Previous seminars this year:

In the ever-evolving landscape of work, what sets exceptional workplaces apart? While remote work and virtual collaboration are on the rise, the physical office remains a cornerstone of business success. Crafting a workplace that meets employee needs and drives business growth is a complex and essential task.

Event overview:

On the 26th September, Our leading global experts took the audience on a journey of inspiration through exceptional workplace design and delivery. They defined what sets the best workplaces in the world apart, and uncovered the secrets behind their success. Revealing our industry-leading methodology to guarantee your workplace vision becomes a business reality, the audience witnessed a paradigm shift in design management, cost efficiency, and project certainty that promises to redefine industry standards.

Event takeaways:

• Translating innovative design trends into exceptional employee experiences.

• Innovative workplace trends and technologies used by leading global organizations.

• Practical strategies in Woodalls Lean Methodology for delivering projects on time and on budget, ensuring project certainty.

• The impact of workspace design on business performance.

• The role of technology in creating efficient work environments.

• Strategies for designing inclusive and sustainable workplaces.

Stay vs Go- Half the Space,
Twice the Experience

In a post-pandemic world where the role of the workplace has evolved, the decision for companies to Stay vs Go in their workplace is becoming crucial. Woodalls recently hosted an event with industry experts exploring innovative approaches to this dilemma. The discussion led by Design Principle Greta Kraitovite and Simon Davies featured insights from Wanda Oliver (WeTransfer), Warren Elliot (Kantar), and Mariana Rodriguez-Beltran (Adevinta). They emphasised the importance of:

• Finding your WHY

• Prioritizing people

• and the benefits of staying in your current space over moving location.

Finding your WHY - When planning a project, the significance of understanding the 'Why' behind the change cannot be underestimated. Woodalls focuses on creating spaces that resonate with users by going beyond aesthetics and functionality. Solutions must be tailored to each company’s unique culture, input-output rate, and goals. Customising office design to reflect business priorities is crucial for success.

Prioritising people - who will interact with the workplace is key. Productivity and collaboration can be maximized by considering their roles, requirements, and work styles. Inclusive design that promotes equality and diversity is essential to removing individual barriers in the workplace.

Benefits of staying - Staying in your current space can be a viable option with the right transformation. By reimagining the layout, incorporating modern amenities, and maintaining original elements, your workplace can feel new and inspiring. Whether contemplating a move or a transformation, the goal is to create an environment that serves your organization and its people effectively.

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International Women’s Day Event

"Shaping Structures, Sharing Stories:
Empowering Women in the Construction World’’

At Woodalls, we recognise, celebrate, and actively champion our female leaders, co-workers, clients, and partners, trailblazing the industry. This March, for International Women’s Day, we hosted an exclusive event with five renowned female leaders from across the industry. They shared inspiring stories of the passion, strength, and resilience they had garnered throughout their careers. We learned how they were paving the way for others to follow in their footsteps.

Greta Kriovaite, Design Principal at Woodalls, was joined by Natasha Bonugli, Founder and Creative Director at The Bon Collective, Amelia Christie, Director at Christie Constructive, Dipalee Jukes, Founder and CEO of Ground and Water, and Siu Mun Li, Head of Temporary Works and Engineering at Multiplex, for an evening of inspiring conversations, personal stories, and empowerment as we celebrated the achievements of women in shaping the built environment.