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Building Systems & Technology July 7, 2020

UV Disinfect on Demand – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series

A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.


Building Systems & Technology June 23, 2020

Restrooms – Post COVID-19 Office Technology Safety Series

A series of articles addressing various products and technologies available to complement the changing office landscape due to COVID-19 safety.


Project team pointing blame over responsibility for a construction problem

Development & Capital Projects May 28, 2020

Bad News Does Not Get Better With Age

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place” – George Bernard Shaw


Risk & Regulatory May 14, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of May 14, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island – Updates from New York State regarding Phase One Construction Guidelines


Risk & Regulatory May 6, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of May 6, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 30, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 30, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 10, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 10, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 8, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 8, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory April 6, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 6, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Risk & Regulatory March 30, 2020

Covid-19 – NYC and Long Island Construction Impact Update as of April 3, 2020

Construction Update for NYC & Long Island


Employees preparing for an office relocation

Leasing & Transaction Strategy September 24, 2019

Before You Search for Space, Define What the Location Has to Do

Rent matters. But a relocation decision can affect talent, customers, operations, commuting, capital investment and the ability of the business to function. Originally published September…


Mixed-use development designed as an integrated destination

Development & Capital Projects August 12, 2019

Turning Developments into Destinations

Mixed-use development isn’t created by putting several uses on one site. The real test is whether those uses work together well enough to make people…


Employees working in an office workplace pilot

Leasing & Transaction Strategy July 10, 2019

Test the Workplace Before You Build All of It

A furniture pilot can turn assumptions about layout, furniture and work patterns into something employees and owners can actually evaluate. Originally published July 2019. Updated…


Converted industrial building used as modern commercial space

Development & Capital Projects March 4, 2019

Technology, Creative Firms Flock to Converted Industrial Spaces

High ceilings, large floor plates and exposed structure can make an industrial building attractive. They don’t tell you whether it will make a good office,…


Modern industrial warehouse showing clear height, structure and building systems

Development & Capital Projects December 14, 2018

What Does a Modern Industrial Building Actually Need to Support?

Square footage may get a building onto the list. Power, clear height, loading, structure, circulation and operating requirements determine whether the business can actually use…


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