How much does it cost to refurbish or create school science facilities? Authors: Andrew Leigo, Aaron Budai It is no secret that based on dollars per square meter, laboratories of any type are significantly more expensive than office accommodation,...
The Impact of Hybrid Work and Design Trends on Office Fitout Costs As we emerged from the Global Financial Crisis in 2009/2010 the cost of delivering an office fit out across Australia averaged around $1,000 per square metre. A smart 1,000 sqm...
5 Levels of Conversation about Organisational Culture It's almost impossible to talk about a successful workplace environment without reference to workplace culture. A workplace environment might be any blend of remote, virtual, hybrid, or face to...
The signs that your office is due for a refurbishment are often very clear. Here’s a big one – the office is a ghost town – your staff prefer to work from home rather than make the trek to an unwelcoming space. Another is that when your people are...
Top considerations for your school laboratory refurbishment project Authors: Andrew Leigo, Aaron Budai Some of the first projects that Amicus Labline undertook were refurbishments of science labs for secondary schools around Australia. Most school...
Insights on Lab Engineering Services and Dangerous Goods Authors: Aaron Budai, Jon Rogow In a recent webinar hosted by Amicus Labline, our guest experts shared valuable insights into laboratory engineering services and the management of dangerous...
Impacting young lives Whether it's building fitouts or building bikes for kids, the Amicus team is dedicated to making a difference. Our team recently took part in a team-building activity "Tikes on Bikes" with Pinnacle Team Events to create a...
Discover The Three C's of Hybrid WorkingAuthor: Steve Collis - Head of Workplace Strategy If you're struggling with the challenge of reintegrating your staff into the office and establishing an effective hybrid work model, the solution may lie in...
Insights from Our Recent Webinar Authors: Aaron Budai, Andrew Leigo When embarking on a laboratory move or refurbishment, it’s crucial to understand the two key areas that will shape your project's success: town planning and building certification....
Transforming Office Spaces in Melbourne with AmicusAuthors: Julian Verwey, Megan Greig In the Australian commercial office market, Melbourne stands out as a city embracing the concept of adaptive reuse. This innovative approach involves repurposing...
The Set of the Sail As orphan Annie once said, "The sun will come out tomorrow." Through a year of market uncertainty characterised by the familiar cyclical jostling of landlord vs tenant in the uncompromising world of commercial real estate, Amicus...
Refurbish or Relocate?Authors: Meryl Pearse, Alex Mercer, Megan Greig In the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate real estate, the burning question for businesses in 2024 is whether to stay put or seek greener pastures elsewhere. With lease...
The Secret Solution to Equipping Teams for Hybrid Author: Steve Collis - Head of Workplace Strategy In the post-lockdown era, most organisations have established an approach to hybrid working for their employees. While some advocate for a return to...
Two Bold Ways to Avoid Empty Office SyndromeAuthor: Steve Collis - Head of Workplace Strategy Many companies are still grappling with one challenge: empty office syndrome. This phenomenon occurs when employees return to the office only to find a...
A Message from Amicus CFO & Founder, Andrew Holder As we stand on the threshold of 2024, it is with great pleasure that we reflect on the remarkable journey that was 2023. This year marked another chapter in our story of growth, innovation, and...
At Amicus Labline, our team is regularly involved in our clients' hunt for the perfect site to develop into laboratory and workshop spaces. One of the first steps of the process is to pinpoint a variety of sites that have the potential for...
As we’ve discussed in our previous article on Building Classifications, there are planning pathways available in all jurisdictions to accommodate changes to building classes. When building a laboratory, adding a town planner to your project team...
Laboratory spaces play a crucial role in scientific research, healthcare, and various industries. However, these facilities are also known for generating a significant amount of waste, including hazardous materials. In an era where sustainability is...
Supporting Leaders with Obtaining Valuable Leadership FeedbackAuthor: Zoe Sharan - National Leadership & Learning Manager Here at Amicus, we said goodbye to annual performance reviews in 2014. Instead, we do monthly conversations that follow a...
Key Factors To Create iNova's New Office iNova Pharmaceuticals was recognised as one of the best places to work by the Great Place to Work® in 2021. CEO Dan Spire understands the importance of employee wellbeing: “As a company that aims to...
The Impact of Square Metre Rates in Office Design In the fast paced and complex world of construction, where deciphering project costs can seem daunting, the square metre (m2) rate serves as a beacon of insight. Think of it as the unit price tag for...
Joint Ventures for Building Amenities In an era defined by rapid shifts in work dynamics and the ever-evolving nature of the modern workplace, the significance of tailored building amenities has emerged as a crucial element in redefining the...
