The technology sector could help to revive the U.S. commercial property market in 2012.
Despite predictions of a slow-paced recovery, commercial property firm Jones Lang LaSalle believe that property deals may increase by 20% in 2012, with activity from technological firms making a notable contribution.
Does an open-plan office lead to a more, creative, collaborative and capable workforce? Or can employees feel exposed and unable to make their mark without a pushy and domineering personality?
Without a doubt open-plan offices are now commonplace, adopted by many companies and responsible for partitions being broken down and “open door” cultures springing up. Indeed many studies validate this kind of approach – claiming that productivity benefits.
Leading global law firm Mayer Brown will sublet part of office space it secured in the financial district of London, England.
According to a report in LegalWeek.com, the decision will see 20,000 sq. ft. of the office space occupied by Mayer Brown leased by boutique law firm Maurice Turnor Gardner – representing around 10% of the total space occupied by Mayer Brown.
Resigning from a commercial office job with grace.It is never easy to decide to leave an office job, however there are employees who for a variety of different reasons feel the need to resign or have no choice but to resign.
Resigning from your job is never a decision which is taken lightly whether it be in a commercial property or as part of a mechanic’s workshop, however it is sensible to resign with grace.
The first thing to do is to keep the decision to resign quiet and not to tell your work colleagues, not only does this look unprofessional if they tell the office before you do but it also can put them in an awkward situation if their boss is asking whether they are happy in their job.
An alternative list to think about when moving office.Once an office move has been agreed there is little that can be done to change the situation, so it is best considering important questions before signing the deal.
There are a host of obvious questions which need to be asked and answered before renting or leasing a new office but there are also lesser thought of questions that are just as important.
One of those questions is the issue of sun protection, does the office face the sun and are its windows protected with either an awning or blinds? If not can these fittings be added as part of the contract?
There are several important items you may need on your office desk.When working in an office it is vital to realise that there are various pieces of equipment which need to be on your desk top or close by in case you need them.
Unless working at a docking station or a hot desk then it is important to have a couple of items on your desk or around the office space that you work in.
Having your own desk in a commercial property brings about a responsibility to look after it by keeping it clean but it also requires you to be able to have on your table the relevant equipment you need to complete your job.
Tempe is to have another office building.New ground is being broken in Tempe as the third commercial property is built on the Lakeside site in Arizona as the city looks to build on the change in the commercial market.
A new office building in Tempe is being built on the Lakeside, making it the third construction which will have risen for the Hayden Ferry project when finally constructed.
The class A commercial office building offers 250,000 square feet of commercial office space in Tempe as the Arizona city shows a confidence that the worst of the economic crisis is over.
A whiteboard is a great way of conveying ideas.Using a whiteboard or an overhead-projector when in an office is a fantastic proposition and can be used to convey a sense of order in the commercial office.
It can be beneficial around the commercial property to have a whiteboard or an overhead-projector (OHP) as having these pieces of equipment can use them for their own purpose.
The most obvious use of the whiteboard or OHP is for writing up the week’s work or day’s work, with different people given their tasks which have been outlined.
Colliers International has won an office contract in Ohio.A commercial real estate investment trust has clinched a deal which will see it take over one of the most prestigious commercial properties in the state of Ohio.
Commercial property giant Colliers International has succeeded in taking over office space in Cincinnati after successfully bidding for a leasing contract in the city.
The prize is the one million square feet of commercial office space at Queen City Square which is located in the downtown area of Cincinnati and features as part of its portfolio several buildings, including the most recently constructed skyscraper in the city.
New Orleans will buy the World Trade Center lease.One of the largest cities in the southern states has agreed a deal to purchase the lease to the World Trade Center in Louisiana after the site fell vacant.
Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu has confirmed through his office that New Orleans has been successful in the attempt to purchase the World Trade Center office on the city’s waterfront.
A deal of $2.3 million has been agreed between the largest city in Louisiana and the World Trade Center Organization which means the city has total ownership of the building.
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