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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 15 J U LY 2 6 , 2 0 2 1 F O C U S 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 Less space, more choices In Maine, changing perceptions of the workplace are playing out in office real estate and design though still with many unknowns. "Now that office users have a choice as to whether they'll be fully in-per- son, hybrid or fully remote, I think we'll spend the next six to 12 months experimenting with what works best," says Justin Lamontagne, a partner and designated broker with NAI e Dunham Group. "ereafter, long-term commitment to office space, either smaller or larger, will return." Lisa Whited, a Portland-based advi- sor on employee engagement and work- place strategy, expects the shift to smaller spaces that predates the pandemic to gain momentum in coming months. Based on her calculations, most companies could choose to do with 50% to 80% less office space than pre- COVID if they rethink conventional office layout or, if willing to take the plunge, then go entirely remote. In talking to an organization's leaders and employees on finding the right formula, Whited starts with the bigger picture. So, they called The Dunham Group to guide the way. We are proud to support clients like Guideline, who bring successful businesses to Maine, offering opportunities that build strong and sustainable futures for Maine workers. Portland, ME dunhamgroup.com 207.773.7100 Local Knowledge. Regional Focus. Global Reach. Call or Visit Us Online. Guideline needed help navigating Maine real estate... ME, MA, FL | HALEYWARD.COM | 207.989.4824 PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: PISCATAQUIS COUNTY ICE ARENA We provided electrical engineering design services to help foster a love of skating for residents of Piscataquis County. 100% EMPLOYEE OWNED. C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F WO R K P L A C E T R A N S F O R M AT I O N FA C I L I TAT I O N Lisa Whited 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. — Lisa Whited Workplace Transformation Facilitation