An efficient floor plan isn’t just about fitting people into the available square footage. It should reflect how people, information and work actually move through…
A protective device that repeatedly trips may be doing exactly what it was designed to do. GFCI, or Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter, protection is designed to…
High-density storage was the issue on this project. The lesson applies to anything that puts concentrated weight where the building may not have been designed…
Building security and access requirements can control your move schedule in ways you may not discover until it’s too late. Office moves are usually planned…
Equipment-intensive rooms can create cooling requirements that the building’s normal HVAC system was never designed to handle. IT rooms, conference rooms and other spaces can…
The shelving fit on the plan. The ceiling height changed how much of it could actually be used. When performing a test fit for a…
Before authorizing life-safety work, know who is responsible, who is approved, and what has already been done. “We’re your fire extinguisher company. We’d like to…
Many landlords require low voltage cabling such as Ethernet inside the wall cavity or floor channel to be run in conduit. When planning cable runs, consult with…
