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V O L . X X V I I N O. X V J U LY 2 6 , 2 0 2 1 16 R E A L E S TAT E / C O N S T R U C T I O N / E N G I N E E R I N G F O C U S "I always back up and say, 'First I'm going to talk about purpose and vision, and then we'll get to space,'" she explains. "If you let the space drive the decision, it's a false conversation because it is easier to do what we've always done instead of imagining new possibilities." On a larger scale, Red read is a Boston-based firm that advises companies throughout New England on innovative workplace environ- ments integrating furniture, technol- ogy and architecture. In Maine, where it employs 10 people and has an office furniture showroom in Portland plus a warehouse in Gorham, it's also figuring out its own workplace setup, according to Stephanie Brock, vice president and general manager of Red read Maine. Its clients include Tilson, the Roux Institute, Martin's Point Healthcare, Avangrid and Pratt &Whitney. "We're facing the same challenges as to how do we repurpose a space to include the technology we need and get people back into the space and not have to do it so expensively," Brock says. "We're learning from our customers and our customers are learning from us." Engineering a 'fresh look' Like many companies during the pandemic, engineering firm Sewall encouraged employees who could work remotely to do so. e company, owned by Yarmouth- based Treadwell Franklin Infrastructure Capital, is based in Old Town, where it has employed up to 200 people in its headquarters going back more than 140 years. Today Sewall employs around 50, half of whom are based out of its main office. After determining that it would need a lot less space for people in the future who would keep working remotely and use the office mainly for meetings, it P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY CN Brown Company has a variety of rate plans that are suitable for the smallest businesses to the largest en es. Choose a plan based on your business's size and unique needs. cnbrownenergy.com/commercial-fuel/commercial-electricity Backed by superior service and reliability! > Electricity > Hea ng Oil > Kerosene > Propane > Natural Gas > Gasoline > Ultra-low Sulfur Diesel > Off-road Diesel Comprehensive energy op ons for your business For ALL your electrical service needs: 855.500.IESC www.iesc1.com Check out our careers page to explore exci ng opportuni es at Interstate! Interstate Electrical Services Corpora on Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Thermal Diagnos c Imaging 24/7 Emergency Service Construc on & Renova on EV Charger Installa on Fire Alarm Tes ng & Installa on » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E Stephanie Brock, vice president and general manager of Red Thread Maine, at the company's office furniture showroom on Portland's Monument Square. Clients include Martin's Point Healthcare, Tilson, Avangrid and Pratt & Whitney.

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