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How hotels can take the ‘home’ out of ‘work from home’

This article, written by Carlo Torrano and Amy Bradac, originally appeared in Hotel Management magazine.

It’s no secret that hotel occupancy rates have plummeted since the coronavirus pandemic hit. Both leisure and out-of-town business travel have nearly ground to a halt. Meanwhile, properties sit idle with high vacancy rates. For some hotels, particularly those located in areas in close proximity to a large pool of labor that has transitioned into a work-from-home environment, there may be an opportunity to pivot some space to cater to those workers who find themselves needing an alternative to the “home” in “work from home.”

Bradac Co Insights Newsletter September 24, 2020

INSIGHTS: Bradac Co News – September 2020

Introducing our new Bradac Co Newsletter, Insights!

This first issue was designed to inform all of your workspace solutions. We share insights on reimagining workspaces, explore PropTech solutions, and welcome a new team member.

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As we all navigate the challenges of 2020 as a community, we wish you happy, health(ier) days ahead!

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How Collaboration Tools Benefit Project Teams

Whether ground-up construction or an extensive remodel, silo activity of team members and/or misaligned assumptions can derail the process. As the design evolves, it is important to routinely take a pulse check to ensure project goals, including budget, are still being met. From the timing of getting your general contractor involved to “page turns” and mockups, Bradac Co offers some advice about collaboration in the construction project management environment in this piece from GlobeSt.com, “How Collaboration Tools Benefit Project Teams.”

To read the full article, please click here.

Finding Value in Property Technology

There is a recent surge in popularity for PropTech (property technology) solutions as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has building owners and property managers seeking out safer and more efficient ways of operating their real estate portfolios. With a heightened focus on health and safety, many of these solutions help to mitigate the inherent risks of multiple users navigating, occupying, and simultaneously using building spaces and systems. Common areas of focus include access and security, wayfinding, and facility management. With the influx in visibility of these technologies, it’s important to consider the value of any solution before it is implemented in your space.

Reimagine? Relocate? WFH? – Find out how Bradac Co can help you plan your office of the future

As businesses start to bring their workforces back to the office, there are many questions to consider. Is your space set up for physical distancing? Does it require changes to support health and cleaning?  Are you considering changes to better support team collaboration? It’s time to consider if you should undergo some renovations, think about moving to a new location, or embrace the work-from-home culture.

Are Open Offices a COVID Relic?

Bringing her experience and vision to the unique challenges currently facing the real estate market, Amy Bradac recently weighed in for the GlobeSt.com Q&A piece “Are Open Offices a COVID Relic?”

To read the full article, please click here.

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