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People start to realize the importance of acoustic control in the workplace after sometimes when open office concept became a trend years ago. Inspired by technology companies like Microsoft and Apple, an open workplace filled with comfort couches, fancy furniture, industrial-design hanging lamps, visible pipes and whitewashed brick wall was once a dream workplace for many millennials.

However, sooner or later, executives and employees who were impacted by the poor acoustics control in an open-plan office started to notice noise problems. Telephone calls, typing, office equipment like printers, repeated doors and lifts opening and closing and chatters can be sources of noise and interruption. Continue reading “Acoustic Control in the Workplace”

Working remotely is not a new norm amidst COVID-19. However, with the implementation of circuit breaker from 7 April  to 1 June 2020 to contain the spreading of COVID-19, it has caused companies from non-essential sectors to execute work-from-home, or telecommuting policy with almost immediate effect. While companies which do not have a business continuity plan on remote working policy in place have to struggle to comply with this “sudden” regulatory requirements, as an employee who has not or rarely experienced working remotely, what can we do to uphold our productivity while working in a totally different environment? Here are a few tips. Continue reading “Best Practices for Working Remotely”

Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a common health concern. People’s health and wellbeing might be affected by the places where they work or reside. The amount of time they spend inside these buildings could determine the severity of the syndrome. The syndrome these people are experiencing may disappear after they leave the buildings. The major contributors for sick building syndrome are poor indoor air quality,  toxic gases, volatile organic compounds (VOC) and mould.  Continue reading “Features and Characteristics of Sick Building”