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FEATURED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTENT

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The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces For the Future of Work

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work has undergone a lasting transformation. Individuals, organizations, and institutions are seeking the right balance of workspace opportunities. Workers want to know how remote work can fit into their lives, and how the office can meet their needs. Organizational decision-makers need to shape the future of workplaces. In The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces for the Future of Work, work environment executives and experts Dr. Sanjay Rishi
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citybiz •

A Company Carol: What Corporate Leaders Can Learn from the Ghosts of their Past, Present and Future

Nearly 200 years after Charles Dickens’ novel ‘A Christmas Carol’ was first published in 1843, the lessons of this now iconic tale have remained consistently relevant. From stage plays to radio shows, movie renditions and modern retellings – most recently the very charming AppleTV+ musical ‘Spirited,’ – the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a soulless businessman to an empathetic and engaged member of his community continues to resonate deeply with each passing generation.

LONG-FORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTENT

Work Design Magazine •

Inside RDC-S111’s Transformative Long Beach Headquarters

From high-rise to high impact: How RDC-S111‘s office design and community spaces move revitalized downtown Long Beach. In 2016, RDC and its sister company, Studio One Eleven (RDC-S111) made a decision that would transform not just their workspace, but an entire neighborhood. The well-established design firms chose to leave their 21st-floor offices, with sweeping views of Long Beach, for an unexpected location—a former Nordstrom Rack in a declining six-block shopping center in the city’s urban core.
Book •

The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces For the Future of Work

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work has undergone a lasting transformation. Individuals, organizations, and institutions are seeking the right balance of workspace opportunities. Workers want to know how remote work can fit into their lives, and how the office can meet their needs. Organizational decision-makers need to shape the future of workplaces. In The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces for the Future of Work, work environment executives and experts Dr. Sanjay Rishi
American College of Healthcare Executives •

Healing in More Ways Than One

Sustainability in healthcare is no longer about watchful waiting. It has evolved into a critical strategic matter with profound implications for climate and public health. With climate change posing a grave health threat, healthcare leaders are recognizing the urgency for sustainable practices. The stakes are high—not only for the climate, but for patient care and operational performance.
With health system facilities responsible for 8.5% of the nation’s carbon emissions, the healthcare sector c...
Forbes •

Malls Embrace AI-Based Virtual Influencers To Engage Shoppers

The substantial growth of social media in the last two decades has amplified the power of the influencer: a person with status, celebrity, and authority to affect trends and purchasing decisions of their followers.
But these shoppers—and the brands that are trying to reach them—aren’t limited to the tastes and preferences of human influencers. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is here, resulting in AI-generated avatars that look, sound, and act like people—with their own (programmed)...
NAIOP Market Share Blog •

What it Took to Build Chicago’s Largest Private Chemical Lab in Fulton Market – Market Share

As much of Chicago’s office market struggles to regain its footing, the booming life sciences and biotech industry is poised to change the landscape in and around the downtown core. The fundamental problem is the lack of research and development and lab space to keep up with the demand. Hazel Technologies – a USDA-funded agricultural biotech company – faced this challenge head-on as it sought a new global headquarters in the city’s red-hot Fulton Market neighborhood.

While many neighborhoods in
Work Design Magazine •

Inside RDC-S111’s Transformative Long Beach Headquarters

From high-rise to high impact: How RDC-S111‘s office design and community spaces move revitalized downtown Long Beach. In 2016, RDC and its sister company, Studio One Eleven (RDC-S111) made a decision that would transform not just their workspace, but an entire neighborhood. The well-established design firms chose to leave their 21st-floor offices, with sweeping views of Long Beach, for an unexpected location—a former Nordstrom Rack in a declining six-block shopping center in the city’s urban core.

MID-LENGTH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTENT

Multi-Housing News •

Safer Student Housing Through Smart Design

Campus security has long been a key to student success. When students feel safe, they are more engaged, mentally healthy and their learning is positively impacted. But there’s a big difference between a golf cart patrolling the quad and student housing that feels secure by design.


With a transient population and diverse social dynamics, student housing often faces security risks like theft, vandalism and antisocial behavior. These challenges make it essential for higher education leaders to t...

From Guesswork to Precision: A Smarter Way to Budget Cleaning Costs

Facility managers juggle tight budgets while ensuring buildings meet high cleaning standards — a job that’s more daunting than meets the eye. The problem is that traditional budgeting methods tend to rely on broad estimates rather than precise calculations, which can lead to inefficiencies, hidden costs and inconsistent results. Without in-depth cost analysis, it's easy to overspend in some areas, while under-budgeting in others.