Amicus TAP Awards: Celebrating Teamwork, Accountability & Positivity Set against the backdrop of Mount Tamborine's natural beauty, this year's annual TAP Awards Summit was the perfect setting for our team to connect, recharge, and celebrate our core...
When it comes to laboratory design, often taking two steps back can help establish the true needs of a laboratory without the preconceived limitations generated from existing working conditions. The feasibility in many instances is the start of a...
In the world of lab construction, precision meets complexity and every detail carries a price tag. Building a laboratory involves unique challenges and specialised requirements that can significantly impact the budget. Through our years of...
ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) in Office Design and Construction In today's rapidly evolving world, sustainability and responsible business practices are increasingly important across various industries. Companies are now prioritising...
Regardless of your age, the design and configuration of your work environment can greatly affect your productivity and mood. For students, the design of their learning environments can directly impact the ways in which they absorb and retain...
In today's world, businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in their operations. Integrating ESG considerations into a workplace strategy is not only beneficial for the planet and...
Over the last few years, we've seen a rise in hybrid workstyles. This gives employees the option to work from multiple locations. It's an approach to work that offers flexibility and choice. But it also raises questions about how to create equitable...
Some businesses are reticent to use asset finance due to concerns that they may potentially pay more than the initial cost of the equipment or asset over the long-term. There is no argument that with some asset finance products, it’s possible that...
Financing helped N.S. Accounting & Advisory to come to a solution in just 6 weeks. Background N.S. Accounting & Advisory were undertaking a fitout of commercial office space and required an all encompassing solution that enabled them to finance both...
How financing helped Siemens Gamesa address their business needs to allow for growth. Background Siemens Gamesa were seeking an audio-visual solution for their current workplace build. Budget constraints and internal approvals to overseas HQ were...
location, location, location The location of Autism Spectrum Australia National Office on Sydney's Northern Beaches had a long legacy that no longer felt aligned to their objectives. When they needed to move from their building mid-pandemic, it...
Acknowledgement OF COUNTRY Amicus is proud to be operating on Traditional Gadigal Country of Sydney, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country of Melbourne, and Yuggera & Turrbal Country of Brisbane. Amicus acknowledges ancestors and elders, past, present and...
How many desks do you need? One substantial part of your future space budget is individual desk numbers. Once you have landed on your future workstyle then it is time to figure out how many desks you need. Your workstyle will have a big impact on...
From partnership to ASX Over many years this IP law firm had grown in a partnership model, structures as a series of specialised teams covering with areas of expertise such as biotech, engineering and chemistry. Having shifted from a partnership to...
Discover how to strike the right balance between social and collaborative spaces and individual work points for your hybrid office. Author: Lisa Justice As the pandemic slowly fades from our everyday lives, we find ourselves in a new work reality...
A contemporary approach using ourunique Keychain model Successfully transforming a workplace is nowhere near as simple as it used to be. In the past, you could relatively easily focus on creating an attractive physical design, make sure the number...
Finding the balance between physical and technological workspaces The rise of remote working has led many organisations to revaluate their approach to work, and the technologies they use to support it. This trend has been the response to the...
A Message From Our Directors As the dawn of the holiday season arrives again, we have taken some time to reflect on 2022, our 17th year of business in Australia. Overall, the story entails an incredible year of growth for our team, with over 250...
A few weeks ago, we celebrated the Amicus 5 Year Club... What is the Amicus 5 Year Club? It’s a club to celebrate the employees that have been with Amicus (continuously or accumulatively) for 5 years or longer. Currently the group consists of 25...
In this post-pandemic world, the workplace has changed forever. Hybrid working is here to stay, with the latest Leesman report showing that over 90% of organisations have adopted or plan to adopt a hybrid workplace model, and a recent Accenture...
ABW vs Hot desking, what’s the difference? One certain way to upset a workplace designer or strategist is to use the term hot desking when describing flexible workspaces. Hot desking is rarely spoken of in a positive light by either experts or...
As the dust begins to settle on hybrid working and organisations find clarity and comfort with their approach to the office vs home working debate, we are beginning to see some key themes emerge around what drives people to the office and what keeps...
The evolution of the office space The workplace is a complex environment; office design must cater for requirements inspired by culture, leadership, technology, work styles & performance. These factors have pushed the demand for change. The...
6 common risks of engaging a regular builder for your lab project Author: Aaron Budai Sometimes when we are asked to quote on jobs, we hear from potential clients that their local builder, specialising mainly in kitchens and office fitouts, has...
