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All About Huddle Room AV Solutions for Small Meetings
Explore the revolution of small meetings with huddle room AV solutions, maximizing efficiency, collaboration, and communication in modern offices.
Decommissioning Furniture & Living Their Values
How do you decommission 190,000 square feet of office space under a time constraint and move into a new building without disrupting work efficiency? A
3 Questions To Ask When Choosing a Commercial AV System
Choosing the right commercial AV system is vital. Here are three questions to ask to ensure you make an informed decision that meets your business needs.
The Benefits of Investing in Quality Office Furniture
Discover how investing in quality office furniture can boost productivity, enhance employee well-being, and form a creative commercial environment.
POWER Engineers: Designing For Flexibility
In 1976, two industrious engineers established POWER Engineers. It is an engineering and environmental consulting firm who team together to design integrated, multidiscipline solutions for
Reuse, Recycle, Ring Ring
Recently we helped a customer move to a beautiful new corporate headquarters location. As part of the deal we agreed to help them recycle their
Quick Tips for Designing a Productive Office Space
Creating a productive office space goes beyond aesthetics; it’s about crafting an environment that fosters creativity, efficiency, and well-being.
OEC and Machabee Office Environments Rebrand as Create Spaces
Two exciting announcements to share today: Merging of two great organizations Last October (2023) OEC acquired Machabee Office Environments—. The merger creates a larger company
5 Tips to Uncovering Barriers
Imagine an office space that puts you at ease and makes you feel valued, productive and engaged from entry to exit. Now consider someone very
6 Tips on Active Learning and Active Minds
Regardless of the grade level, subject matter or class size, today’s best learning spaces are designed for participative, active and engaging learning experiences that help
4 Tips on Learning the Future of Working
If machines can learn, what future value do people bring in a time of rapid advances in AI? It’s about developing uniquely human skills so
11 Steps for Designing for Hybrid Collaboration
The earlier you bring design, facilities and IT together to consider how furniture, lights, video and audio will intersect, the more seamless the hybrid collaboration
8 Tips on How to Make Personal Spaces for Focus
1. An open office isn’t always the best place to work – particularly now that many people take virtual calls throughout the day. 2. Offer
Beyond Hybrid. 4 Tips for Going Beyond Hybrid
1. People making more intentional decisions about when and why they go to the office expect a fundamentally new experience. It’s not so much about
Tips For Your Home Office + Creating A Greener Home Office
Homes are now part of the ecosystem of work: 75% of people have a dedicated workspace at home. People have learned how important a high-functioning
The Power of Intentionally Designed Spaces
A single room can do a lot for an organization. Whether that is reinforcing company culture or creating a sense of trust with clients. Today
5 Ways AV Supports Employee Wellbeing
Audiovisual (AV) technology is stepping into a significant role in helping create workplaces that prioritize employee wellbeing. These technologies are enhancing comfort, communication, and the
Red Folder: Striving For Better
In 2019, Dan McKnight was half-retired from the construction industry and needed something to do. His wife Andrea was also looking to get out of
OEC + Machabee Merger Announcement
OEC is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Machabee Office Environments. The merger will increase the OEC footprint to offer interior furniture and
Making Your Office A Destination Location.
Lessons from Silverwood Theme Park Destination Location in the Woods of Northern Idaho? Last year almost a million people traveled to a remote area in
Small Business. Big Impact
8 Insights and ideas for a new era of work. Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are crucial to the economy as they make up a
Color. Works. 7 Things To Know About Color Now
1. Color is a key ingredient to creating an inviting office space. Even a subtle change can make a big difference. 2. Color is powerful.
Navigating The Unknown + Embracing Flexibility
How Cradlepoint unlocked the secret (embracing flexibility) to creating a place employees want to work Since the beginning of the pandemic, the phrase “hybrid work”
Pursuing Excellence
Message from the President Last month I gave a brief clinic on financial freedom that focused on getting out of debt. The basic concept is