Office Space

Office Space

January 20, 2021
Don Catalano

5 Reasons to Move Your Office to the Suburbs During COVID-19

In this article, you'll learn: How moving to the suburbs can lower your office occupancy costs. How unconventional suburban locations can offer additional savings. The potential benefits of following your employees as they move to the suburbs. The coronavirus pandemic has caused major disruptions to every facet of life, and no matter what your industry […]
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6 Tips for Employees Returning Back to the Office

In this article, you'll learn about: Supporting employee mental health with counseling and stress management. Offering flexible scheduling for personal challenges. Establishing clear safety protocols for a safe office return. Leading by example with management following new guidelines. With vaccine rollouts expected to ramp up in 2021, many companies that have yet to bring their […]
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5 Modern Office Building Technologies

In this article, you'll learn: How cellular boosters improve mobile signal strength in offices. The use of proximity sensors for automating tasks and tracking movements. How smart elevators enhance safety and reduce exposure. The benefits of adaptive HVAC and lighting for a more comfortable workspace. Office buildings aren't just spaces to work anymore. Instead, they're […]
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Tips for Getting the Best Office Deal By Creating Competition For Your Tenancy

In this article, you'll learn: How cellular boosters enhance signal strength for better connectivity. How proximity sensors improve automation and track movement. How smart elevators increase safety and reduce exposure risks. The benefits of adaptive HVAC and lighting for comfort and efficiency. Sometimes, the process of leasing office space can seem like it is is […]
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Will COVID-19 Kill Workplace Culture?

In this article, you'll learn: How workplace culture is defined and why it matters, even in a remote setting. Key questions to help define your company's unique culture. The challenges of maintaining workplace culture in a virtual environment. How embracing video communication can help reinforce culture remotely. Strategies for protecting and sustaining workplace culture during […]
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5 Tips for Suburban Office Site Selection During COVID-19

In this article, you'll learn: Why single-floor buildings are preferred during COVID-19. The importance of starting the site selection process early. The need to ensure technology infrastructure meets business needs. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected office site selection and relocation. Some corporations have already announced that they won’t be reopening their offices until mid-2021. While […]
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Will COVID-19 Kill The Coworking Office Model?

In this article, you'll learn: The rise of coworking spaces and their popularity among freelancers and startups. COVID-19's impact on coworking, leading to declines in usage and revenue. New safety measures in coworking spaces, such as social distancing and sanitation. The evolution of coworking spaces to offer more private, spacious setups post-COVID. The recent outbreak […]
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6 Tips When Downsizing Your Office Space

In this article, you'll learn: How to define your goals and plan for downsizing Tips for maintaining safety and social distancing in a smaller space Ways to repurpose common areas and rethink workspaces The importance of creating private spaces for employees For many companies, downsizing your office space can be an excellent way to control […]
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What to Know About Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Fees

In this article, you'll learn: What Common Area Maintenance (CAM) fees are and how they are calculated. The potential hidden costs and how landlords adjust CAM fees annually. What expenses are typically included in CAM fees for various commercial spaces. Steps to control CAM costs, including double-checking calculations and requesting audits Common area maintenance fees, […]
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Coworking & COVID-19: Will Shared Space Survive—or Thrive?

In this article, you'll learn: Why coworking spaces remain valuable for flexibility during COVID-19. The challenges coworking spaces face with social distancing and density. Economic limitations that hinder coworking spaces from adapting to COVID needs. How communal coworking designs may not meet post-COVID demands. Why coworking will survive but shift towards more privacy and traditional […]
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How COVID is Ushering in New CRE Green Building Initiatives

In this article, you'll learn: How COVID-19 temporarily reduced emissions and highlighted environmental issues. The increasing focus on green initiatives in commercial real estate. The role of smart technologies in boosting energy efficiency and air quality. The benefits of sustainable investments and decarbonizing CRE portfolios. It did not take long for the COVID-19 pandemic to […]
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COVID-19 Forces Many Companies to Sublease Office Space

In this article, you'll learn: How COVID-19 has increased subleasing as companies downsize or go remote. Which cities are seeing the biggest spikes in sublease space, like San Francisco and Denver. Projections that office vacancies will continue rising in the next few years. The challenges of subleasing as tenants compete with property owners to fill […]
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