By Amy Braun and Barry Dube Commercial Office Facilities Spaces that are the right size can increase productivity, boost employee satisfaction, and attract and retain talent. Office spaces are changing. As market demands and shifting work styles drive companies to re-think the traditional office, facility managers are helping their firms discover many benefits beyond trimming…
Bringing nature inside to improve the well-being of occupants has become a design imperative. DESIGN INNOVATION REPORT | JUNE 19, 2018 | JOHN CAULFIELD, SENIOR EDITOR There has been much discussion lately about architecture and biophilia, defined as the inclination of humans to connect with nature. The wellness and sustainability movements have helped push biophilia to…
As marketers of professional services, we know what PR and marketing tools are available and most effective for a desired outcome. Smart marketers conduct their due diligence and market research, execute on PR and marketing initiatives, and then gauge success and outreach. However, possessing marketing knowledge isn’t enough. Professional services marketers need to understand their…
Photos Copyright Robert Benson Photography The University of Houston has completed Health 2, the university’s second health and biomedical sciences building in Houston, according to press release. The nine-story, 300,000-square-foot facility provides a new home for the university’s College of Pharmacy, the Student Health Center, community clinical and…
As New England’s design and construction firms continue to teem with work, the region’s young stars have more and more opportunities to show their stuff. And the skills are diverse among the 11 honorees of this year’s ENR New England Top Young Professionals competition. Areas of expertise include building information modeling (BIM), construction management and…
By Uma Ramanathan | Photos by Tim Wilkes For nearly 125 years, Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo provided world-class care to the moms, children and babies of Western New York. The 617,000-square-foot hospital property was comprised of seven interconnected buildings constructed between 1917 and 1995. The campus had become cumbersome for circulation, the floor plates…
by Jason Costello and John Fowler Just as healthcare delivery is evolving through new patient-provider approaches and transformative technology, so is the design of healthcare facilities rapidly advancing by the use of Lean process improvement methods. Lean in healthcare has focused on continuous, incremental improvement of existing processes that were primarily concerned with the operational aspects…
By Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM, President & CEO of Rhino PR Headshots can provide the first impression of a firm’s employees to potential clients as they conduct due diligence or review a proposal. Employee headshots should convey professionalism, confidence and personality, and can set the tone for how potential clients perceive your firm. All too…
AUTHOR: Susan Shelby, FSMPS, CPSM on May 24, 2018 Social media powerhouse LinkedIn recently celebrated its 15th anniversary as the world’s largest professional network. With over 546 million users globally, LinkedIn can be a powerful addition to any social media strategy. Gone are the days when LinkedIn was used only by recruiters and job seekers.…
300,000-square-foot facility provides a new home for the College of Pharmacy, Student Health Center and other functions. The University of Houston has completed construction of Health 2, its second health and biomedical sciences building. The nine-story, 300,000-square-foot facility provides a new home for the university’s College of Pharmacy, the Student Health Center, community clinical and wellness spaces, and two…