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Refurbished Cubicles in San Diego Come With Free Services

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

29 Installation Precautions This short video features operations and install manager Sam Bedoy letting you know what to expect when you place an order for new or refurbished cubicles in San Diego. Cubicles Office Environments makes a commitment to provide free project management support to every customer.

This means you will have knowledgeable professionals on hand to work out all the technical details surrounding your cubicle installation. For example, our consultants can collaborate with your other vendors to determine the best power and data drop points for cabling and wiring.

The delivery team always makes an impression by showing up professionally dressed. They take care not to cause any damage to your property throughout the installation process. Better yet, they will make sure your office environment is up and running so you can move your employees in and start achieving productivity ASAP.

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Allsteel Cubicle Options: Concensys

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

27ConcensysAdmin There’s one thing you can always count on when you buy an Allsteel cubicle – it will feature all metal, sturdily welded construction and come with a lifetime warranty. The Concensys collection, an entry level panel system, is no exception. Allsteel advertises this product for the budget and space conscious employer. This panel system has a thin profile which shaves inches off the square footage for each workstation. It also reduces the cost of raw materials (steel can be expensive).

Each panel is fully assembled prior to shipping. This makes installation easy for the end user. With the Quick Ship option, these Allsteel cubicles can be delivered within days of order placement. You can add components at any time since newly designed options will retrofit to your existing Concensys workstations.

Helpful Features and Benefits

27 panel components These panels are designed as monolithic units to reduce the number of items customers have to buy and track. To make inventory even simpler, each piece can be bar-coded for future reference. Finishes and fabrics can be selected from a wide range of choices to make these standard workstations fit into your unique business environment. Panels are available in widths from 18-60” so you can plan in 6” increments. They stack up to 108” high and include glass panel options for a more open feel.

Multiple Storage Options

This collection can integrate with other Allsteel lines such as Reach, a fully functional storage system that doubles as a space division concept. Essentials and Persona are other collections that interface seamlessly with Concensys. You can incorporate personal towers, pedestals, and overhead cabinets. Or, you might select mobile storage products that allow you to relocate files at a moment’s notice. This is a useful option in collaborative workspaces. Moving a storage unit out of the way opens up space to accommodate an extra team member during a special project.

Electrical and Data Capabilities

An Allsteel cubicle wouldn’t be complete without state-of-the-art data and power access. The Concensys line provides base and desktop routing for cables. You can choose the Flexconnect option for adaptability and reliability in electrical delivery to your workstations. You can also include the AMP NETCONNECT consolidation boxes to distribute wiring to each zone in your office environment. This system can be readily reconfigured and increases the adaptability of your workstations as your company grows.

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Teknion Cubicle Space Planning Tool

Friday, February 5th, 2010

25 Teknion planning tool The next time you are in the market for a Teknion cubicle cluster, check out the free space planning tool on the manufacturer’s website. This lets you see various configurations and sort cubicles by size or product. Besides diagrams, there are also plenty of photos with clearly labeled components. The drop-down sort fields allow you to search for systems furniture by function. You can view collaborative setups, linear workstations, and compact designs that save room.

This is, of course, just a first step. You can only get a general idea of what will fit into your office using this tool. Fortunately, you have access to another free resource to help you with in-depth planning. We can help you figure out innovative ways to maximize your space and minimize your costs. Check out the refurbished Teknion cubicle selection in our Warehouse and be prepared to save some serious money.

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Maxon Cubicles – Verse and Versatility

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

19verseworkstations The Verse collection of Maxon cubicles is a grow-as-you go dream for the DIY office manager. These ultra simple panels can be integrated with the manufacturer’s modular Series 1000 & 2000 desks, but they are also intended for use with any system. Just slap together a few panels and use them to wrap your existing workstations. Make a cubicle or series of enclosures in minutes and simply add on new ones as needed.

Partitions can also be connected to construct dividers of any length to break up your office into sections. All that’s required for this are some extra T-base stabilizing feet to keep the “wall” from being knocked over. With plenty of widths and heights to choose from, you will be sure to find a set of panels to fit your space. You can even use them to create a reception station for your front office.

Verse Connection

19verseconnectors These Maxon cubicles are super easy to assemble. No tools are required. There are two connection angles available: 180 degree straights and 90 degree corners. Snap on 2, 3, or 4 way connectors at the top and bottom of each panel. Slide the panels together until they touch, and voila – a Verse workstation is born!

When you use Verse with Maxon desking systems, the panels may also be fastened to the desk surface to make the entire structure more resilient. Partitions can also be connected to the wall with brackets for additional support.

Partition Accessories

19versepanels You’ll definitely want extra reinforcement if you plan to attach shelving (which can also be installed tool-free). Secure overhead cabinets complete with locking mechanisms are another option to consider. These steel-door bins flip open for easy access. Shelves and cabinets can both be finished to match the paint on the panel frames.

Cost-Saving Panels

If you are looking for the most budget-friendly Maxon cubicles, Verse is where you should start. You can select their basic partitions with no padding (just fabric over MDF board) or the P-Series with 1/8” of added foam. For offices with limited data and power needs, the manufacturer offers panels with no raceway.

