban planners. This thought-provoking article about the dark side to urban beautification highlights the ways that well-intentioned efforts to make urban spaces more welcoming and functional can backfire. Many of...
Consider how people will move throughout the space.
Commercial contractors design for people to move around easily. The most livable cities are designed on a pedestrian scale, with restaurants, parks, and retail located within walking distance from housing and office buildings. To increase the “livability” of your...
Amenity spaces—worth your time and money?
Exceptional amenity spaces can help create a great employee experience – and even get your workforce excited about returning to the office! However, some amenity spaces are over-hyped and under-utilized. Here’s how to tell what’s worth your time and money....
Construction Sustainability
True sustainability in construction accounts for the lifetime of an asset, so understanding what we can do as general contractors to protect our client’s building is critical. Sustainable construction involves using renewable and recyclable materials on building...
What Tech Workers Want in an Office
There are three things that make an office great, according to tech workers. The technology sector has been relatively slow in returning to the office – understandably so, since many employees’ responsibilities can be completed from the comfort of home. However, the...
4 Things to Know About Retrofitting Office Space
Retrofitting Office Space for Life Sciences Use. While many companies have been right-sizing their office space to adapt to remote and hybrid work, the life sciences industry has seen a massive influx in funding...