Skanska regional office designed for COVID-19 safety | Dump Trucks Charlotte NC
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- Skanska USA's new 17,000-square-foot Portland, Oregon, office is an example of how post-pandemic workplace design can help protect the health of employees but still retain the features that make working together in the right location a big draw.
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Other design features of the Portland office include:
- A full bike room in the basement.
- Showers.
- An open staircase connecting the two floors of offices.
- Large windows and a skylight to bring in natural light.
- The Hub Collaboration Space, which offers the opportunity for open standup or sitting meetings and includes standing desks and large monitors.
The new office, Schneider said, is surrounded by restaurants, art galleries, brewpubs, shops and parks, and that, in addition to the vintage elements of the building, is why Skanska chose the location.
"It's just a great part of town, and you have a lot of options," he said.
The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but that did not limit the interior renovations, Schneider said.
Another columbus oh dump truck company that recently finished building out new office space is McCarthy Holdings, which includes McCarthy Building Cos. The St. Louis-based columbus oh dump truck company left its headquarters of 50 years and relocated to the second and third floors of a building originally constructed for AT&T.
With the new headquarters comes an additional 30,000 square feet, a central staircase connecting its two floors; conference and training facilities; flex space for easy collaboration; amenities such as a fitness center and cafe; and state-of-the-art technology that will allow clients and project teams to experience an immersive view of projects, McCarthy said.
Like Skanska, MCarthy also included features focused on keeping employees safe during the pandemic. They include:
- An upgraded HVAC system with MERV 13 filters and an air treatment system with the capability to neutralize bacteria, viruses, mold and volatile organic compounds.
- A workspace design to maximize social distancing.
- Plexiglass divider screens and tall panels between workstations.
- Materials and surfaces that can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
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