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Creative Solutions for Today’s Office Needs

In the past, businesses relied on ample office storage to manage physical files, records, and supplies. Filing cabinet systems, archive rooms, and large storage areas were essential parts of office layouts. However, the digital transformation—thanks to cloud storage, scanners, and digital file management—has significantly reduced the need for such extensive storage. Many offices now find that these once-vital spaces have become clunky, underutilized, or even unnecessary.

Building Owners have been using a form of wainscoting in their buildings since the 14^th century according to howstuffworks.com. This enhancing wall covering is typically added to the lower third of a wall, but can also be used to cover the entire wall if so desired. Commercial wainscoting comes in many materials for different uses including laminate, metallic, tile, vinyl (VCW) , fiber reinforced, or polymer (FRP) material to name most options. Additionally, the skilled Millwrights at Wolgast have created beautiful and impressive wood enhancements by request for our clients to add richness to their aesthetic.

As a Design-Builder, we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity?

As technology changes to be more flexible and safely accessible, Financial Institutions are making changes, too. We have clients who are making the switch to Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) so they can operate better under the current labor shortage and be more convenient for their members. The ITMs offer video operators that are highly skilled to efficiently help members virtually by operating from anywhere in the country. Not unlike an ATM, but with a live operator to assist the customer.

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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of robust school infrastructure cannot be overstated. A school's physical environment shapes the experiences of students, teachers, and staff alike, affecting everything from academic performance to overall well-being. Yet, ensuring the vitality of these educational spaces often requires significant financial investment, typically through school bond campaigns.

Design-Build Construction (DB) is one of the increasingly popular methods of construction. Instead of hiring an Architect to design your building and then finding a separate General Contractor to bid the design, a commercial building owner gets the designer and the contractor as one entity. The Design-Build Company becomes the single-source to take on the full-risk of a construction project.

In order to maintain a stellar reputation as a professional contractor, speed, quick problem solving and meeting deadlines are critical.  The biggest complaint and almost a disappointing anticipation in our industry is that a job will take longer than estimated.  We strive to disprove that assumption on each and every project.  Here’s one way that we do that.