The average American spends at least one third of their time at work–that’s 40 hours per week. How much of that time is wasted on navigating poor workplace layouts, seeking inspiration for a project or finding the right equipment for a job. A recent online article by the Arts Institute explains just how important and effective… Read More »
Feng shui, the ancient art and science that reveals how to balance the energies of any given space, is a term that’s probably been thrown around your office at one time or another. Finding the harmony and making your office workspace more efficient has, in fact, landed on the agendas on many office managers. The… Read More »
According to the CoStar Group, companies are trending toward the renting of smaller office spaces and that the average space per employee has decreased from 250 square feet to 195 square feet. Office efficiency appears to be driving the downward space trend, so if you’re in the market for a new office space, make sure… Read More »
Are you interested in finding out how to create an Agile Workplace and how to set-up an office hoteling or desk sharing reservation system ? Are you concerned about how to make it all work? If so, you may want to read our five tips for putting an office hoteling system in place: #1: Company-wide… Read More »
Perched on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago, nicknamed The Windy City, is home to nearly three million residents, making it the third most populous city in the U.S. Chicago started as a trading post and later was incorporated as a city in 1837. In 1871, The Great Fire claimed the city, due in… Read More »
Your office space planning & design reveals a lot about your company–to both employees and customers. While connecting floors with a giant slide like Google may not be affordable or functional for your group, chances are you could use an upgrade. Excite your team with a new and improved design in your office space planning!… Read More »
Nicknamed the “Capital of Latin America”, Miami is the second largest city in the United States with a Spanish-speaking majority. During the rise of Fidel Castro in Cuba (1959), many Cubans sought refuge in Miami, increasing the population. Miami’s metropolitan population grew from one thousand to nearly five and a half million in the years… Read More »
Close your eyes and picture your dream office space. Does it include wide open spaces, windows with a view, large, private offices with doors? What about a spacious, comfortable waiting room? According to a study done by the University of San Diego, the United States uses more office space per worker than any other country.… Read More »
First and foremost is flexibility. An office rental vs an office lease or purchase is for a shorter period of time. The rental term is typically anywhere from month to month to up to a year. As a result, renting can have a lower impact on your bottom line and may show up as less… Read More »
In a recent quarterly commercial real estate forecast from the National Association of Realtors, they are predicting that the office space market in the US will see only slight improvement over the next year with a small, .2%, reduction in the office vacancy rate and a modest 2.5% increase in rental rates. Specifically, here is… Read More »
Changes in the work patterns that today’s workforce employs to excel are evolving at an amazing pace and leading to the creation of agile workplaces. It is an employee driven phenomenon, courtesy of the new generation of knowledge workers, that can benefit all generations in the workforce. It seems that there is one article or… Read More »
Last Sunday I was out for walk in the Fremont district of Seattle after the Seahawks game. I came upon a new coworking space that I was unfamiliar with. So naturally, I went inside to look. What I found surprised me. Makerhaus is a multipurpose coworking space of the type I have never seen or… Read More »
Renting an office space is not rocket science and does not have to be an overwhelming proposal; simply work your way through these basic steps, allow enough time, get help when you need it and you’ve got your ideal office rental! Calculate how much space you need. Use our office space calculator or plan on… Read More »
The most populous city in the state of Georgia, Atlanta originated as a railroad town in 1837, and has had a rich history ever since. The city became a distributor of military supplies during the Civil War because of its railroad network. This is the same reason that the capital was moved there in 1868,… Read More »
Here is a great video on the changing office space workplace and the re-imaging of the office workplace that is in process. You will find it is 9 minutes well spent and is entertaining in addition to educational. It is a great overview of the emergence of the Agile Workplace and the changes that are… Read More »
Having an office is essential for the vast majority of businesses. Searching for the right office space for rent is critical for those who are serious about their company and employees. A few considerations to start: The Location of the Office Building The Security of the Office and Office Building The Amount of Space Required… Read More »
We have all been reading for quite a while how many companies are downsizing their office space by making it more efficient; allocating office space to as low as 100 sf per person. The past recession made it very popular and was supported by employees… to help save their jobs. Now that the recession is… Read More »
As the capital of Texas, Austin is the second largest state capital in the United States, and the fourth largest city in Texas. Located in central Texas, Austin became the capital city in 1838, when it was moved from its original location of Houston. Citizens of Austin, known as Austinites, enjoy a diverse lifestyle, culture,… Read More »
You are negotiating an office lease with the landlord for the office space you have decided you would like to lease or rent. Your letter of intent, outlining the business terms, includes an expansion option to meet your growth expectations. Hopefully you have a good office tenant representative, like the ones we have at OfficeFinder, to… Read More »
I know this is self serving, but it is important information to know if you are looking for an office for rent or lease, otherwise it is Caveat emptor and mistakes will be made. To the uninitiated, finding an office for rent seems like a simple affair, and one which can be done within a… Read More »