12
Dec
2017
Four Takeaways from The Office Conference 2017
Posted On December 12, 2017  By Ron Derven  And has No Comment

With flexible or coworking office space thriving in urban centers and spreading to the suburbs, developers need to take a close look at opportunities in their own markets, according to speakers at The Office Conference 2017, a collaboration between NAIOP and the Global Workplace Association (GWA), […]

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12
Jul
2017
Using Tech, Design and Dialogue to Spark Innovation
Posted On July 12, 2017  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Incubators, accelerators, start-up spaces – the lines are often blurred on what these buzzed-about terms mean. In a new report from the Brookings Institute, “Innovation Spaces: The New Design of Work,” authors Julie Wagner and Dan Watch shed some light on these spaces and the trends […]

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06
Jul
2017
Office Space Demand Forecast Solid through 2018
Posted On July 6, 2017  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

It’s impossible to predict the future with complete accuracy. However, it is crucial to make informed forecasts about future demand in the commercial real estate industry. “Whether they are players in politics, diplomacy, or business, or are just engaged citizens, practical people cannot begin to make […]

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10
May
2017
Work Placemaking: Transforming Office Buildings into Indoor Neighborhoods
Posted On May 10, 2017  By Scott Matthews  And has 1 Comment

Attracting talent is no longer the sole domain of human resources. Office building landlords increasingly play a role in providing the amenities and sense of community that make workplaces desirable. Placemaking, a collaborative approach to urban planning and design, has helped live-work-play neighborhoods to thrive by […]

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24
Mar
2017
Idle Capacity is the Foundation of the Sharing Economy
Posted On March 24, 2017  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

Idle capacity is all around us. Cars often sit unused in driveways or parking lots for hours each day, and a typical office, even if it’s occupied and busy during the business day, normally sits empty after hours, some two-thirds of the day. Tapping into this […]

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20
Mar
2017
Designing Richer Workplaces—for Humans, of all People
Posted On March 20, 2017  By Scott Delano  And has No Comment

For most knowledge workers today, it’s possible (though maybe not desirable) to get through the work day without looking up from a laptop screen, save for a few quick breaks. A typical day can be filled with hours staring at spreadsheets, doing triage on an email […]

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28
Feb
2017
Turn Your Office into an After-hours Concert Space
Posted On February 28, 2017  By Kathryn Hamilton  And has 1 Comment

We’ve all been there: you pay good money for concert tickets, only to have the experience spoiled by a loud bar scene or a chatty concert-goer seated behind you. Now one rising company has created a solution that not only gets you in front of performers […]

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14
Feb
2017
Longer Commutes Make for Unhappier Employees
Posted On February 14, 2017  By Rachel Karitis  And has No Comment

How important is employee happiness to their employers? Not surprisingly, very important – job satisfaction leads to higher productivity, increased profits and lower turnover. The bottom line: keeping employees happy is essential for a company’s overall success. There are a lot of factors that go into […]

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25
Oct
2016
Buckle Up and Kick Back: Autonomous Vehicles and CRE
Posted On October 25, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has 1 Comment

Early tech adopters looking forward to sitting back while their cars navigate the daily office commute can celebrate that – while fully autonomous vehicles are likely several years down the road – automakers are actively implementing aspects of this technology. In fact, if your car has […]

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13
Oct
2016
The Challenges of Building for a Transforming Workforce
Posted On October 13, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Today’s business cultures vary by age, speed, size, innovation and more – and successful brands thrive by attracting and retaining top talent in an environment that inspires them. This Nov. 1-2 at O.CON: The Office Conference, Jason Hickey, president and CEO of Hickey & Associates, will […]

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