Who are the Players in Commercial Furniture Buying?
If you’ve reached the point in a project schedule when you need to think about commercial furniture, but you want more information on the...
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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...
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...
Samantha Bonner, Morgan Cook & Katelyn Riffel
Nov 29, 20234 min read
How Do You Become a Licensed Interior Designer?
You may hear the terms interior designer and interior decorator used interchangeably, however, there are some major differences —...
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-...
SHYFT Marketing
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Meet Nastassja DeGarmo
Project Coordinator - Des Moines, Iowa Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? I love the diversity in project types that...
Ashley Symons
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Celebrating Latinx Designers This Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 each year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions,...
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...
SHYFT Marketing
Jun 22, 20231 min read
SHYFT Promotions Mid-Year 2023
As we approach the end of the first half of 2023, we'd like to take a moment to celebrate the achievements of those who continue to grow...
Samantha Bonner
May 30, 20233 min read
Meet Morgan Cook
Morgan Cook - Project Designer Q: What is your favorite thing about working at SHYFT? A: My favorite thing about working for SHYFT is...
Kurt Hagge & Chase Ireland
May 5, 20232 min read
What does Fire Rated Mean? Why is it Important? When do I Utilize it?
The Basics of Fire Ratings One of the primary responsibilities an Architect must fulfill on every project, is to protect the Health,...
Beth Benzenberg & Drew Johnson
May 5, 20233 min read
What are the Challenges when Renovating an Active Healthcare Facility?
Renovations in healthcare facilities present a challenging and exciting opportunity for construction professionals. The design...
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