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Aug 82 min read

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...

Ally Shott

May 303 min read

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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

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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...

What Makes SHYFT Unique as a Design Firm?

Ally Shott & Jeff Blosser

Mar 82 min read

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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...

What's the Difference Between CAD, CADD, and BIM?

Asa Plum & Kurtis Wolgast

Feb 153 min read

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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....

Black Architects Who Designed the Midwest

Ashley Symons

Feb 53 min read

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Black Architects Who Designed the Midwest

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, a nonprofit that helps establish state guidelines for exams and licensure,...

What is an Architect's Role During Construction?

Chase Ireland & Sandy Bresler

Jan 302 min read

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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...

What are Common Acronyms in the Plan-Design-Build Industries?

Drew Johnson, Greg Ray & Michelle Williams

Dec 27, 20232 min read

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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...

Why Do Analog Practices Still Matter in Architecture and Construction?

Eric Simon & Justin Warnock

Dec 20, 20233 min read

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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...

How Can a 3D Scan Help with Design Projects?

Jackie Davis

Dec 7, 20232 min read

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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...

How Do You Become a Licensed Interior Designer?

Samantha Bonner, Morgan Cook & Katelyn Riffel

Nov 29, 20234 min read

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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 —...

What to Consider When Designing Multi-Family Residences

Asa Plum & Samantha Bonner & Ally Shott

Nov 15, 20238 min read

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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

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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...

Celebrating Latinx Designers This Hispanic Heritage Month

Ashley Symons

Sep 21, 20231 min read

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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

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What Goes Into Conference Room Design?

Microsoft Teams. Skype. GoToMeeting. WebEx. Zoom. As the pandemic advanced, online meeting sites and software proliferated to accommodate...

What are Passive Sustainable Strategies?

Kurtis Wolgast & Michelle Williams

Aug 29, 20234 min read

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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

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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

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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...

What does Fire Rated Mean? Why is it Important? When do I Utilize it?

Kurt Hagge & Chase Ireland

May 5, 20232 min read

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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,...

What are the Challenges when Renovating an Active Healthcare Facility?

Beth Benzenberg & Drew Johnson

May 5, 20233 min read

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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...