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Redesigning the Layout of an Office
9/02/10 •
With the exception of commercial office space that has been built with permanent dividers and walls, most configurations can be altered depending on the needs and demands of the company. Office cubicles can be moved, re-sized, re-positioned, and reconfigured to accommodate more equipment, more personnel, and more tasks.
Should A Business Hot Desk?
8/31/10 •
The modern corporate environment is one that is becoming increasingly obsessed with productivity and efficiency, but also with cost-cutting. This usually means cutting down on spending for as office space, while finding ways to maximize what is currently available.
Avoiding Workplace Accidents
8/27/10 •
According to estimates, the average employee will spend more of his life in the office than he would in his own home. The statistics on how many people end up in accidents while doing their jobs or within commercial office space tends to lend support to that fact, though most accidents still occur within the home.
Minimalism in Interior Office Designs
8/19/10 •
A Makati office will usually have a limited amount of space that a business has to work with, simply because the city is practically brimming with small companies and offices. This can be problematic, since that means there’s a more pressing need to make the most of what is available.
Restrooms in Office Design
8/13/10 •
An office restroom is crucial for a business, and every office should have one for its employees. This is not always easy, since it is possible that a business can get stuck with limited commercial office space to work with. No matter the industry or the number of workers, every office must have some sort of restroom available. A Makati office can provide a couple of options for this to be possible.
Communication and Office Layout Design
8/11/10 •
The office layout is one of those little details that most people don’t really dwell on. It seems like a trivial concern compared to the cost of the commercial office space or the maintenance of equipment and employees. More and more people are realizing that office space designs can go a long way towards helping promote productivity and more effective communication between different personnel and departments.
Making Use of Common Areas
8/10/10 •
A common area in building design is defined as a place that may be used by all tenants and guests in a building. In commercial office space, common areas are parts of the office that are open to all employees, and are often used during break hours or after shift. These usually include break rooms, the pantry, and the lobby.
Class A Office Space
8/06/10 •
When companies looks for commercial office space, they usually take a moment to make an assessment of the building itself. This means they look at the facilities, the amenities, and the basic look of the building and its structure. In some cases, the owner or manager may even allow them a glimpse at the “back” of the building, areas that the tenants and guests don’t normally need to access.
Earthquake Preparedness in Office Buildings
8/05/10 •
Anyone with a Makati office should also be aware that part of the Pacific Ring of Fire includes the Philippines. This means that the country is prone to the occasional devastating earthquake. More than just capable of temporarily crippling even a large corporation, it can also exact a tremendous cost in terms of lives and manpower.
Principles for Office Space Allocation
8/03/10 •
On average, an adult human will spend a third of his life at work. This makes the layout and design of the commercial office space critical. The more time someone spends in an office, the more that the office must accommodate a variety of psychological and physical conditions.