What is a Fire-Resistance Rating and why is it important?
We’ve all heard the term “fire resistance”, but all the codes, language, and rules around it can be confusing. It is important to...
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Ally Shott & Asa Plum
- Jan 25
- 5 min
What does it take to establish an office in a new market?
Establishing a new office is by no means an easy endeavor. Whether you are expanding an existing office into a new market or starting an...
Emma Van Zante and Jackie Davis
- Jan 19
- 4 min
What are the pros and cons of different office layouts?
Are you looking to update your office layout? Whether you are a small business owner with a handful of employees, or a large corporation...
Kurtis Wolgast
- Jan 17
- 4 min
What are some best practices for a historic renovation?
Over the years, the historic preservation of buildings has evolved from a small gesture to a nationwide endeavor to understand the...
Anthony Treager and Dan Wood
- Dec 5, 2022
- 2 min
What is a site survey and why might I need one?
Site surveys are a necessary tool for determining property lines and the location of a property's features. Without these surveys, there...
Morgan Cook and Beth Benzenberg
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
What is a feasibility study? Why are they beneficial?
‘Change is the only constant in life.’ Just as these famous words by Heraclitus are true for everyday life, they’re also true for...
Mary Osterberg
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
What is Building Decommissioning? What Are Some Best Practices?
In response to COVID-19, many companies have gone fully remote or hybrid, finding themselves with unused office space. If you’re a member...
Zane Muntz
- Oct 26, 2022
- 1 min
A SHYFT Mini Blog - Five Ways to Cut Project Costs Without Cutting Quality
Construction projects can be complex. There are many elements that make for a successful project - one of those elements being the...
Eric Simon, Justin Warnock
- Oct 26, 2022
- 1 min
A SHYFT Mini Blog: What is a Project Superintendent?
A project superintendent is the leader in the field who manages a;ll construction activities on one or more job sites. They are...
Jackie Davis and Katelyn Riffel
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
Building Information Modeling – What is it and how is it used in the design process?
Building Information Modeling, or “BIM” for short, is a collaborative and holistic process used to create and manage information for the...
Chuck Andrews
- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
How to Manage a Corporate Real Estate Portfolio
As businesses and corporations exit the Covid-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation, and face the possibility of a recession, they are being...
Ally Shott & Rachel Hucek
- Oct 3, 2022
- 4 min
The Benefits of Having Access to Nature in the Modern Office
The modern office has been an integral part of many of our lives since the rise of accessible technology in our society. Today, the...
Ellen Broich & Jen Tucker
- Sep 26, 2022
- 3 min
What is a Construction Loan and how do they work?
This is an introduction to construction loans! Unlike a mortgage, where money is loaned all at once, a construction loan is often “drawn”...
Casie Tindell
- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
The Rise of Mixed-Use
As we inch towards the end of 2022, the narrative around real estate and development remains the same: these industries have been...
Sandy Bresler
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
What is a building assessment and why do I need one?
Getting a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) is a crucial step when making informed decisions that can significantly affect your...
Asa Plum
- Aug 15, 2022
- 4 min
The Rise of "Eatertainment"
Many factors contributed to the rise of Eatertainment, or experiential dining, but the socio-economic conditions brought about in 2020,...
Casie Tindell & Sammy Bonner
- Jul 14, 2022
- 6 min
How Image Capturing Technology Has Streamlined the Design and Construction Process
Image capturing technology has historically been developed for alternate industries. Drones and 3-dimensional photography have been used...
Emma VanZante & Asa Plum
- Jul 13, 2022
- 7 min
The Good and the Bad of Renovating a Retail and Hospitality Space
Retail, Hospitality, and Restaurant spaces are a broad and ever-expanding category of uses and are one of the single largest employers...
Kelly Nelson and Colton Caldwell
- Jun 28, 2022
- 5 min
A Guide to Repurposing Vacant Buildings
Every town, big or small, has its collection of vacant and dilapidated buildings; those burnt-out structures with graffiti, broken...
Alisha King and Rachel Van Keuren
- Jun 27, 2022
- 4 min
Our Favorite Contract Furniture Sources Right Now
When selecting furniture for a commercial project, many are familiar with the big brands such as Miller Knoll (the result of the Herman...
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