Commercial Construction Trends of 2015

Upgrading a workspace can have an immeasurable impact on the morale of employees, and increase productivity levels. Check out some of the latest commercial construction trends to consider for your commercial renovation!

Adjustable Height Desks

Commercial Construction Trends: Uplift Standing desks for greater activity
Desks from The Human Solution have many different design options, so you’ll be sure to find something that fits your taste

For commercial office spaces, standing desks and all things ergonomic are not new concepts, but they have been increasing in popularity over the last year or so. Our favorite choice for an adjustable height desk comes from The Human Solution. They’re customizable, and have an option for a memory keypad. This keypad can be programmed with four positions so you can easily change your position with the push of a button.

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Design-Build Projects – Working Together for Better Results

country club commercial renovation
Souder Brothers worked with the architect and the building owners to construct this new porte cochère and grand entrance at the Warrington Country Club, one of many design-build projects.

Let’s start with the basics. What are design-build projects? It could be a residential or a commercial project – the defining characteristic of this project type is that the construction services are contracted by one single entity (the design-builder). Essentially, the contractor is responsible for all parties involved which leaves the business owner or homeowner free of the obligation of coordinating each step of the project and gives them more time to focus on their day to day business.

For a design-build project, the general contractor works very closely with the architect as a team. At Souder Brothers we work with a number of architects on a regular basis so we can be sure we are matching your project type with their expertise. If you are in need of architectural services and would like a recommendation, feel free to give us a call.

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