Office Space

Office Space

July 13, 2020
Don Catalano

The Benefits of Suburban Office Locations

In this article, you'll learn: Why suburban office locations offer lower rent than downtown spaces. How suburban locations reduce transportation costs and offer free parking. The benefits of lower taxes and fewer regulations in suburban areas. How suburban offices offer cheaper housing and more space for employees. The 2010s were the decade of many things, […]
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What Will Office Layouts Look Like After COVID-19?

In this article, you'll learn: How social distancing and visual cues will reshape office layouts The shift away from open office spaces to enclosed or divided workstations Changes to office traffic flow, wider hallways, and redesigned conference rooms New features like hand hygiene stations and wellness check areas Businesses developing re-opening plans following COVID-19 lockdowns […]
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Office Space & Amenities Post COVID-19

In this article, you'll learn: How health check stations and hands-free technology will improve office safety The shift from open office layouts to designs that support social distancing The increased importance of indoor air quality and frequent cleaning Why connectivity will become a crucial amenity for hybrid work environments COVID-19 has caused major disruptions for […]
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5 Ways That COVID-19 Will Change Offices

In this article, you'll learn: Why some office spaces may become obsolete post-COVID How companies may downsize or adopt flexible office schedules The potential rise in office relocations to less populated areas How office layouts and amenity needs will shift to prioritize health and safety COVID-19 has impacted all facets of life with ramifications that […]
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Redesigning Your Office Layout in an Era of Social Distancing

In this article, you'll learn: How to redesign office layouts with sanitized furniture and distancing measures How to enhance natural light and use flexible seating for a better workspace Key health protocols like screening, staggered schedules, and no-touch options For the post quarantine workplace, coworkers may no longer be able to share desks, if you […]
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Ways Office Layouts Will Change with COVID-19

In this article, you'll learn about: Redesigning workspaces with dividers and reoriented desks for better social distancing. Improving shared areas with enhanced cleaning protocols and touchless devices. Reconfiguring infrastructure with touchless systems and one-way flow paths. Adjusting office layouts by reducing conference room capacity and adding smaller collaboration spaces. Office construction standards have changed as […]
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Five Reasons to Look for Office Space NOW

In this article, you'll learn: How COVID-19 challenges encourage more objective office space decisions Why less competition gives you a strong advantage in the current market How landlords are eager to attract tenants, offering more concessions Why construction and tenant improvement allowances (TIA) can stretch further While COVID-19 is still having a historic effect on […]
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The New Normal – Office Design Post COVID-19

In this article, you'll learn: Office layouts will shift to less dense, more spaced-out workstations. How touchless technology will reduce physical contact in the workplace. Workspaces will evolve to be safer, productive, and pleasant post-COVID. While COVID has made working from home into a necessity for many companies that want to keep operating, workers will […]
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Ways to Restructure CRE Leases in the COVID-19 Era

In this article, you'll learn: How rent abatements can offer temporary relief by reducing or waiving rent. The advantages of rent deferrals, letting you pay rent later to conserve cash now. Lease extensions as a way to secure abatements by extending your stay. Creative options like percentage rent or additional guarantees for more flexibility. Whether […]
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Could Coronavirus Trigger Force Majeure Contract Breaks?

In this article, you'll learn: What force majeure is and how it affects commercial real estate contracts. How COVID-19 could trigger force majeure clauses in leases. The impact of government actions and the virus on lease agreements. How tenants might benefit from renegotiating leases during this time. Contract agreements are an important part of any […]
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COVID-19 and Your Office Renewal

What You’ll Learn from the Article:: The impact of less collaboration in virtual work environments and why it's not as effective as in-person interactions. Challenges of reduced management control when employees work remotely. Risks of reduced employee retention in a virtual workspace. Why returning to the office can be a key solution to these challenges […]
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