The TAP Summit through Bonnie’s eyes: moments like this bring us together We talked to Bonnie for this week’s blog, a talented and dedicated member of the Amicus Delivery team. You will learn about her journey, what the Amicus TAP values (Teamwork,
Background Amicus Design and Amicus Technology recently completed a successful project for Jellis Craig Corporate (Richmond). Amicus Technology were further engaged to provide hybrid meeting and meeting booking solutions to additional offices...
The school laboratory is thefirst exposurefor most young peopleto many scientificdisciplines. Encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, observation and experimentation, it's necessary that laboratory environmentsare designed and built to ...
The spec suite environment in Australia Speculative suites are becoming a successful way to attract tenants for office space, allowing landlords to stay competitive by offering modern and fresh spaces. These spec fitouts typically vary from 60 to...
With an increasing awareness around environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) it may be time to rethink asset management. ESG is a well-known concept and many overseas markets and regions have taken steps to formulate legislation around...
TAP Summit: Celebrating Teamwork, Accountability & Positivity Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing our team member's stories, their Amicus journey, and what makes them love what they do. At Amicus, our values define who we are, what we do,...
Not long ago, Aaron Budai, Director of Amicus Labline found some old Labline Laboratory Furniture brochures… This made the team reflect on the Labline history – what the business has achieved so far, and where it is heading. In this article, we...
If we take the results from almost every survey over the past two years, it is clear that a desire for hybrid working is almost universal. When we apply this desire to our thinking around workplaces, we know from early experiences there is a lot...
"It’s great to see two different divisions operating in the space and see staff from various teams seamlessly collaborate in the new space." - Kevin O’Sullivan, The Director of Campus Operations Background The Property and Facilities Division (P&F)...
5 Key Takeaways from Leading Industry Research If you are interested or work in the 'workplace sector', you have probably heard of Leesman. If not, Leesman is a global workplace experience survey organisation that provides unrivalled data on how...
"Healthineers knew how important the technology integration would be in our new hybrid workplace. So to have a dedicated team under the Amicus arm was extremely helpful." - Rowena Cooke, Management Assistant Background Siemens Healthineers wanted...
Technology Case Study: Dubber Background Dubber envisioned a modern and flexible workplace with seamless, simple-to-use and reliable technology to boost collaboration, encourage engagement and improve employee experience. They wanted to transform...
So how much space do you need for a hybrid way of working? There are a variety of reasons why you might want to rethink the size of your office, or offices, for a post-COVID way of working.One reason is, yes, financial. Why spend money on an empty...
Fitout finance: real flexibility returning to the office As businesses return to the workplace in either a hybrid fashion or a complete return after years of covid restrictions, it is a perfect time to realign to their objectives and revisit the ...
Finance Solutions for a Complete and Total Business Refit or just Equipment? Financing can be used by businesses to help expand and meet objectives but it’s crucial that you take the time to find the right solution and tailor it based on your...
Top 5 laboratory design trends Author: Aaron Budai - Amicus Labline Director In recent years, we've seen a shift in laboratory design to address the needs of modern researchers. Laboratories are no longer just utilitarian spaces that facilitate...
6 Workspace Design Trends In The Legal Sector Not long ago, lawyers worked in isolated, cluttered and hard-wired offices. However, things have changed, and a new generation of lawyers have started to look for more flexible legal office settings that
Can a great workplace attract and retain great talent? If you research what matters most to candidates looking for work or what keeps high-performing people at organisations, you'll find a range of factors that are most critical. These might...
Laboratory standards: dead money vs efficient use of capital Author: Aaron Budai - Amicus Labline Director Identifying a good fit for purpose building can be a real struggle for some companies. This issue is heightened when the building needs to...
If you can answer these 5 critical questions, you're on track for a great post-COVID workplace Organisations are rethinking their ways of working, technology and office design in equal measure. There isn't one single solution or approach - it's...
Misconception of laboratory construction costs per square metre How much do labs cost?The cost per square metre of a laboratory construction is often 3 to 5 times the cost of an office fitout of the same size. Therefore, the payback period to...
Laboratory design: value of a test fit Author: Aaron Budai - Amicus Labline Director Test fits are underrated. There I have said it! When it comes to laboratory planning and design, often management sees test fit as an unnecessary overhead at...
A practical guide to building connection when working flexibly As workplaces increasingly embrace individual autonomy and choice on where and when they work, one of the biggest challenges is how to ensure good relationships are nurtured within and...
Six steps to launch a "Test and Learn" program to get hybrid working right Let me say it straight: the workplace, and how we work, has changed forever, the only question now is the pace at which your organisation catches up to the new reality. ...
3 ways equipment financing improves business efficiency We all know how competitive the marketplace is and how this places a high emphasis on businesses becoming more efficient. Aligning the right resources to the right tools is integral in...
