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Four Keys to Designing a Thriving Life Science Incubator
by Jeremy Baldwin and Matt Merli It is no secret that lab space in Greater Boston, Cambridge and arguably the mid-suburbs is limited. As a result, life sciences entrepreneurs looking to find space in the region are being shut out. At the same time, there is a critical need for these young, innovative companies to […]
Insider Info From Interstate Electrical: Winter Maintenance
Submitted by Interstate Electrical Services Corp. Like it or not, winter is upon us here in New England. This is one of the most important seasons for property owners to ensure their facilities are receiving the proper maintenance and ongoing service. The Interstate team answered a few common maintenance questions to help property owners feel […]
Five Suggested Site Improvements for 2020
This article originally appeared on SMPS Boston’s website. by Danielle Diforio 2020 is a great time to reflect on the past decade and look ahead to the decade to come. Change is the only constant we can be sure of. We will need to constantly adapt to new technologies and norms, as will your firm’s […]
What is in store for Visnick & Caulfield in 2020?
Submitted by Visnick & Caulfield At Visnick & Caulfield, we’re excited for the arrival of 2020 and with it, our 30th anniversary as a company. It’s hard not to reflect on our past when a major milestone is upon us. Visnick & Caulfield was incorporated in July of 1990 by Burt Visnick and Bob Caulfield. […]
The Changes Construction Companies Need in 2020 to Ensure Survival
By Kenny Ingram Prediction 1: Huge 50% growth in offsite manufacturing expected McKinsey believes modular construction can increase the speed of construction by as much as 50% and, in the right environment, cut costs by 20%. Considering the current state and rapid development of this methodology, I predict that in five years, 50% of all […]
Marketer’s Introduction to IIoT
This article originally appeared on SMPS Boston’s website. by Troy Krause This edition of Marketing Trends introduces the concept of the industrial Internet of things (IIoT) and provides an overview of its significance to AEC marketers. Definition The Internet of things (IoT), defined simply, is “the concept of basically connecting any device with an on […]
Take Back the ‘Corporate’ Culture
by Hilary Troia Even though many organizations are working hard to improve their corporate culture, when people think “corporate,” many connotations to come to mind: stuffy, staid, boring, plain, safe – not too many positive descriptors there! But by taking into consideration some of the latest trends in office design, while still staying true to […]
Trends for 2020: Building Communities
by Nolan Previte One trend EBI Consulting expects to see continue in 2020 is one of building community. Though technology has us more connected than ever, studies have shown many of us feel less connected to those around us. The CRE industry has already begun using a number of tactics to build community back into […]
The Need to Quantify (and Dollarize) the Intangibles
This article originally appeared on SMPS Boston’s website. by Ken Lambert What is most important to any client that we might work for? Certainly quality of work and/or aesthetics is key, but those characteristics are not really quantifiable. Assuming a basic level of functionality and code-worthiness is achieved, what all businesses (even non-profits) want to […]
Presenting Like a Pro with Paul Bramson
This article originally appeared on SMPS Boston’s website. by Sarah Shields The first time I heard Paul Bramson speak, I was sitting in the back of a crowded conference room space, first thing in the morning during a Las Vegas company-wide meeting. Needless to say, it was going to be a hard sell to command […]
