October 2007

IN THIS ISSUE:

Martha Rayle authors a Building Operating Management article that includes tips for ensuring a successful transition to an open office plan

Pete Winters Named to Board of Directors of the International Facilities Management Association

Julian Tablada, AIA, Joins HOK Advance Strategies in Atlanta, Georgia

Advance Strategies members have been involved in industry activities and engage in speaking, teaching, and publishing activities — contributing to the profession

Martha G. Rayle, FASID, IIDA, Offers 10-Step Plan for Successful Transition to Open Office Environments

Marty Rayle has seen the move from private to open offices from every angle — from corporate real estate executive to designer. Marty has worked both as a consultant helping companies change to open plan and also has been part of in house facilities teams charged with making a change happen. Over the course of her career, she has worked in private offices, cube farms, open-bullpens, has telecommuted, and has been mobile. She also confesses that she has read way too many Dilbert strips. . . (more)

Pete Winters Named to Board of Directors of International Facilities Management Association

Peter M. Winters, AIA, CFM, Senior Vice President for HOK Advance Strategies, has been named to the Board of Directors of the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), following over 30 years of service in the industry. IFMA is the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility managers and has more than 19,000 members. . . (more)

Julian Tablada, AIA, Joins HOK Advance Strategies in Atlanta, Georgia

HOK Advance Strategies announced that Julian Tablada, AIA, has joined the company as vice president. In this new position, Tablada will be responsible for providing planning and advisory services that inform clients on how to strategically deploy their resources — for real estate, facilities, and workplaces —  to achieve business objectives.   HOK Advance .  . . (more)

Advance Strategies Demonstrating Role As Industry Thought Leader

This spring and summer, Advance Strategies' members have been out and active in the industry, sharing their professional knowledge and experiences through speaking, teaching and publishing — reinforcing the role of Advance Strategies' members as industry thought leaders. . . (more)

HOK Advance Strategies works with clients to help align their business strategies with their real estate, facilities, workplaces, and information systems to effectively master change. The group’s specialists are leaders, analysts, strategists, listeners, communicators, and change agents who use their knowledge and experience to help organizations navigate through complex business challenges.

HOK is a global architectural services firm that specializes in planning, design and delivery solutions for buildings and communities. Through its collaborative network of 25 offices worldwide, the firm serves diverse clients within the corporate, commercial, public and institutional markets. HOK is committed to developing resources and expertise to help lead the world toward sustainable communities and building environments.