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30th September 2009
What is modular office furniture? I admit, when I first considered this question I had a pretty limited view of what it is. The first thing I thought of was the traditional cubby cubes that office workers are relegated to. As I considered it more, I reali... Read >
Author: MJ17th September 2009
Modular office furniture is an interesting development in modern business. I am not sure exactly how long it has been around, but my guess is that the first modular office furniture was seen in the form of windowless cubicles in about the 1960's or 1970's... Read >
Author: MJ02nd September 2009
The modern office, whether at home or at a company, houses many types of furniture meant to facilitate efficient and effective work environments. Storage, convenience, accessibility, and appearance are all aspects that must be considered when it comes to ... Read >
Author: MJ29th August 2009
Modern Office Furniture is made by fitting together standard quality furnishing pieces to form a uniform system. When you plan to buy modular office furniture, you buy pieces of furniture that you require for your office space. The different types of modu... Read >
Author: shipra kaul22nd August 2009
Modular office furniture can be a great investment for any company. If you are trying to figure out a way to accommodate your business as it grows in employee size, modular office equipment might be the best option for you.
Modular office furniture ca... Read >
Author: sdfurniture18th August 2009
If you are a local San Diego business, it may be important for you to do
business and to buy your office furniture from a San Diego vendor. There are
many options for you in this department of course and it is important that you
fully researc... Read >
Author: sdfurniture13th May 2009
If you're just starting out with a new business, brand new office cubicles can make a great impression on both your customers and your employees. In fact, new cubicles can really increase employee morale. So, even if your employees are the only ones who... Read >
Author: sdfurniture12th May 2009
If you're just starting out with a new business, brand new office cubicles can make a great impression on both your customers and your employees. In fact, new cubicles can really increase employee morale. So, even if your employees are the only ones who... Read >
Author: sdfurniture12th May 2009
Choosing office furniture can be exciting as you flip through magazines and catalogues, trying to find what will best suit your needs and of course, what designs you think look the very best for your space! But as exciting as it is, there are some practic... Read >
Author: sdplasticsurgery12th May 2009
If you find your business in need of office cubicles, chances are that you are mentally preparing to lose a large chunk of money to the cause of a new, high-quality product. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Instead, you may want to consider buyi... Read >
Author: sdfurniture11th May 2009
In San Diego modular office furniture is everywhere. In fact, the modular style is being used world-wide for complete office customization. So, if you have an office, you should consider modular office furniture.
What is modular office furniture? We... Read >
Author: sdfurniture11th May 2009
If you find your business in need of office cubicles, chances are that you are mentally preparing to lose a large chunk of money to the cause of a new, high-quality product. However, it doesn't have to be that way. Instead, you may want to consider buyi... Read >
Author: sdfurniture11th May 2009
In San Diego modular office furniture is everywhere. In fact, the modular style is being used world-wide for complete office customization. So, if you have an office, you should consider modular office furniture.
Choosing San Diego office chairs is n... Read >
Author: sdfurniture11th May 2009
In San Diego modular office furniture is everywhere. In fact, the modular style is being used world-wide for complete office customization. So, if you have an office, you should consider modular office furniture.
What is modular office furniture? We... Read >
Author: sdfurniture17th April 2009
Recently I purchased some modular office furniture when I was moving my home office. I wanted a work environment that was more conducive to work, so that meant getting out of the family room. I decided to use an upstairs room that was not being used wisel... Read >
Author: MJ13th March 2009
Bush Furniture is a leader in the ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture industry, and especially in modular office furniture. They have been around since 1959, and have two business segments: Bush Furniture North America and Bush Furniture Europe. Not only d... Read >
Author: MJ10th March 2009
Owners and managers of commercial office rental properties are coping with an uncertain market as tenants themselves seek ways to weather difficult economic conditions. How tenants are responding to these conditions is revealed in an on-line poll posted b... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle09th March 2009
The term "performance enhancing" is perhaps unfortunately more associated with questionable drugs and related substances taken by athletes than a viable process to improve health through proper nutrition, to make computers run more efficiently or to parta... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle05th March 2009
I know that green is in these days, and I don’t mean the color, but living green as in environmentally friendly. For those of us who thought doing something good for the environment meant recycling our milk cartons, cereal boxes and tomato sauce cans an... Read >
Author: MJ03rd March 2009
"An yll wynde that blowth no man to good, men say" is reported to be first recorded in John Heywood's A dialogue containing the number in effect of all the proverbs in the English tongue, 1546, according to The Phrase Finder. Today we can interpret the ex... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle03rd March 2009
“What goes around comes around” is a tired cliché that can take many meanings including those implied by others – “everything old is new again” and “history repeats itself.”