A cleaning costs calculator changes all that by providing a data-...
Urban Land •

From Apprenticeship to Partnership: Transforming Architecture’s Workplace Culture

Architecture is a profession steeped in tradition, built on a romantic story of young talent learning at the drafting tables of those who have mastered their craft. This generations-old tale carries on, but how practical or healthy is it for us to hold on to this story today?Our field has grown more technically complex, with rapid advancements in building science and construction technology. The profession also has more social responsibility than ever, serving not only clients but communities an...
Student Housing Business •

Mahalakshmi Balachandran: Class is Outside Today — The Role of Landscape Design in On-Campus Student Housing

Picture a university campus where student housing is not just a place to sleep, but an integral part of the campus experience. Imagine students stepping out of their rooms and immediately finding themselves surrounded by the energy and vibrancy of campus life —just a short walk or bike ride away from class, campus cafés, study lounges and even green spaces for relaxing or meeting friends. 


Today, on-campus student housing is not just about providing a bed; it is about creating a living enviro...
Healthcare Facilities Today •

Med-Tail: Retail Sites Offer Opportunities for Healthcare - Construction

Vacated retail spaces can help healthcare organizations address real estate needs and align services with the communities they serve.

As many as 2,373 retail stores are set to close across the United States, according to a Business Insider magazine tally of announcements by major retailers in 2023. At the top of the heap is Bed Bath and Beyond, which declared bankruptcy and has embarked on closures of nearly 900 stores. Other headliners include Foot Locker with 596 stores, Walgreens with 150 st
Student Housing Business •

Mitchell Korte: Elevate Student Housing with Cues from Hospitality

Gen Z students are prioritizing their own well-being during their college years, and developers are responding. In recent years, student housing developments have undergone a transformation, shifting from traditional dorms to hospitality-inspired environments. Innovative designs and curated services that underscore wellness and accommodate a wide variety of emotional and social needs are the ticket.
Healthcare Design Magazine •

Take 5 With Project Management Advisors’ Doug King - HCD Magazine

In this series, Healthcare Design asks leading healthcare design professionals, firms, and owners to tell us what has their attention and share their ideas on the subject.

Doug King is vice president and national healthcare sector lead at Project Management Advisors Inc., a program management/owner representative firm in Chicago. Here he shares his thoughts on why hospitals are adding more retail space, the role of FQHCs in providing health equity, and the use of AI and robotics for materials h
Work Design Magazine •

How People-First Design Enables ALL People to Thrive in the Office

Yong In of Unispace shares four ways employers looking to up their in-office attendance can consider taking a people-first approach to office design.

Ironically, the multibillion-dollar industry designed to create spaces where people can get work done effectively and efficiently seems to be somewhat out of touch with employee needs.

According to a recent report, more than half (58%) of employees around the world say that they struggle to effectively carry out their core role in their current o
JLL.com •

Zynga levels up its global workplace strategy

Making video games that are fun to play can be surprisingly hard work. Just ask Zynga, the company known for Farmville, Words with Friends and other popular video games. When Zynga had an opportunity to rethink its headquarters and workplace strategy, creating the right environment to inspire employees was a top priority. For years, Zynga’s headquarters was in San Francisco, near technology talent and the buzz of urban living. The company was known not only for its popular products, but for its
Work Design Magazine •

Great leaders drive change by shaping desire, not by decree

Regan Donoghue of Unispace says less management, more inspiration is key—and shares tips for success.

Change may be the only constant, but the need for it has reached fever pitch in today’s workplace. From here-to-stay hybrid trends fast-tracked by COVID-19 to new demographics and breakneck tech innovation, the way we work is changing irrevocably—and organizations must adapt to avoid being left behind.

Embracing change will help smooth the way for future uncertainty, while supporting recruitme

SHORT-FORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTENT

LinkedIn •

Project Management Advisors on LinkedIn: Connect CRE

Both major and secondary life sciences markets felt a boost in speculative construction after the pandemic, when interest rates were low and there was an urgency around life sciences investment and development. As a result, the amount of new speculative space coming into the market in 2024 is far greater than at any other point in the sector’s 25-to-30-year history. PMA's Ken Richter spoke with Connect CRE about the current challenges and opportunities in the life sciences spec construction spac
LinkedIn •

Project Management Advisors on LinkedIn: Architects Eye Affordable Incentives - Los Angeles Business Journal

While Los Angeles struggles with increased rates of homelessness, the city is also pioneering new incentives to bridge the gap between the number of available affordable housing units and the growing population that requires them. PMA Vice President and General Manager, Los Angeles Sonnet Hui spoke with Brynn Shaffer at Los Angeles Business Journal about the city's incentives to build more affordable housing. Read more at the link below:
LinkedIn •

Sonnet Hui on LinkedIn: Home - Los Angeles Business Journal

Time is money in the development world, so incentives that fast-track affordable housing developments are always welcome, but particularly in Los Angeles, where homelessness has been declared a state of emergency. I recently spoke with Brynn Shaffer at Los Angeles Business Journal about a new crop of affordable housing incentives and how the city is appealing to the development community to bring more affordable housing units to the market.