What does Fire Rated Mean? Why is it Important? When do I Utilize it?
The Basics of Fire Ratings One of the primary responsibilities an Architect must fulfill on every project, is to protect the Health,...
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John Williams & Justin Warnock
- May 5
- 2 min
What does a Construction Superintendent do?
The role of a superintendent is a crucial one in the construction industry. Superintendents are responsible for ensuring that the...
Beth Benzenberg & Drew Johnson
- May 5
- 3 min
What are the Challenges when Renovating an Active Healthcare Facility?
Renovations in healthcare facilities present a challenging and exciting opportunity for construction professionals. The design...
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- Mar 9
- 3 min
Lighting 101 - A Basic Understanding of Lighting Fixtures
Lighting has become a significant factor in creating aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces. Light helps to define specific areas...
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- Jan 30
- 2 min
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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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- Oct 20, 2022
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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...
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- 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...
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- Oct 3, 2022
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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...
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- Sep 26, 2022
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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”...
Samantha Bonner
- 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...
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- Aug 26, 2022
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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...
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- Aug 15, 2022
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The Rise of "Eatertainment"
Many factors contributed to the rise of Eatertainment, or experiential dining, but the socio-economic conditions brought about in 2020,...
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