Insights from verto360
Embracing Flexibility: The Future of Workspace Design
Andrew Lutowicz, President, Verto360
May 21, 2024
At Verto360, we specialize in creating modern, flexible spaces that people love across various industries including healthcare, corporate sectors, higher education, retail and government. Our use of prefabricated solutions and cutting-edge technology not only keeps projects on time and within budget, but also provides a significant yet often underestimated benefit: unparalleled flexibility.
The Paradox of Workspace Flexibility
In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, we frequently encounter a striking paradox. While initially, many clients express no intention to alter their spaces post-construction, our follow-up interviews reveal a different reality. Post-project, the same clients greatly appreciate their workspace’s adaptability, praising how easily it can evolve with their changing needs–be it through adding offices, adjusting layouts, or incorporating new technologies. Some even indicate that this flexibility was a core factor in their decision to go the prefabricated route.
So, why the disconnect? Often, the prospect of future changes is daunting because of the anticipated disruptions and high costs traditionally associated with making modifications. However, clinging to conventional construction methods only perpetuates this cycle of limitation.
A New Way To Build
At Verto, our mission is clear: to revolutionize the construction experience. We enable our clients to build workspaces that not only meet today’s needs but are also prepared for tomorrow’s challenges – more effortlessly, cost-effectively, and with minimal operational disruptions. Once our clients experience this level of transformation, they never want to go back.
The Cell Phone Analogy
Consider the evolution of mobile technology. Before cell phones, the idea of making a phone call from our cars seemed unnecessary and certainly didn’t expect that we would be able to someday. Yet, once people experienced the convenience of mobile communication, it quickly transitioned from a luxury to a necessity. Similarly, people may not see a need for adaptable, future-ready workspaces that they can easily change and reconfigure until they experience the benefits firsthand. And when they do, they hardly ever look back.
Responding to Rapid Change
Imagine the typical scenario where designing and building a new workspace takes upwards of a year. During that time, significant changes in work styles, communications trends, technology and the world around us can render a once-new space somewhat obsolete. With Verto360’s approach, your workspace remains flexible, not just at move-in or lease renewal, but continuously throughout its lifecycle.
The relevance of this flexibility is even more pronounced when we consider the rapid advancements in technology. For instance, data centers across North America are currently struggling to update facilities to accommodate new, high-powered tech needed for AI and other applications. The scenario poses a pertinent question for countless organizations: as AI and machine learning become integral to our operations, is our workspace equipt to adapt?
The Imperative for Business Agility
In a world where business agility and responsiveness are more critical than ever, embedding flexibility into construction methodologies isn’t just an option; it’s a necessity to stay relevant and competitive.
Are you Future Ready?
At Verto360, we’re committed to ensuring your organization's readiness for whatever the future holds. Let’s discuss how we can make your space as dynamic and adaptable as the market conditions and technologies it may need to accommodate.
Contact us to schedule a free consultation. Together, we can make sure that the answer to “Are You Ready?” is a resounding “Yes!”