NXTWALL CASE STUDY: A 10-Year Evolution

How Block Imaging Future-Proofed Their Footprint with NxtWall

Executive Summary

In 2015, Block Imaging, a leader in Medical Imaging, faced a common challenge: rapid growth and a rigid office layout. By choosing NxtWall’s demountable architectural walls over traditional drywall, they transitioned from a “static” office to a “living” workspace. Over the last 10 years, NxtWall has supported their evolution through five major floorplan reconfigurations, saving thousands in renovation costs and diverting tons of waste from landfills.

The Challenge: The High Cost of Change

Ten years ago, Block Imaging realized that their 10-year growth plan would require constant departmental shifting. Traditional construction presented three major hurdles:

1. Downtime: Weeks of dust, noise, and disruption for every new office redesign.
2. Waste: Demolishing drywall every 3–5 years was environmentally irresponsible.
3. Inflexibility: Fixed walls hindered spontaneous collaboration and modern design trends.

The Solution: The NxtWall Advantage

NxtWall provided a field-fit, demountable solution that combined the permanence of a structural wall with the agility of modular furniture. By utilizing Nxtwall’s Flex Series, the client gained a cohesive aesthetic that could be quickly reconfigured and expanded within days and not weeks or months.

Three Pillars of Success

1. Unmatched Efficiency
Over 10 years, the client executed 5 departmental shifts. Using NxtWall’s field-fit capabilities:

• • Speed: Reconfigurations that would typically take 3 to 6 months took just weeks.
• • Zero Permits: Because NxtWall’s products are classified as furniture/equipment in many areas, the client avoided lengthy municipal permit cycles for interior office changes.

2. Continuous Innovation
As office trends shifted from open floor plan areas and cubicles towards secure, focused, private more productive spaces, NxtWall evolved with them.

• • Integration: The client easily swapped solid panels for glass to increase natural light without replacing the entire framing system.
• • Tech-Ready: As technology advanced, NxtWall’s open-frame design allowed for seamless integration with new power and data requirements without cutting into permanent structures.

3. Radical Sustainability
The environmental impact of this 10-year partnership is measurable:

• • Landfill Diversion: An estimated 3 tons of drywall and metal stud waste were diverted from local landfills.
• • Reusable Materials: 95% of the original 2015 components are still in use today, proving that NxtWall is a “buy once, use forever” solution.
• • Company Carbon Footprint Goals: The project contributed significantly to the client’s dedication to environmental responsibility.

The Result: A Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

While traditional construction costs have skyrocketed, Block Imaging’s facility spend has stabilized.