This category contains relevant information in regards to the environment, sustainability practices, and green efforts.
American manufacturers are experiencing one of the most widespread supply chain disruptions ever recorded and it could take months, if not years, to remedy. The pandemic weakened an already fragile, complex, and interconnected global supply chain that experienced cargo ships stuck at sea, a shortage of truck drivers and lengthy product supply delays. This all occurred at a time when consumers and businesses were ripe with stimulus checks which helped fuel an unexpected increase in consumer demand.
What is the real return on investment of demountable walls (ROI) vs conventional drywall construction? In the short-term drywall may appear to be the cheaper alternative, but when office space needs change due to staffing fluctuations or other variables, demountable walls deliver a more flexible and sustainable solution with long-term cost benefits. Demountable walls can be reused and reconfigured as demand dictates. As a bonus, NxtWall’s components are not only reusable but also up to 100% recyclable, keeping drywall waste from going into a landfill.
Shortages of skilled labor has hit an all-time high in the post-pandemic construction industry. Conventional construction companies are scrambling to find qualified drywallers, electricians, and carpenters to get the job. As a result of the shortage of skilled workers there are long delays and extended completion dates. Only a single trade is needed to install NxtWall from start-to-finish, as opposed to the extended schedules that come with standard construction methods. Many unhappy customers are rethinking standard drywall construction methods and making the jump to NxtWall demountable walls to get the job done fast…
Labor Day is an important reminder of why the terms “Made in USA” and “Made in America” are so important. When consumers buy American made products this allows companies to stay on American soil and provide Americans with jobs. It also ensures the American consumer will receive a quality product made according to US standards. NxtWall is proud to be Made in America!
NxtWall is proud to announce the addition of two new lines of demountable wall panels. Formica Infiniti offers antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, while Spectrim Ven4ma finishes offers extreme durability which can withstand the use of strong cleaning agents. Both new lines of demountable wall finishes make use of advanced technology to help keep any work environment clean especially now during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
When you’re designing a new building, or renovating an older space it’s important to have the overall health of the building’s occupants in mind. Too many buildings in the past simply utilized the cheapest materials or the most readily available materials at the time. Today, re-creating these spaces with natural materials, ventilation, and sunlight minimizes…
As if staying on top of building code changes was not enough to keep facility managers hopping, recent mandates for maximizing building energy efficiency has added another level of complexity. Commercial property owners are now required by law to disclose their building energy use in two states, one county and 14 cities in the United…
Universities and corporations’ attraction to interior glass walls has continued to be a clear choice for sustainable, affordable construction. NxtWall recognizes it is really no surprise to anyone in the commercial and higher education construction market. The simple, sleek and striking aesthetic of interior glass walls is impossible to resist and all indications show a…
Why do the creatives have all the fun? I recently toured the Herman Miller creative department workspaces at the Herman Miller Design Yard in Holland, Michigan. Beyond the lusting over the Eames furniture designs and deciding what to order from the barista at the coffee bar, the sustainable workplace design had me considering meeting with…
In a recent blog entry we lamented on the green building certification wars. At the risk of stating the obvious, challenges with green building certifications doesn’t mean it has to have an impact on building green, choosing sustainable design or specifying moveable walls! The construction and design industries have been educated in the benefits of…