Frames feature 1” steel tubes on the sides and the top edge. The metal surfaces are powder coated with epoxy that is baked on to create a rust and chip resistant finish. Color options for the frames are limited to black, gray, charcoal, and taupe. However, you have more choices when it comes to the panel fabric. Mauve is a particularly attractive selection for these Maxon cubicles if you want a break from earth tones.

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Resolve Herman Miller Cubicles – An Alternative to Panel Systems

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Art Display Screens

Not all Herman Miller cubicles are rectangular, and not all of them actually use panels either. The Resolve collection by Turkish designer Ayse Birsel is a perfect example of how workspaces can be reinvented in unlimited ways. This happens when assumptions are tossed out so novel ideas can flourish.

What does a busy office environment really require to be functional? It needs multiple workspaces with some form of dividing structure to give employees a sense of having their “own” space. The screen and canopy concept showcased in the Resolve design addresses this essential requirement by delineating space without being restrictive.

Open and Enclosed

The 120 degree configuration of the Resolve system permits the development of a honeycombed office layout. These wider angles make Herman Miller cubicles feel more spacious while making full use of the space available. Instead of panels that are set on the ground, poles and screens are used to separate work areas. They can also be used to create pathways winding through the floor plan.

Some screens are stretched horizontally between poles. They leave open space above and below to permit the free movement of light and air throughout the office. Retractable screens furl down in sailboat fashion to create a curved cocoon of privacy for individual workers. Canopies arc loftily overhead to complete the sense of being surrounded but not boxed in.

Canopy

Up In the Air

The vertical poles are available in sizes up to 96” and feature trusses that contain data and power cables. This is a departure from traditional routing that takes place along the baseboards of panel cubicles. Cables drop down to user level through horizontal support arms so that power outlets can be supplied at workspace height.

Artistry and Imagery

Honey Comb Layout

The display screens are furnished with Bubbletack fabric in a wide range of natural color combinations. Acoustic inserts may be layered between the screens to reduce noise distractions. To punctuate the office environment and add interest, graphics can be printed on these screens. Designs include outdoor scenes (beaches, trees in winter) and more iconic images like the DOT Girard daisy sculpture motif. Customization is also offered for branding these Herman Miller cubicles with a client’s logo.

Roll Down Curved Screens

Decorative Touches

The Resolve design offers lots of opportunities to add finishing touches that can make a space feel more inviting. Poles can be equipped with bud vases, coat hooks, and semi-circular shelves that allow employees to personalize their workstations. Pole-top lamps with old fashioned shades give the whole office a home like quality that puts people at ease.

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Knoll Systems Furniture – Equity Call Center Workstations

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

8 515_native Knoll currently has an interesting white paper on call centers available in its “sector focus” library. According to the data in this paper, there are approximately 78,000 call centers in the U.S. Some 2 million employees work in these environments. The nature of the work (which could reasonably be described as uninspiring and stressful) often leads to high turnover. Knoll systems furniture is designed to take just a little of the dreariness and discomfort out of this work atmosphere.

The Equity Collection

Cubicles featuring Equity design panels offer two basic configuration options (and lots of variations). They can be connected at the standard 90 degrees or at 120 degrees. Most components can be used with either angle. You can set up multiple workstations on a single spine to make delivery of data and power to all your cubicles less complex. This can be accomplished in stair step configurations or rectangular workspaces. 8 561_native

The 120 degree connections also give you the option of creating cubicles in organic honeycomb or radial shapes if this better suits your workflow. One nice touch offered by Knoll systems furniture is their patented centerline modularity measurement method. Panel dimensions are calculated with the width of the posts already included – simplifying space planning.

Building Equity

Designing and installing an Equity cubicle system doesn’t have to be a one-time event. Stackable tile panels and integrated brackets allow you to add height to your workstation dividers at any time. This can turn a low walled desk into a personal office in just minutes with the addition of frosted glass privacy panels. Stack tiles as high as 120” for maximum privacy.

8 2408_native Adding workstations or restructuring your existing furnishings is made as pain-free as possible with standardized parts. Knoll boasts that its newest additions are still designed to connect with virtually all the components the company has manufactured over the last 3 decades.

Compact storage options are available to make the most of each station. Curves add visual interest and soften the edges of these Knoll systems furniture workspaces. Details include metal banded desk edges – a nice alternative to traditional laminates. Every ergonomic and aesthetic touch is designed to make your call center a more pleasant place to work.

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See San Diego Cubicles Installed

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

5 Cubicle Installation Have you ever seen how we get things done here in San Diego? Cubicles may take hours to install for other people, but the guys in this video handle the entire job in just over 1 minute. OK – that’s using time lapse film techniques! Still, it’s pretty cool to see a whole office environment take shape before your eyes.

What ends up being really impressive is that these guys pick up after themselves as they go. This leaves the office space spotless and ready for habitation by busy employees. That’s one of the definite advantages of having a professional crew on the job in San Diego. Cubicles from many of the leading manufacturers are so well designed that you can install them yourself. However, it helps to have a team working together to get it done in record time.

Of course, the question remains… who exactly are those guys from the video?

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