When an organization undergoes a space transition project / open office project, there’s a lot of discussion about workstations, shared spaces, collaborative and team areas, and employee mobility. But what if you’re an employee wondering how you’re going to work in the new spaces, or how you’ll...

Planning for courthouses has been our bread and butter for almost 30 years. During this time, we have helped numerous federal, state, and local courts strategically plan for future space needs. But what exactly is a court planning consultant, and how does courthouse planning differ from basic...

Today’s workplace tends to be more open. The closed-off private offices and cubicles of yesterday have been replaced by shared workstations and collaborative spaces. While this concept has provided many benefits to organizations, some question whether the lack of personalized space will take...

When I first started my career, I worked in the case assignment section of a county court clerk’s office. The office provided an employee breakroom and, to be kind, our courthouse staff breakroom was downright awful. It was an adequately sized rectangular room with windows along one wall, so...

So, the decision has been made. You’re going to embark on a space transition project that is destined to change the face of your organization, promote collaboration and creativity, and save substantial rent dollars over the coming years. A concept sketch has been drafted, and it’s a beauty....