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Some Cost Elements in Systems Furniture

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-founder... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Movable Wall Systems and the Modular Office

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 us... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Making the Office Hotel More Welcoming

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 Carter

Made to Measure Reception Areas at Off the Rack Prices

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 potential v... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Spectacular Modular Offices at $12 - $15 per Square Foot Installed

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 Carter

Supporting Teaming with Systems Furniture

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 Carter

Low Rent, High Class Offices

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, which... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Furnishing Tips for the Executive Suite

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 homewo... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Negotiating Office Lease Packages

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 companies seek... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Customized Cubicles without Sticker Shock

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 gener... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Bold New Choices in Freestanding Office Furniture

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 of fr... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

A Primer on Office LAN Cabling Systems

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 and,... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Accommodating Computer Density in the Workstation

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 cubicles ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Boost Office Productivity with Smart, Elegant Systems Furniture

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 time when ... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

Customized Systems Furniture for Law Offices

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 side... Read >
Author: Chris Carter

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