When companies think about furnishing an office, the default assumption is often the same: buy new. New furniture feels safe. It feels modern. It feels like the “right” decision. But more organizations—especially those focused on budget control, sustainability, and long-term value—are starting to rethink that assumption. Remanufactured office furniture is no longer a fallback option. […]
Monthly Archives: March 2026
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Outfitting a classroom, administrative office, or full campus in Connecticut shouldn’t feel like navigating red tape. Yet for many school districts, colleges, and universities, the traditional procurement process can be slow, complex, and resource-intensive. That’s exactly where MHEC contracts come in. The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) provides a cooperative purchasing solution that allows Connecticut […]
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Office design trends for 2026 are changing again. Over the past few years, businesses have gone from fully remote… to hybrid… to trying to figure out what actually works. Some companies are bringing people back more often. Others are doubling down on flexibility. But one thing has become clear: the traditional office layout built around […]
Space Planning & Design
Hoteling Stations Done Right: Designing Shared Desks People Actually Want to Use
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“Hoteling” sounds simple: fewer assigned desks, more flexibility, better use of space. But anybody who’s lived through a poorly executed hot-desk setup knows the truth—hoteling only works when it’s properly designed. If the office feels like a pop-up shop (wobbly desks, zero privacy, nowhere to plug in, scuffed surfaces), people stop coming in. And then […]