When it comes to office design, form follows function! It’s all about creating a space that streamlines everyday business activities, aligns with your industry and supports the growth of your brand. COVID-19 may have thrown a wrench into the mix, but there’s still plenty of good reasons why the most common office build-outs are still being used today – although they are evolving to meet the needs of a changing work environment.
The team at BE Builds has decades of experience in the commercial office design and construction industry, assisting businesses in all sectors to develop bespoke, productivity-focused work environments. We’ve put together a quick guide of the most common office build-outs to help guide your office design strategy in a post-COVID work environment. #1 – The Collaborative Design Working together – it’s what we do best. We’re social beings and our interactions, conversations and collaborations form the foundation of almost every great business idea, feeding our productivity and drive to succeed. If you want a workspace that promotes engagement, innovation and productive collaboration, this flexible and multi-function design sets the standard. Characteristics of collaborative office designs
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#2 – The Open Plan Design Open plan offices have been with us for many decades, usually in the form of large, shared spaces made up of cubicles and workstations, and limited private offices. It’s a favorite for many businesses because it allows quick, clear communication, easy supervision and a fairly affordable design. Characteristics of open office designs
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Private offices are usually viewed as prime office space since they have a long and prestigious history of being traditional. Here, privacy is everything, and this design supports quiet, focused work and the ability to handle sensitive matters effectively. While this design has a lot to offer, it tends to represent a bygone era. This is because it doesn’t effectively align with many modern business environments where collaboration, innovation and teamwork are critical to growth and success. Characteristics of private office designs
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Let’s Find the Right Office Build-out for Your NJ Business At BE Builds, our experienced team has worked for decades with businesses in New Jersey across all sectors. We know the importance of understanding what your business wants to achieve with their office space, from the work you do and the people you employ to the culture you want to create. Together, we can set your brand in a powerful position, creating a space that’s productive, enjoyable to use, and tailored to your workflow. Contact us today and to find out more about our state-of-the-art office construction services. Original content posted on bebuilds.com/the-3-most-common-office-build-outs/
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In the aftermath of the pandemic, many companies are rethinking the size, function and location of their office space. When redesigning your office space, it’s not just about creating a practical and attractive space that reflects your brand – it’s also about strategically positioning your office for the current and future work environment.
For the commercial office construction specialists at BE Builds, this means focusing your future office strategy on something we call “Hubs.” This strategic trend is suited to companies of all sizes who have realized that maybe everyone doesn’t have to be in the office at all times, and that with some creative scheduling, office spaces can be re-tasked and reinvented, giving your business the ability to fit into smaller spaces with smaller co-resident teams. Here’s some insight into how BE Builds is working with companies all over the New York area to help them understand how hubs will fit into their future office strategy. The Hub Office Design Evolution The hub-and-spoke office design is nothing new – in fact, organizations have been using it for decades, creating central headquarters for corporate tasks that are surrounded by multiple satellite offices that are region or task-specific. However, this design concept has evolved further to meet the needs of a post-COVID work environment, balancing the benefits of remote working with the undeniable need for office space. Here’s how things have changed:
Industry innovators are already jumping on board to take advantage of the newly evolved hub-and-spoke office design strategy, including Facebook1, which is offering employees the option to work wherever they want while balancing this freedom with multiple open satellite offices where employees can work if they choose, hold meetings, get facetime or simply network. Amazon is also taking the plunge2, investing $1.4 billion into creating remote working hubs to allow employees to collaborate as well as work remotely as needed. This system is a dramatic shift from their previous drive to get employees to move closer to headquarters, and it’s anticipated that up to 50% of their staff could fall into these more remote hub-and-spoke systems over the next few years. Creating More Productive Spaces Where Employees Want to Work With remote working on the rise, enterprises are understandably concerned about the impact of virtual workplaces on employee productivity and engagement, as well as the ability to create a cohesive and energetic workplace culture. Interestingly, so are employees! In fact, as many as 3 in 4 U.S. office workers3 report that they want to return to the office for 2-3 days per week, while around 25% of those surveyed want to return full-time. According to a report by Gensler4, just 12% of office workers were happy to make their remote working situation permanent. Clearly, the dream of working from home did not deliver what people expected. The reasons for employees wanting to return to the office also play a vital role in the delivery of an effective and strategic office space, with employees citing offices as essential for scheduled meetings with colleagues, socializing and bonding with team members, having that all-important one-on-one face time and to become a part of the workplace culture. The evolved hub-and-spoke design that commercial office construction services can create and deliver, serves these exact purposes. Creating spaces that balance the benefits of flexible working and remote working technology with the very real need for productive, engaged and effective workspaces. Let’s Set Up Your Future Office Strategy for Success BE Builds is an established leader in innovative commercial office construction services, working to position your business effectively in a changing environment. We know your business is unique, so we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach – instead, we create and deliver custom office build-outs or designs if you need them, that work for your business, industry and budget. To find out more about our interior office construction and design services, contact us today. Original content posted on https://bebuilds.com/hubs-the-solution-to-your-future-office-strategy/ |
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