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SHYFT Marketing
Jun 262 min read
Meet Hunter Pifer
Designer, Des Moines Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? I really enjoy the diversity of projects, scopes, and...
Ally Shott
May 303 min read
Tips From a Remote Designer
Remote and hybrid work has increasingly become an option for employees since the COVID-19 pandemic first started. Many individuals across...
Beth Benzenberg & Nastassja DeGarmo
Mar 272 min read
How Does the Design Team Get Inspired?
Design inspiration can come from all directions. Here are some of the ways that our SHYFT designers get inspired and keep up with or...
Ashley Symons
Mar 211 min read
What Structures Have Women Designed Around the World?
Throughout history, women have played a pivotal role in shaping the architectural and design world, yet their contributions often remain...
Ally Shott & Jeff Blosser
Mar 82 min read
What Makes SHYFT Unique as a Design Firm?
A Better Way to a Better Space Let’s start with our company mission statement: A Better Way to a Better Space. We recognize that every...
Asa Plum & Kurtis Wolgast
Feb 153 min read
What's the Difference Between CAD, CADD, and BIM?
As design professionals, we’re occasionally asked how everything happens behind the scenes and what tools we utilize to deliver results....
Ashley Symons
Feb 53 min read
Black Architects Who Designed the Midwest
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, a nonprofit that helps establish state guidelines for exams and licensure,...
Chase Ireland & Sandy Bresler
Jan 302 min read
What is an Architect's Role During Construction?
There are many factors to consider when hiring an architect to design and a contractor to build your project. No two projects are the...
Drew Johnson, Greg Ray & Michelle Williams
Dec 27, 20232 min read
What are Common Acronyms in the Plan-Design-Build Industries?
The planning, design, and construction industries are often required to seamlessly integrate for a successful project. From big-picture...
Eric Simon & Justin Warnock
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Why Do Analog Practices Still Matter in Architecture and Construction?
In a world dominated by digital technology, where screens have become our primary mode of communication and virtual interactions replace...
Jackie Davis
Dec 7, 20232 min read
How Can a 3D Scan Help with Design Projects?
Matterport is a platform for 3D scanning technology particularly in the fields of real estate, construction, and property management. It...
SHYFT Marketing
Nov 30, 20231 min read
Meet Michelle Williams
Designer - Columbus, OH Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? The people! I love having supportive and encouraging...
Asa Plum & Samantha Bonner & Ally Shott
Nov 15, 20238 min read
What to Consider When Designing Multi-Family Residences
Housing drives the success of all markets. Multi-family residences are a vital foundation for communities, as they provide both short-...
Kurt Hagge & Chase Ireland
Oct 27, 20231 min read
How Do You Become a Licensed Architect?
Becoming an architect may seem like a daunting endeavor, and in some ways, it is. However, the path to licensure is a relatively...
SHYFT Marketing
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Meet Chase Ireland
Project Designer - Columbus, OH Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? The diversity of projects we work on. I’m very...
Nastassja DeGarmo & Chuck Andrews
Sep 8, 20234 min read
What Goes Into Conference Room Design?
Microsoft Teams. Skype. GoToMeeting. WebEx. Zoom. As the pandemic advanced, online meeting sites and software proliferated to accommodate...
Kurtis Wolgast & Michelle Williams
Aug 29, 20234 min read
What are Passive Sustainable Strategies?
Buildings are responsible for between 30-40 percent of emissions globally. Emissions stem from the products we build with, the methods in...
Beth Benzenberg
Jul 24, 20232 min read
What Documentation Do I Need for a Condominium Conversion?
Owners or developers may encounter the need to set up a condominium or homeowners association (HOA) when building new properties or...
Morgan Cook & Paige Rice
Jul 19, 20232 min read
What Should I Consider When Hiring Subcontractors?
Construction projects can be simple or complex – either way, it’s important to have the right team on board to ensure your project runs...
Katelyn Riffel & Drew Johnson
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Best Practices for Keeping a Project on Schedule
Creating and maintaining an accurate project schedule is key to any successful design or construction project.
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