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  If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s to be more proactive when it comes to protecting our health and the health of those around us. This is even more important for a business owner who wants to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy space for their employees. One of the best ways to protect those in your workspace is through air purification systems. Without an effective air purification system, viruses, allergens, and harmful bacteria can be circulated through the air repeatedly. Here’s more insight into how office air purifiers work, and   options for your post-COVID workplace. How Do Air Purifiers Work? Rather than adding particles to the air the way diffusers and humidifiers do, office air purifiers remove them. They do this in two ways – by filtering the air and by sanitizing it. Filtration –  Good-quality office air purifiers have very effective, fine air filters to trap dust, pollutants, bacteria, and other particles in the air as the machine pulls it through the ...

  Not only are green walls a beautiful and natural design element for your office, but they also help support wellness, stress relief, and productivity. Innovative companies around the world are using these in commercial interior design to bring the outdoors in and promote a healthier workspace for all. In this article, our team will discuss all the green, health, and design benefits of green walls and how you can incorporate this new trend into your  current office design layout .  Why are Green Walls Trending? Introducing living and natural elements into the workplace is called biophilic design, which includes things like maximizing natural lighting, purifying airflow, and introducing plant life through green walls and gardens. Think about how getting back into nature makes you feel refreshed, re-energized, and restored – well, that’s what designers are trying to introduce into the workplace to balance out the stress, hustle, and bustle of working life. However, there a...

  It’s very common for rented commercial spaces to require renovation work before they’re ready for new occupancy. These renovations can be as big and impressive as you like, and the changes can add personality as well as functionality to your workplace. However, we’re sure there’s one specific worry that comes to mind when taking on an office buildout project: cost. Who will pay for the  commercial office build-out?  Is it your responsibility in full or does the landlord cover some or all the cost? In this article, the team at BE Builds will go over different types of build-out agreements and how they’re typically negotiated between parties. The Most Common Ways to Pay for a Commercial Office Build-Out Usually, landlords and tenants will negotiate who pays for office build-out costs during the lease process. This gives both parties a clear idea of what each party is responsible for and ensures both you and the landlord are legally held to this agreement. The most common ...

  Creating a new commercial building for your business is a big decision. Building your own office from the ground up requires a great deal of planning, organizing, and budgeting. To ensure that the office construction process is a success, there are key tips you should follow. The  New Jersey office construction team at BE Builds  has put them all together for you in this article. #1 – Set Out Your Financing Strategy Before you take any other action, it’s essential to understand the costs involved with the project and evaluate the different available financing options. Commercial buildings are a significant investment and the cash flow of your business needs to be preserved and maintained throughout each stage of this process. It’s important to understand the different lending options that are available and how much lenders are prepared to offer your business to see if the project is viable or not, to plan the construction timeline, and to find a good deal. #2 – Find a B...

  BE Builds has put together an office construction guide that will focus on what happens after you choose a location, set a budget, and draw up office design plans. Here’s what to expect in the pre-and-post-construction phases of your commercial office buildout project, from our   office renovation team in New Jersey . The Pre-Construction Phase This phase can be time-consuming, as it relies on your office buildout team to work with other parties to process important administrative and regulatory requirements. Much of it happens behind the scenes, so it’s important that clients not only understand this process but are kept updated every step of the way. This includes: Applying for and being granted the building permit –  This involves submitting the final plans to the relevant building department, addressing any comments on the plans from the committee, and obtaining final approval to move ahead with the project. Getting all required insurance in place –  This inclu...

  No matter what class your building falls under, BE Builds has the years of expertise and resources available to   upgrade your commercial office building in NJ . However, it first helps to understand how your building is classified, so you can better understand the types of construction services you will need for your commercial office buildout project. Here’s a brief guide to the different classes of commercial office buildings, what these classifications mean, and why they’re important. Why Building Classifications Matter The process of classifying your commercial space focuses on factors like the age of the building, the amenities offered, location, design aesthetic, and infrastructure. This information is used by commercial real estate brokers to determine how much a space should be rented out for and other elements of the lease agreement. It is also an important factor in determining what upgrades should be prioritized and how this could impact future classification and...

  One positive outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic is that there is a renewed sense of importance placed on office hygiene and safety that starts at the very beginning of the   office design and construction process . Many industry experts are evaluating popular layouts like the Open Plan Office and figuring out how to make these layouts work safely and successfully in a post-COVID-19 workplace. Here are some ways in which our office contractors at BE Builds can construct a commercial office space that maximizes the health of your valued employees. A Healthy Workplace – Old Concept, New Ideas First, it’s important to note that a healthy office is not anything new. Over the last decade at least, we’ve seen a significant emphasis on making wellness a focus for the workplace, from a biophilic design that keeps occupants in touch with the benefits of nature and the maximization of natural lighting to work in partnership with our circadian rhythms, to ergonomic furnishings and corpora...