Return to The Office – 4 Reasons
The office still has a critical role to play as we look toward the future and our new normal and many of us are thrilled to sit in traffic again.
COVID Creates Chaos With CRE!
The Pittsburgh Commercial Real Estate (CRE) market has changed quite a bit! The number one defining factor? COVID-19. COVID has shut down buildings, hotels, companies, restaurants, coffee shops – you name it and it’s been affected. Like many other cities across the United States, Pittsburgh’s central business district (CBD) has been the hardest hit. Subleases…
Change is the new reality
Change is hard Right now I’m sitting on a kitchen chair at a makeshift desk, listening to construction noises as the breeze makes my blinds bang against the window. It would have been hard to imagine this even six months ago. Prior to #COVID19, I went to work every day, hanging with a small but fun…
Millennials and Gen-Z: Office Design that can Meet them in the Middle
The Multigenerational Workplace Challenge Millennials and Gen-X run most of today’s businesses. Now, these generational powerhouses are joined by Gen-Z, the youngest members of the workforce. Millennials and Gen-Z have some similar ideals and visions for the future. However, they have very different expectations when it comes to their workplace design. As technology advances at…
The Best Way To Save Money On Office Space
How To Save Money On Office Space As the New Year begins, now is a great time to reduce your second highest operating expense. It’s important to evaluate the best way to save money on office space. The following three questions should help you assess your current situation: Office Size First, is your space the…
Is Pittsburgh’s CBD a Tenant’s Market?
Is the CBD in Pittsburgh a tenant’s market? A ‘tenant’s market’ is a term used to describe a real estate market. In a tenant’s market, tenants hold the upper hand over landlords during negotiation. This can occur when vacancy rates rise in a certain area. When vacancies increase, landlords provide tenants with incentives that…
How Do We Get Paid?
Quite often we are asked the question, “So how do you get paid?”. Just like you, we have bills that are due, food to be purchased, and the fun toys everyone ‘needs’. Without the client making a direct payment to us, they wonder how we can apparently work for free. Let’s shed some light on…