KWL Company Brings Sustainability to its Office-III
Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL) opted to bring the element of sustainability to its new office in Burnaby. The implementation of this element could be illustrated in the basic office furnitures such as the office chairs, office desks, etc.
The heating and lighting were also considered. Motion sensors were even installed in common and public washrooms to turn off lights if the employee left the room and failed to do so. Low energy halogen lighting is installed in the lobby area where lighting burns for long periods. In addition, many employees have been situated near windows, limiting their need to turn on lights during bright days.
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January 10, 2007KWL Company to Bring Office Sustainability-II
Jean Broda, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL)’s communications manager says that the Still Creek Industrial Park of Burnaby was chosen as the ideal location for their office relocation as it offered not only the expanded space needed but also many of the commuter considerations. These include the new Gilmore SkyTrain station.
For Broda, she no longer treks bridges moving from Vancouver to the North Shore and dreading a bridge tie-up. Her commute time is reduced from 30-40 minutes to 17 minutes in the early morning when traffic is minimal.
Apparently, most employees have found it easier to get to work. Several employees cycle to work on a regular basis. Due to this, KWL adjusted its office furniture and has provided bike storage area and shower facilities to make a feasible transportation alternative.
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January 9, 2007KWL Company to Bring Office Sustainability-I
Sustainability has become the mother of what an office should be made of in order to foster the efficiency of the environment and the employees. All the office furniture to be used must be in accordance with the element of sustainability.
Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. (KWL), a noted company who builds and designs modern buildings, have decided to subscribe to this point of view when they moved its offices from North Vancouver to Burnaby to “walk the walk”, its communications manager Joan Broda said in an interview.
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January 8, 2007Office Furniture Retailers Up on their Feet to Meet Female Customers
Office furniture retailers are now scrambling to meet their growing female clientèle’s demands for office chairs and office desks that are fit for their female figures.
Ikea, the Swedish furniture store, has created decor displays aimed at female entrepreneurs, such as a bookstore and hair salon, made available at 29 of its US stores. Ikea, which operates its US headquarters in suburban Conshohocken, Pa., plans to eventually expand the program overseas.
“I think we have just scratched the surface. This is one of our growth engines of the future,” said Pernille Lopez, president of Ikea North America in an interview by the Associated Press.
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January 7, 2007Growing Niche in Office Furniture Caters to Women
Office furniture retailers like Ikea and OfficeMax have finally begun to listen to the demands of women for more fitting office chairs, smaller office desks, as well as furniture that has more storage to hold women’s purses and personal items.
“Everything is too masculine, edgy, too modern, and heavy on the metal,” said Jennifer Selby Long, who is in the management consulting business, in an interview conducted by the Associated Press.
While women’s design preferences cannot be lumped together, experts say they have definite tastes and, unlike their male counterparts, look at their furniture as an extension of their image.
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January 6, 2007Stylish Reception Desks Have Impact – Part 3
The arrangement should be cozy as well. The couch or seat designs should be made to make the guests feel at home, this will make a good impression and visitors would remember that. And as it is said that fashion and comfort go hand in hand, the reception couch should be up to date and the design should match that of the interiors of the office.
Office furniture stores are becoming more innovative these days. Most of the more noted retail stores include a vast array of furniture specifically used for reception areas. Plus, there are now a lot of resources you can choose from aside from plain old market hunt. Reception desks are just a click away online that provide quality furniture like office chairs, desks, and cabinets.
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January 5, 2007Stylish Reception Desks Have Impact – Part 2
There are contemporary designs now available and offered in a wide range so a company can choose which fits their preferences.
For reception desks, since this is where most of the transaction takes place, it has to be presentable at the same time durable. It has to accommodate visitors most of the time so it should look elegant, yet ergonomically designed for the receptionist to be able to fulfill his or her work properly. It must have storage and shelves for guest books, log books or visitor passes and other slips that need to be signed.
The reception desks have to be spacious for the employees to be able to perform their daily tasks or activities. It should have a desk top to place certain equipment like telephones or fax machines, some even computers and its peripheral components. The reception tables, although not all offices have this, play an important role as well.
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January 4, 2007Stylish Reception Desks Have Impact – Part 1
Many offices do not just let visitors in without an appointment. Therefore those who are not penciled in are asked to wait out front to see if they can be accommodated. This is common in many offices despite the line of work, whether this is an executive office, a clinic or a hotel or even a hospital.
The lobby or reception area is the first thing a guest, be it clients or just plain visitors, would lay their eyes on. Therefore it is important that it appears stylish and cozy for this will serve as a waiting area for guests.
The reception is an area that will give a first impression to the company’s visitors. It will be a personal reflection of the company’s work stability. It will show how professional a certain organization is. A company must invest in fashionable and dynamic reception or lobby area.
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January 3, 2007Office Furniture Delivery and Installation – Part 3
There has to be a supervisor to oversee the installations of the office furniture or equipment. You may ask the supervisor to visit the site a day before the delivery so they can plan how to go about the process and you can discuss how you want things to look.
The supervisor needs to be informed of any building requirement like location of the loading dock, or if there has to be insurance coverage or even the building hours. As the facilitator of the installation, the supervisor must be knowledgeable of what the requirements are in order to navigate through the installation process. You may need to introduce the facility manager and discuss the plans with the building management as well so the installers can gain access to places that require it.
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January 2, 2007Office Furniture Delivery and Installation – Part 2
Often times there are changes to be made in the delivery arrangement so make sure to clarify if such changes can cost you. Better to inquire about cancellation charges. If there are delivery cancellations are there corresponding charges as well? What are the arrangements for late deliveries? Most of these manufacturers more or less know how to protect their equipment, but even though, damages should still be in question.
The furniture or equipment must be delivered in good condition. The manufacturers use special cartons, and packaging techniques in order to prevent the damage in the product. The manufacturer should replace an equipment with even the slightest hint of defect or evidence of being mishandled.
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