These phrases can apply to office walls which in early workplac... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle25th February 2009
Mt. Olive, NJ, February 11 – As the creators of the Complete Office Concept and the market leader in providing superior quality modular office furniture systems at prices averaging 40% below its competitors, MAiSPACE has added a leasing option for its d... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle25th February 2009
The term “systems furniture” might conjure up an image of modular office furniture used in employee workspaces. But systems furniture is far more versatile and can be an attractive, economical means to create a welcoming environment for company visit... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle24th February 2009
According to an article in Office Furniture & Design, seating accounts for more than 25 percent of the office furniture industry. “The office chair is where workers spend most of their working lives,” says Mark Bassil, vice president and co-founder o... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle24th February 2009
Collaborative Workspaces, Green and Service Top Office Furnishings Trends
Today’s Facility Manager, in its review of 2008 furnishings trends, discussed three key topics – namely collaborative workspaces, green workspaces and the importance of custome... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle24th February 2009
Over the past many months we have been served up a daily dose of headlines reporting massive layoffs at firms of every size and scope. Few are the businesses unaffected by the economic downturn, and as companies shed staff to cope with decreasing revenue... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle24th February 2009
An old saw suggests that a tidy office is the sign of a sick mind. Googling the expression yields some interesting results, but humor aside, disorganized workspaces can exert a negative effect on productivity as staff members search for misplaced documen... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle24th February 2009
While the term corner office is fast becoming anachronistic as open office designs pervade today’s workplaces, noticeably different workspace designs can be a strong incentive to giving superior performance.
“Recognition is the key here,” says Ma... Read >
Author: Mel Joelle31st January 2009
When I was a kid I used to watch the workers in my Dad’s office work away in their little modular office furniture cubicles. It was like watching little worker ants dutifully managing the one or two tasks that they had been assigned for life, thinking n... Read >
Author: MJ06th January 2009
It is an “old” joke in the modern world about working in a large room full of cubicles. It is what drones do, and what the average office worker dreams of escaping. But let’s face it, there are a lot of benefits to a modular office, and modern modul... Read >
Author: MJ12th December 2008
Offices can often look dull and basic due to the costs that are limited to them and the little effort that is put into decorating for business purposes, but nothing looks more professional than a well furnished and equipped business premise and furniture ... Read >
Author: Laura room01st December 2008
Properly designed office furniture systems must pair with correct body mechanic practices to help avoid ergonomic disorders including repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and back injuries.
"There is no doubt that ergon... Read >
Author: Chris Carter11th November 2008
According to timeforchange.org, a carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon dioxide is a so called greenhous... Read >
Author: Chris Carter10th November 2008
Virtual offices, also called shared office space, and executive suites or serviced offices, provide temporary facilities for organizations setting up operations in a new location or space for additional personnel.
“The key word here is ‘temporary,... Read >
Author: Chris Carter27th October 2008
There are many types of businesses where closing deals or completing transactions require private discussions between clients and the company representative. Examples include car dealerships, tax preparation firms, mortgage and commercial banks, and larg... Read >
Author: Chris Carter21st October 2008
Employee training centers, like office “hotels,” can test the quality of systems furniture. These centers are put to heavy use especially in firms where advancements in technology, products or services require regular training sessions to keep staff ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter21st October 2008
Corporate relocations provide opportunities for facility managers to take lessons from the past and apply them to fitting out the new workplace.
