The experience of the traditional workplace has always been one of slow evolution. However, the recent and growing popularity of...

In Part I, we focused on uncovering some of the differences between Commercial and Residential Brokers. Part II continues to focus on...

When starting a project, an organization may wonder: How will I select an architect or contractor? How will I solicit proposals for a...

If you're a resident of Des Moines, IA, you've heard of the popular pickleball 'eatertainment' venue Smash Park. They are a...

Office furniture has a huge impact on not only the aesthetics of the space but also how employees work and interact with each other. The...

The General Contractor versus Construction Manager debate makes for an interesting discussion. There are advantages to both delivery...

Change orders are a vitally important tool for contractors. By definition, a change order is any modification or change to the original...

The process to determine the cost for a construction project is just that…a process. This process must start with the answers to three...

Chix with Stix is a "Fun-Raising" Golf Outing for the Columbus Architectural and Design Community. What is Chix with Stix? Chix with Stix...

While there are many factors that impact today’s environment, buildings have a significant impact on the construction, maintenance, and...

This last year has been a year of reflection and change, specifically for the world of design. Designers all over the globe are...

When making changes to an organization’s real estate portfolio, it can be tough to know where to start. From a full renovation to a small...

So, you have decided that you need to renovate your office space, now what? There are certainly several factors to consider but the...

When developing property, one of the first questions tends to be: “What are we going to build?” The next thought is likely: “How will we...

Steve Reynolds - Founding Partner & CAO Many years ago, Steve was lucky enough to lead several design projects where SHYFT was acting as...

Senior Construction Manager, Kelly Nelson gives insight into his involvement in Pelotonia. Pelotonia is a community that is determined to...

A worldwide pandemic has forced organizations to reconsider their workplace strategy. After more than a year of either a full or partial...

Every construction project has many moving parts that involve many people, and the ultimate goal is to keep the project on budget and on...

Des Moines was named one of the best cities to live in in 2020 by Livability. It was named of the Top 10 Cities to Live in After a...

SHYFT was featured in this month's MBI Newsletter for our Strategic Planning work on their new headquarters! Back in 2019, the MBI Board...