Proven approaches to elevating your spaces

 

In an ever-evolving architectural landscape, we offer a suite of services designed for optimal transition and long-term success. Our approach goes beyond mere buy-in, focusing on stakeholder inclusion and effective communication to propel projects forward.

Change Management

Steering Smooth Transitions with Team Involvement

Change is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be jarring. Whether you’re revamping one office floor or overhauling an entire building, we know the key to a smooth transition lies in effective communication and staff inclusion. We partner with you to craft a change management approach that’s tailor-made for your environment.

We start by diving deep into your current state to identify any potential hiccups. Then, through a blend of insightful strategy and meaningful dialogues, we guide you and your team toward a shared vision for your new space. It’s not just about getting buy-in; it’s about energizing your team and turning them into enthusiastic advocates for the change ahead.

To ensure the vision becomes a reality, we integrate functional space planning and keep the lines of communication open. We offer a toolkit of resources aimed at keeping engagement levels high and helping you articulate the “why” behind each design decision. This way, everyone is on the same page, making the transition not just accepted but actively embraced.

We can lead you through the change management process with:

  • Facilitation + Workshops
  • Mock-ups + Testing
  • Special Events
  • Strategy Planning
  • Survey + Analysis
  • Tours + Virtual Reality
  • Town Halls
  • Video + Video Messaging Clips
  • Websites + Content
  • Welcome Booklets

Deferred + Corrective Maintenance

A Real-time Gauge of Your Capital Assets

Managing and adequately funding responsible correction of deferred maintenance can be daunting. We offer a strategic approach to helping facility managers, owners and finance officers deliver successful corrective maintenance programs as part of their overall facilities management strategy.

Our CMProgram® helps you:

  • Identify and quantify deferred maintenance backlogs
  • Prioritize corrective action
  • Forecast and justify capital improvements
  • Track, administer and manage corrective action through a web-based platform

Facilities Strategy

Purposefully Shaping Your Future Spaces

One-size-fits-all solutions won’t cut it when you’re thinking about the future of your buildings. Whether you’re planning to renovate, expand or build from scratch, we dive deep to understand your organization’s long-term needs and aspirations. Our expertise spans multiple sectors, including corporate campuses, education, healthcare, manufacturing and senior living developments.

We’ll start with a comprehensive review of your existing facilities, assessing any site limitations and evaluating how they can be expanded or relocated. Armed with a well-thought-out strategy, we lead you through the complexities of planning, helping you prioritize and phase your projects to translate your vision into a functional, fulfilling space that stands the test of time.

We can elevate your facilities strategy with:

  • Campus Restack Analysis
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Code Review
  • Cost Analysis Integration
  • Facility Assessments
  • Market Expectations Assessment
  • Real Estate Integration
  • Test Fits
  • Workplace Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Tailored Strategies for Meaningful Outcomes

No two clients are the same, so we customize our stakeholder engagement strategy to align with your needs and resources. With a focus on keeping your team and stakeholders informed and actively involved in every project phase, our seasoned engagement team brings invaluable skills in communication, project facilitation and meaningful stakeholder interactions. We excel at navigating complex planning initiatives across diverse markets, aiming to achieve outcomes that genuinely resonate with you.

Listening to your stakeholders is a critical part of shaping the future of any space, whether it’s a campus, healthcare facility or corporate setting. We foster trust by employing tailored participation techniques, ensuring your plans are well-informed and broadly supported. But we also know that planning can get complicated. That’s why we prioritize breaking down intricate information into easy-to-understand formats, enabling precise and effective communication with all involved to champion a transparent, trustworthy and effective planning process.

Workplace Strategy

Make Your Workplace the Differentiator

Today’s rapidly evolving landscape demands an engaged workforce to stay competitive. A more engaged team correlates with increased productivity, better retention, and ultimately, a stronger bottom line. Yet, research indicates low levels of employee engagement nationwide.

We specialize in creating what we call the engaged workplace—spaces that align with your unique organizational culture, employees and technological needs. This personalized approach ensures your team can bring their best selves to work every day.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, our flexible, research-backed methodology focuses on aligning your specific goals and metrics to create a custom environment that boosts engagement and performance.

Our experience identifies five engaged workplace drivers that significantly improve team engagement and individual performance:

Learn more about workplace strategy.

Heather Turner

Heather Turner

MCR.w
Project Development + Workplace Strategy Practice Leader : Principal