Workplace Innovations: Happiness+Productivity=Profitability (Presented by Premier Members SVN | QAV, Turner & Townsend Trestle and Liza Evans Interior Design)
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Most companies recognize the benefit of providing a great working environment for their people. It can increase staff moral, happiness and general well-being, which in turn increases productivity and ultimately improves the bottom-line. Furthermore, rapid changes in technology are influencing the very nature of work.
Join us to learn about current trends in workplace design and what's in store for the future as technology evolves to satisfy the needs of the workforce. Our panel of experts will share their insights and experiences on:
- The importance of location and proximity to transport infrastructure;
- The latest technologies that are enhancing the workspace;
- Designing to create the ultimate workplace environment and improve sustainability performance;
- Evolution in interior design, office furniture and workspace amenities;
- What will the workspace look like in the future?
The event will be relaxed and interactive, and we hope everyone will leave more informed on how to design and create workplaces that improve employee happiness, productivity and ultimately business profitability.
Who should attend?
This event will be informative for anyone who is involved in designing, delivering or managing a workspace. If you have responsibility for your company's workforce, real estate or shaping the working environment, this event will be insightful providing future ideas and innovations for making the most of your workspace and bringing real benefit to your workforce. In particular, Architects, Project Managers, Facilities Managers, Real Estate Managers, Property Developers, General Contractors, Furniture Suppliers, Workspace Product Designers and HR professionals.
Panelists:
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Russ Drinker Russ Drinker is an architect with over 30 years of experience as a practice leader for global design firms. Russ is the Global Director of Architecture and Sustainability for M Moser Associates, an integrated design firm based in Hong Kong, with 15 offices worldwide. Russ's portfolio is notable for its internationally recognized research facilities and academic campuses. He has been identified as one of the 101 Leaders in Sustainable City-Making and Theory by Steffen Lehmann in his "The Principles of Green Urbanism". Russ is a Board Member of Sustainable Silicon Valley, a Founding Member of the U.S. Resiliency Council, a SPUR Water and Climate Policy Board Member and an Advisory Board Member of Cleantech Global. He is a licensed architect in California and obtained his BA from the University of California at Berkeley and Masters Degree in Architecture from Columbia University. |
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Liza Evans |
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Karl Knight Since 2011, RocketSpace has been helping tech entrepreneurs, startups and corporate professionals bring the future to market. The company offers accelerator-like services to its members including programming, consulting, events, and office-as-a-service, which together create the perfect ecosystem and community for innovation to thrive. RocketSpace has fueled the success of more than 800 startups, including 16 unicorns who have raised more than $20B, such as Uber, Spotify and Leap Motion. RocketSpace's Corporate Innovation Services team has helped more than 100 brands worldwide transform into modern corporations. RocketSpace clients create new opportunities from inside, and outside, their organizations to ensure they are leading the disruption in their industry, not being disrupted. From financial services, to telecommunications, pharma, consumer electronics, retail, energy, and beyond, RocketSpace's innovation expertise spans every sector and industry. RocketSpace knows disruptive trends, business models, and startups that impact corporations today, tomorrow and beyond. With access to nearly 200 startups on its San Francisco campus and access to thousands around the world, its Corporate Innovation Services team specializes in helping its clients learn about, work with, and work like startups. |
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Kevin Hydes |
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Deborah Quok Co-Founder and Managing Director, SVN QAV & Associates As a Co-Founder and Managing Director, Deborah leads our firm in advising our clients in their real estate strategies, marketing and transactions. I have managed a portfolio of over 200 properties for a Fortune 50 company, directing its planning; implementing M & A and divestiture projects; and completing well over 1,000 purchase and leasing transactions. She brings this experience into the commercial real estate brokerage arena to advise corporate clients and local businesses alike. Deborah's extensive experience in commercial brokerage, consulting and corporate real estate for over 20 years provides our clients with considerable depth of knowledge and capability |
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Dr. Brandon Tinianov VP of Business Development, View Inc. Dr. Tinianov has dedicated his career to product innovation and commercialization in the field of energy efficiency and building technology. His 20+ years of research and experience in the construction industry have spanned various materials and systems including insulation, wallboard, glazing and software controls. Throughout his career he has been actively involved in authoring national and international standards, codes, and policies relating to building materials and systems. He currently serves as the View’s VP of Business Development. Prior to joining View, Brandon was the Chief Technology Officer at Serious Energy. Earlier in his career, Dr. Tinianov spent eight years at Johns Manville where he oversaw the Building Sciences and Engineering Applications Center of Excellence and their applied sciences labs. Brandon is a member of the national Advisory Council of the US Green Building Council and as a member of the Health Product Declaration board of directors. Brandon has a PhD in Engineering Systems from the Colorado School of Mines and is a registered Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional. He has 28 issued patents and has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles on the topic of building science and materials. |
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MODERATOR Edd Burton, Associate Director Turner & Townsend Trestle Edd is an Associate Director at Turner & Townsend Trestle, a global construction consultancy specializing in program, project and cost management. T&TT have extensive experience of supporting clients through the delivery of Tenant Improvement projects to enhance their workspace. Edd leads T&TT's San Francisco Consulting Team and specializes in providing contracts and procurement services for high value or complex construction projects. Prior to relocating to San Francisco in September 2015, Edd worked in London where he enjoyed real football and the Great British weather! |
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 12, 2016
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 - 5.30 - 8.00pm
5.30 - 6.00 Networking and Registration
6.00 - 7.00 Panel Discussion
7.00 - 7.15 Q & A
7.15 - 8.00 Post Event Networking
Location
One Kearny, 23 Geary Street
Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94108
Fees/Admission
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres included
$35 BABC members
$50 Non Members
$60 At the door
Contact Information
Jo Healey - (415) 296 8645
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