Megan Robinson | NBS Commercial Interiors

January 16, 2023

NBS Interior Integration: One Company, Amazing Results

Ever walk into a space and think “wow”? Amazing spaces like that don’t just happen; it takes knowledgeable experts who understand the nuances of interior spaces and how people interact within them. Creating functional, inspiring, and productive spaces is a complex process. To make everything come together seamlessly, many different components and services need to […]

Compelling, technology-enabled workplaces will help people innovate, collaborate and communicate.

June 20, 2022

Technology and the Future of Work: What You Need to Know

Technology and the Future of Work: What You Need to Know Today, organizations are taking intentional steps towards creating compelling, technology-enabled workplaces to keep up with the needs and expectations of employees. The future of work requires instant communication, enhanced connectivity, interactive digital experiences, and even components that support employee wellbeing and productivity. According to […]

February 28, 2022

Is Your AV Integrated? Here’s Why It Should Be

Technology is a key player in how we work today. Often technology is thought about last in space planning. In reality, it should be considered early in the process, as it has become an integral part in the way we meet and connect. No longer can you hang a display on the wall and call […]

August 16, 2021

Let The Music Play! Hear NBS Songs of Togetherness.

NBS has compiled a Togetherness-themed playlist on Spotify.

August 5, 2021

5 Tips to Make Hybrid Work Better

The concept of working in a hybrid role, splitting your work week between the office and a remote location, is a popular topic of conversation these days. And it’s easy to see why. After most of the workforce was required to work from home during the pandemic, many found they enjoyed the benefits and quality […]

July 13, 2021

“Flex Zone” Adapts to Meet the Needs of Today…and Tomorrow

Every organization goes through change. With the “Flex Zone,” NBS created a versatile space that better meets the needs of our people today while retaining flexibility for modifications in the near term and the future.

Bring them back together with ancillary spaces

March 15, 2021

Ancillary Spaces: Bring Them Back to Something Better

Many office workers have gotten used to working in some pretty homey environments over the last year—in many cases, their actual homes. As they come back to the office, ancillary spaces with home-like touches can go a long way towards making the workplace return more comfortable. But how do you make these shared spaces safe […]

March 2, 2021

A Year of Togetherness

While living through a crisis has not been easy on anyone, it has caused people and organizations to think about our shared humanity and what we want to achieve together. The longing to physically be together again has led us to choosing togetherness as our theme for the year. We are hopeful 2021 will bring […]

November 9, 2020

Safer, Smarter & Faster with NBS

It’s time to create safe and compelling spaces that will drive people to choose the office over remote locations to work.

July 2, 2020

NBS Earns 2019 Steelcase Premier Partner Award

We are proud to announce our status as a nine-time recipient of the Steelcase Premier Partner award! This prestigious distinction is awarded yearly to the top Steelcase dealers who have proven success in market share growth, client satisfaction, financial strength, and investment in their people and communities. This year, the award has been earned by 42 […]

June 24, 2020

NBS has Returned to the Office Because Space Still Matters!

As governments begin to lift stay-at-home restrictions, organizations are planning, and even starting, to welcome their employees back into the office. A big consideration is around the speed at which people should be brought back to the workplace – and this is being done with a greater emphasis on employee wellbeing and safety. For many, […]

March 26, 2020

3 Ways to Keep Remote Teams Connected

Excerpts taken from Steelcase’s 360 articles on remote working – Breaking Down the Distance Barrier and Suddenly Working from Home? As businesses around the country respond to the global health crisis and put measures in place to keep their employees safe, the ability to work remotely has become more important than ever. The challenge is […]

March 9, 2020

Giving Thanks & Showing Gratitude

It seems now more than ever, taking a moment to give thanks and show gratitude can make a big difference in someone’s day. We are taking pause and reflecting on the amazing people and blessings in our lives. To show thanks and gratitude to our clients, vendor partners, families, friends and co-workers we are reaching […]

February 24, 2020

5 Reasons to Update The Firmware on Your Barco ClickShare

To keep your Barco ClickShare unit as powerful, efficient and user-friendly as possible, software updates are often necessary. Upgrading to the latest firmware ensures your ClickShare unit remains secure and compatible with the latest devices and technology. Barco ClickShare products are designed with security, privacy and confidentiality in mind, and with every quarterly software release, […]

January 28, 2020

Ancillary Spaces: A Top Trend for 2020

CEOs are focused on growth, innovation and culture. To attract the best and brightest, companies should consider what message their workplace is portraying. Does it reflect the culture they strive for? Does it support and inspire their team to do their best work? Does it offer spaces to collaborate and build trust? Ancillary furniture is […]

December 16, 2019

Caring for our People, Community & Environment

We explored all aspects of wellness in 2019 from physical and mental wellbeing, to environmental, community and financial wellbeing. Our “NBS Cares” campaign aimed to encourage us as a company and individually to better ourselves, even if it was just a small first step in the right direction. Although not a priority for only 2019, […]

December 12, 2019

NBS Unleashes Fur + Furniture 2020 Calendar

A round of appaws for the star pets making our calendar + supporting the community The love and enthusiasm people have for their pets never ceases to amaze us! For the second time, NBS launched a casting call among metro Detroit Real Estate and Architectural & Design firms looking for photogenic pets to take part […]

October 30, 2019

NBS Showroom Renovation: The Big Reveal!

We couldn’t be happier with the outcome of our Troy headquarters renovation for 2019. Walking through the front doors the space takes on a whole new life – color, texture, architectural elements and a variety of worksettings greet you. The expansion and renovation began earlier this year to support our growing team and consolidation of […]

August 27, 2019

NBS Makes Crain’s Cool Places to Work List for the Third Year in a Row!

This is the seventh year Crain’s Detroit has produced the Cool Places to Work list, highlighting companies that, according to their employees, go above and beyond in putting a focus on workplace culture. A third-party firm assessed the ratings and comments, compared against all applicants, and then determined the top 100. Learn more about the […]

June 24, 2019

Top Three Industry Trends at NeoCon 2019

Shared by Michael Naert, Workplace Associate 1. Solving for lack of privacy and noise distraction NeoCon featured a wide array of different and innovative products to shape how we work in the office. With offices becoming more open and more collaborative, finding space to complete heads down work and avoid distractions has become an […]

July 21, 2017

NBS Pet Story: Pet Rooster

Ever thought about having a pet Rooster? Maybe you should. Sara Edwards, a Troy designer lives on expansive land north of Metro Detroit. She reminiscences, “I got Charlie, a Red Sussex Rooster, as a little chick from the Marlette stock yard in 2008. I raised him from a wee little chick into a huge lovable […]

June 19, 2017

NeoCon 2017: Steelcase Receives Top Honors

NeoCon is always buzzing with energy and excitement. This year was no different. Steelcase drew from their insights and new partnership with Microsoft to showcase how bringing place, people and technology together can fuel creativity. The creativity showed, Steelcase was awarded Best Large Showroom by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and Contract Magazine. The vibrant showroom […]

June 1, 2017

NBS Pet Story: Puppy Mischief

Bringing home a new puppy is filled with excitement and challenges. Ever said to yourself “they will be fine if we leave for just an hour”… famous last words of a new puppy owner. Jennifer Vaillancourt, one of our Lansing interior designers, knows the puppy challenges first hand. Earlier this year, she brought home an Olde […]

April 19, 2017

NBS Pet Story: A Dog’s Choice

Losing a pet is losing a member of your family. Breanna Golda, one of our Troy designers, recently lost their family dog Diesel and she fondly remembers the day they brought him home almost 11 years ago. “They day we got him [Diesel] we were originally going to get one of his brothers. The lady […]

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