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How to Get the Most Out of Your Architecture Firm: A Procurement Manager’s 5-Step Checklist for Total Cost of Ownership
How to Evaluate Gensler for Your Next Office Project: A Buyer's Checklist

How to Evaluate Gensler for Your Next Office Project: A Buyer's Checklist

A practical guide for project managers and owners evaluating Gensler for interior design or office conversion projects. Learn what to ask beyond the portfolio.

Jul 27, 2026 · Emilia Novak
Gensler’s Residential Arm: A Procurement Manager’s Look at the ROI of Office-to-Residential Conversions

Gensler’s Residential Arm: A Procurement Manager’s Look at the ROI of Office-to-Residential Conversions

A procurement-focused analysis of Gensler's office-to-residential work, from total cost perspective.

Jul 27, 2026 · Emilia Novak
Gensler Isn't Cheap. Here's When The Premium Actually Pays Off.

Gensler Isn't Cheap. Here's When The Premium Actually Pays Off.

A cost controller's honest take on when Gensler's premium pricing is justified, based on real project comparisons and budget analysis.

Jul 24, 2026 · Emilia Novak
We Did Everything. That Was the Problem. A Gensler Project Manager’s Honest Take on Specialization.

We Did Everything. That Was the Problem. A Gensler Project Manager’s Honest Take on Specialization.

A Gensler project manager shares a costly mistake from a Pearl House furniture package, explaining why 'we can do it all' isn't always the best approach for architecture and design projects.

Jul 24, 2026 · Emilia Novak
Gensler Company Size: Bigger Than You Think, But That's Not the Point

Gensler Company Size: Bigger Than You Think, But That's Not the Point

A procurement manager's honest take on Gensler's company size: around 6,000 people globally. But bigger doesn't always mean better for your budget. Here's what I've learned after comparing vendor scales.

Jul 23, 2026 · Emilia Novak
The $14,000 Lesson I Learned from a Simple Spec Error (And How Gensler Saved My Project)

The $14,000 Lesson I Learned from a Simple Spec Error (And How Gensler Saved My Project)

A project manager's cautionary tale about material specification mistakes, and how Giesler's rigorous design review process prevented a costly failure.

Jul 23, 2026 · Emilia Novak
The 7-Step Procurement Checklist for Office-to-Residential Conversions (With Real Numbers from a 6-Year Budget Tracker)

The 7-Step Procurement Checklist for Office-to-Residential Conversions (With Real Numbers from a 6-Year Budget Tracker)

A procurement manager shares the exact checklist they use when converting office space to residential units, covering design fees, bathroom fixtures, electronics, bedding, and more. Includes real costs and lessons learned from managing $1.2M in conversion budgets.

Jul 22, 2026 · Emilia Novak
Gensler Construction: 7 Real Questions About Office-to-Residential Conversions (and Their Hard Costs)

Gensler Construction: 7 Real Questions About Office-to-Residential Conversions (and Their Hard Costs)

A cost controller’s honest FAQ on Gensler construction, hidden fees of office-to-residential conversion, and why time certainty matters more than the lowest quote.

Jul 22, 2026 · Emilia Novak
Why Gensler Interior Design Pays Off: What I Learned Managing a 200-Person Office Move

Why Gensler Interior Design Pays Off: What I Learned Managing a 200-Person Office Move

An admin buyer shares practical insights on how Gensler's integrated design-build approach saves money, avoids common pitfalls, and future-proofs office spaces.

Jul 21, 2026 · Emilia Novak