Workstage Gauges Effect of Real Estate Decisions on Workforce
Article Tools
Latest News
Most Popular Articles
Issue Archive
advertisement
When Workstage, a developer based in Grand Rapids, Mich., sought a way to measure the extent to which company buildings helped to recruit and retain workers as well as foster productivity and innovation, it developed a Web-based tool that used data developed over many years. The data included information collected by Workstage and its partners, in addition to more current facts from the U.S. Departments of Energy and Labor, among other sources. The Workstage RE (real estate) program updated antiquated approaches to analyzing the data. The new approach gauged the effect of real estate decisions, including the implementation of sustainable environmental practices, on workers and job candidates. Workstage RE, whose patent is pending, also allowed companies to identify business drivers and analyze the impact of real estate decisions by using multiple scenarios.
Acceptable Use Policy blog comments powered by Disqus
Want to use this article? Click here for options!
© 2009 Penton Media Inc.
Research & Special Reports
Highlights
Best of the Best
Green Building
ASHA 2008
advertisement
Nrei Interactive Products
-
Green Shoots
Commercial Real Estate's Green Building Blog
Get latest news, data and analysis of the rapidly evolving commercial real estate green building industry. Gain insight on green leases, valuations, financing, and government regulations and incentives for new and existing buildings.
Green Shoots Blog -
The Alter Group
Larry Armstrong on Architecture in a Recession
Larry Armstrong, President, Ware Malcomb, an international architecture firm, says that in times of recession, survival is dependant on having a strong strategic plan in place and creating functional work vs. extravagent projects to meet clients' needs...
-
The Alter Group
Charles Krawitz on the Credit Crisis
Charles Krawitz, Senior Loan Sales Asset Manager of Fifth Third Bank, discusses the current state of the small to medium sized loan and the general capital markets. Topics include tapping Freddie and Fannie loans, and the government expanding their credit facility via the SBA.
Full text article for this podcast -
White Paper
2009 Real Estate Investment Outlook
National Real Estate Investor and Marcus Millichap
2009 Real Estate Investment Outlook... 
On-Demand Webinar
Reinventing Space
This Webcast looks at tips for how empty space can be used in a way that generates foot traffic and cash flow. We explore strategies and incorporate real-life examples of what some creative owners and retailers have done to weather the weak retail environment and keep dark space from harming healthy retailers that are operating.
Marketplace Ads
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
