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DesignLab: The Secret to Your Design Success
A Unique Commercial Design Resource If you are designing and constructing a new office space, medical facility, gym, retail space, or another commercial outlet, you likely have felt out of sorts -- to say the least. Luckily, we are here to help. It is no easy feat to...
How-To Build an Office Space that Will Increase Productivity
Did you know that the layout and design of an office space can affect office productivity? According to a massive 250,000 person study conducted by Leesman, an independent assessor of workplace effectiveness, just over 85% of employees surveyed feel that the design of...
Retail Design Considerations for Small Businesses
Deciding to open a business can be both exciting and intimidating. Designing a brand-new business location is unlike opening a franchise or other type of business that may already have a typical layout or floor plan that can be emulated. Starting from scratch is...
Incorporating Evidence-Based Design in Your Healthcare Facility
Are you currently in the process of designing a medical build-out of some kind? Are you wondering how to construct a facility that will ensure that your patients and staff members can achieve the best outcomes? While there are plenty of methods for coming up with the...
Construction and Remodeling Challenges for Veterinary Clinics
Veterinary hospitals and animal clinics provide invaluable services that most of us have had to rely on for our furry friends. Sometimes, visits to the vet consist of a quick check-up, while other times, we may receive devastating or heartbreaking news about the pets...
Hiring the Right Industrial Contractor: What You Need to Know
Industrial construction of any kind can be daunting, to say the least. If you are planning to bring to life an industrial space of any kind, you likely have a lot of questions or concerns about the overall process. There are lots of things to consider such as...
7 Ways to Create a Dental Office That Will Ease Patient Anxiety
For the majority of us, going to the dentist can be a stressful and fear-inducing event. Did you know that nearly 60% of dental patients feel some level of anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist? According to a 2014 study conducted by Dental Research Journal, a...
7 Reasons to Hire a Design-Build Contractor for Your Medical Office
Whether you are building a new medical office space or looking to remodel an old one, hiring the right commercial contractor is crucial. Before you hire a separate design team, it’s worth considering a design-build contractor. Design-build construction accounts for...
How Interior Design Elements Affect Your Customers & Staff
The way a commercial space is designed affects anyone interacting with it. This includes customers walking into the office, the staff working the front desk, potential investors coming in for a meeting, and more. Interior design elements can set the tone for the whole...
Can My Commercial Rebuild or Remodel Be Completed On Budget?
One of the things our clients most often tell us is that they can’t believe we completed their work on time and on budget. It’s much more common to go over budget on a commercial remodel or rebuild, with several change orders submitted during the process and...
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The Norwest DesignLab™ is the only place on the West Coast where healthcare and business professionals, designers and architects can see, feel and touch the wide range of commercial interior materials and fixtures available for your project.
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