“Such was the case when a world-leading power systems provider relocated to a new facility to accom... Read >
Author: Chris Carter17th October 2008
Interior design is everything in the corporate world. The furniture, décor, and even the setup of your space all matter in today’s dynamic business environment. The message that you want to convey to your clients can easily be delivered by the way your... Read >
Author: Chris Carter16th October 2008
Organizations frequently hosting client or association conferences need dedicated not ad hoc meeting space. The design and amenities of conference rooms make a lasting impression on visitors and when properly executed provide an ambiance of comfort to fo... Read >
Author: Chris Carter15th October 2008
As the “father of the cubicle,” designer Robert Propst in 1968 was on to a good idea when he created what was called at the time the Action Office system for Herman Miller. It was the world's first open-plan office system of reconfigurable components... Read >
Author: Chris Carter14th October 2008
When doing the homework prior to furnishing new, renovated or expanded workplaces with systems furniture, office designers and facility managers find they are both blessed and cursed with vendor choices.
“Doing a ‘systems furniture’ search will y... Read >
Author: Chris Carter13th October 2008
New or expanding businesses – and those planning workplace renovations – make decisions on how to build out and furnish their facilities.
“First cost and lifetime cost are two key elements in the decision-making process,” says Mark Bassil, co... Read >
Author: Chris Carter02nd October 2008
Changes in the overall economy and advances in technology have led businesses to make radical changes and adopt new ways of working. Office layouts designed for traditional workplaces have failed to meet the changing needs of new businesses. Manufacturers... Read >
Author: Chris Carter01st October 2008
Interior office design is critical in today’s corporate world. One of the major demands that's driving the business environment is the need for workspace that promotes team spirit, and yet is flexible enough to reconfigure and redesign with a minimum ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter30th September 2008
Office planning for today’s multitasked workplace environment requires a carefully planned and tailored blend of workspace layouts and floor plans to accommodate personnel employing a wide range of skill sets. Experience, sometimes painful, has taught ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter23rd September 2008
While some may question when the concept of an office hotel first emerged, the terminology generally dates from the early 1990s when firms began exploring it as a way to reduce costs through shared workspaces.
For some types of businesses it makes sens... Read >
Author: Chris Carter17th September 2008
While there is some truth to the old saw that “you can’t judge a book by its cover,” another one says “there is no second first impression.”
Contradictory? Perhaps so. “But how many of us in search of a product or service have looked at a... Read >
Author: Chris Carter17th September 2008
Look around and you will see technology wonders that not too many years ago were but dreams in the minds of the inventors. What is most amazing is the affordability of these products compared to price tags carried when they first came to market. Two exa... Read >
Author: Chris Carter12th September 2008
When Kelly Johnson brought together a hand-picked team of Lockheed engineers and manufacturing people at Burbank in the wartime year of 1943, each team member was cautioned that design and production of the new P-80 Shooting Star jet fighter must be carri... Read >
Author: Chris Carter11th September 2008
Business districts in older sections of cities are undergoing a renaissance fueled in part by lower rents that attract new or existing companies that need to be close to their customers and suppliers.
“Areas such as New York’s Tribeca and Soho, w... Read >
Author: Chris Carter09th September 2008
Systems furniture is not generally associated with corner offices and executive suites, according to Mark Bassil, co-founder and vice president of MAiSPACE, a Mt. Olive, NJ, based manufacturer of modular office furniture systems. “But by doing some home... Read >
Author: Chris Carter09th September 2008
There’s more than the monthly rent involved in space selection and outfitting
For growing companies it generally is inevitable – more space is needed to handle the expanding business.
“Finding suitable new quarters can be stressful as companie... Read >
Author: Chris Carter05th September 2008
For many the workspace is a home for one third of the day. While there are variations in time of occupancy during the work week, an employee’s home away from home says a lot about the employee and the company for whom he or she works.
“Employees g... Read >
Author: Chris Carter04th September 2008
Today the term freestanding office furniture has evolved from “what else is there?” to become one of the many choices available for office facility planners and interior designers. This contrasts to the time when the office landscape consisted only o... Read >
Author: Chris Carter13th July 2008
When it comes to thinking about office voice and data local area networks (LANs), chances are most office managers and executives would rather not.
