How to Design a More Productive and Happier Office

Does your current office space provide an environment for optimizing your employees’ productivity? If not, what are some ways to improve it? Happy employees are the foundation for productivity. From lighting to pops of color, there are many ways to create a positive workplace. When you start seeing your workplace less as a building and more as an environment, you can begin considering a commercial design build for your Minneapolis business that will inspire openness and productivity.

As a company that specializes in office remodeling, we’ve helped countless business owners reach the full potential of their commercial space. We have a few great suggestions on how to optimize your office for getting the job done.

Open Floor Plans

It’s simple. When the walls come down, productivity goes up. An open floor plan can make employees more accountable for their actions. Social media can be a terrible distraction but with the walls down, there will be less looking-over-the-shoulders and more work getting done. An open floor plan also helps increase morale, as well as in-person interactions.

Natural Light

There have been several studies about the affects of natural light on workers. From darker spaces causing Vitamin D deficiencies to unnatural light messing with workers’ sleep patterns or causing headaches; there are many reasons to let the light in on your next commercial design build.

Employees need access to sunlight. You can maximize the natural light that enters your office with strategically placed windows. Interior walls made of glass can help increase their access to natural light. You can also strategically place solid walls so they won’t block employees’ access to daylight. In addition, there are many options in smart lighting systems to help fend off the lack-of-light blues. When you contact us for your commercial design build, we can discuss the many lighting options and help increase your access to natural light.

Pops of Color

Add an element of surprise with unexpected flourishes of color. Decorate your space with colorful accent walls, murals or colorful furniture to brighten your employees’ day. Drab colored walls can limit your employees’ creativity and thus decrease productivity.

At Titus Contracting, we love to incorporate these subtle elements of design in a commercial design build, knowing what a new coat of paint or accent wall can do to the dynamics of a space.

These are just a few of the many ways an office remodel can help increase productivity. Would you like to learn more about a commercial design build for your Minneapolis business? Call Titus Contracting at 952-746-7817 or contact us for a Consultation.   

2013 Remodeling Trends

Spring is around the corner, which means the season of remodeling is upon us. Whether it’s for your home or office, 2013 is the year to finally get in touch with us to complete your dream renovation. Here are some of the trends we expect to see in Twin Cities commercial remodeling projects this year:

Additional space

We’re predicting more and more will additional more room in their home or office, whether it’s knocking down walls or adding on to the existing structure. These kinds of projects require an experienced contractor – like Titus Contracting – since wall removal can be dangerous, especially if you need to remove a load-bearing wall. Also, you might have to obtain permits to add on to your existing structure, which our team will handle.

Custom jobs

Custom remodeling projects are those that help to make the building more functional. These can include special stations for charging electronics (cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) to custom storage spaces and lighting. These kinds of projects help to give your home or business a unique flavor that’s truly yours, by personalizing it with your tastes.

Energy efficient

As energy prices continue to increase, many are looking at remodeling to increase efficiency and improve their buildings with eco-friendly products. Popular improvements include replacing an old HVAC system, smart thermostats and more. Read our recent blog on how remodeling can make your home more energy efficient.

Elegance

Energy efficiency doesn’t have to mean a loss of elegance, however. Many are turning their bathrooms into spa-like escapes where they can relax and unwind from the long day. Elegance can also be accomplished with better lighting, bigger countertops and more options. 

Titus Contracting Joins the Better Business Bureau

When it comes to finding out if a business is legit or not, more consumers are likely to visit the Better Business Bureau to find out what kind of reputation the business has. Now, Titus Contracting LLC is proud to be among the 400,000 business in North America part of the BBB!

We are now officially a BBB member and accredited by them, which means we will continue to maintain high ethical and customer service standards. You can find our BBB profile by clicking here.