“LANs by and large are highly reliable infrastructures for keeping staff in contact with each other an... Read >
Author: Chris Carter07th July 2008
Managing horizontal cabling supporting an ever-increasing number of intelligent peripherals at, or accessed from, the workplace can be a challenge for a company’s IT personnel. Challenges can be particularly vexing in today’s open offices where cubic... Read >
Author: Chris Carter27th June 2008
It i“2007 Trends Recap” published in December, Today’s Facility Manager noted that “Furniture must always match the needs of the people working in a space, and the trends of 2007 reflected this necessity.” The article reported that there was a ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter10th June 2008
MAiSPACE, leading office cubicle manufacturer and provider of innovative space planning and utilization tools and design services, has proudly served the state of California for more than 15 years. We offer a full range of quality, easy-to-install-and-rec... Read >
Author: Chris Carter22nd May 2008
Today businesses are facing a number of challenges in the workplace. With an ever-growing work force, available space has become a number one issue for companies. Most of them outgrow their existing space and the challenge becomes space planning and utili... Read >
Author: Chris Carter20th May 2008
Office cubicles offer privacy and a degree of protection from distractions in and around the office workspace. As opposed to a having work desks lined up in rows, facing one another, cubicles were developed to provide each employee with his/her personal w... Read >
Author: Chris Carter13th May 2008
From a prospective client’s perspective, first impressions are important when entering a law office for the first time. Office design, furnishings and ambiance quickly send the message that this is a winning firm or a wannabe.
But there’s another ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter08th May 2008
First impressions play at least two roles in a successful business enterprise. Good first impressions send the message “this is a successful firm” to prospective customers. Good first impressions send the message “this company cares about its peop... Read >
Author: Chris Carter06th May 2008
Today, modular open office panel systems are offered by a variety of manufacturers. Office managers and planners are confronted with a bewildering array of designs and price options. Purchasing decisions have grown more complex with the need to accommod... Read >
Author: Chris Carter29th April 2008
The massive increase in intelligence being accessed from the workplace puts severe demands on office planners and managers as they work to resolve two somewhat conflicting objectives. On one hand they want a robust voice and data cabling system capable o... Read >
Author: Chris Carter18th April 2008
Today, modular open office panel systems are offered by a variety of manufacturers. Office managers and planners are confronted with a bewildering array of designs and price options. Purchasing decisions have grown more complex with the need to accommodat... Read >
Author: Chris Carter09th April 2008
Systems Furniture Buying Tips; Companies planning remodeled, new or expanded office facilities have the advantage of a wide variety of vendors from which to choose. Googling “Office Furniture Systems” yields more than 1 million results. Enter “Modul... Read >
Author: Chris Carter27th March 2008
Systems Furniture Buying Tips; Companies planning remodeled, new or expanded office facilities have the advantage of a wide variety of vendors from which to choose. Googling “Office Furniture Systems” yields more than 1 million results. Enter “Modul... Read >
Author: Chris Carter14th November 2007
In today's business world, flexibility is one of the smartest ways to success, especially for small and mid-size businesses. A large business may have enough total resources and leverage to make it on a few core services, but smaller businesses almost alw... Read >
Author: Jimmy Fernandez09th June 2007
Freestanding modular office furniture (also referred to as contemporary office furniture) is different from workstation or cubicle furniture. The difference is that freestanding furniture is not panel-mounted (attached to panels). However, this type of f... Read >
Author: Janet Vogel15th January 2007
In today's business world, flexibility is one of the greatest keys to success, particularly in the case of small and mid-size businesses. A large business may have enough sheer power and leverage to make it on a few core services, but smaller businesses a... Read >
Author: Jared Winston01st January 2006
Modular buildings are built in a factory and then the building is shipped section by section to the chosen building site where it is put together. These types of buildings can include mobile offices, portable storage or classrooms, and retail businesses. ... Read >
Author: Natalie Aranda
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