Fit out finance: how to cover the cost of your office refurbishment When you compare the two, a businesses’ workplace is not dissimilar to the family home. Both involve constant changes, continuous decision making and ongoing expenditure. Whether...
Case Study: Planet Innovation With a team of over 250 experts and rising – in the research, design, engineering, manufacture, funding and marketing of new products and businesses across healthcare industries – Planet Innovation needed a brand-new...
Case Study: GWW Strategy Workplace re-imagined Sometimes workplace transformation starts with a serendipitous moment. As it was for Greater Western Water when an unplanned conversation crystallised the opportunity the pandemic had presented. And...
Technology Case Study: Xplor Background Xplor wanted to provide a modern, agile and flexible workplace for their employees in Melbourne with simple, easy to use technology that just works. Amicus designed and built a more collaborative and...
Technology Case Study: Greater Western Water Background Greater Western Water wanted to create a new agile and flexible hybrid way of working with seamless, simple and easy-to-use technology that drives connection, collaboration, creativity and...
Post-Pandemic Parallel Stories: Workplaces and Learning Environments As 2021 comes to a close, both workplaces and places of learning are emerging from lockdowns. It’s a fair bet to say that both will remain changed forever.The Amicus Strategy Team...
Technology Case Study: Cricket Australia The Challenge At its head office in Melbourne, Cricket Australia (CA) was struggling to accommodate its workforce of around 260 employees even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Exacerbating this...
How a refreshed workplace can benefit your business Reimagining your workplace and the equipment you use, should be part of your business strategy, every year. For nearly all organisations, their most important assets are their employees. And their...
Case Study: Health Workforce Queensland (HWQ) Strategy The perfect time for a rethink Health Workforce Queensland provides high quality, skilled health professionals to remote and rural communities in Queensland. Like many not-for-profit...
What HR Leaders need to consider about workplace design to make flexible working a success In a traditional, pre-pandemic workplace the Facilities Manager and Human Resources rarely crossed paths. Unless furniture needed rearranging, a broken tap...
Repairing the reputation of asset finance We have possibly seen the headlines in the media about consumer and corporate rental products that have charged the customer significantly more than what an asset or piece of equipment is worth. And by...
Amicus Finance Case Study: Legal Firm (Undisclosed) One team, different solutions Our client, a young legal company, were approaching the end of their 4-year property lease. What they wanted to avoid was incurring unnecessary costs in engaging...
Amicus Finance Case Study: Consulting Firm (Undisclosed) Owning or Renting? Our client was evaluating a new office fitout, with a focus on implementing an audiovisual solution that would enable them to deliver a one-click set-up process for their...
Why we need human-centred design right now Q&A with Sophie Fenton It's an interesting time right now for the design and build of fit for purpose environments, as the pandemic has disrupted places of work and places of learning in equal measure. ...
Flex those design skills! Author: Dyllon Peiris - Senior Interior Designer Whilst we are all well and truly over discussing COVID, lockdowns, and the "new normal", we can all agree that it has had a tremendous impact on our workplaces, work/life...
The 5 Top Mistakes Leaders Are Making in the Face of the Hybrid Reality Whether you are a leader, facilities manager, HR professional, or IT expert, chances are you have had a conversation, inspired by the COVID working from home experience, about...
Getting the hybrid workplace wrong(and how to stop it from happening!) When it comes to the hybrid workplace, many of us are building the plane as we fly it. If you started with a traditional workplace before the pandemic, moved everyone to remote...
Transforming your office for hybrid working Hybrid working, a blend of working from home and the office is emerging as one of the key post-COVID workplace trends. While it sounds simple in theory, getting it right in practice means re-thinking ...
Should you repurpose or reduce? One of the most common post-COVID challenges we are facing is how to entice people back to the office. Despite a raft of survey results indicating people feel the absence of social connection and collaboration in...
How does workstyle impact space requirements? The first question you need to answer when considering how much space you will need for your organisation is how people will work in the future. In a traditional workplace, where everyone gets a desk...
Case Study: flybuys Strategy Forging a new path In 2019 flybuys was at the beginning of a new era. Transitioning out of the Coles Group, flybuys was at the start of a process to redefine itself, in terms of image and brand but also in how it creates...
Creating the perfect hybrid meeting As many organisations move quickly to lock in a new way of working which will involve a combination of people working from home and in the office, one of the biggest challenges is getting the hybrid meeting just...
Land Services SA Case Study A transformation journey Recently privatised, the ex-government property services organisation Land Services SA was at the beginning of a transformation journey. A new way of working that would drive innovation and...
What's Happening in the Workplace? (And What Does It Mean for Schools?) Just across the fence from the world of schools is the world of the workplace that many parents experience and that many students soon need to navigate. Recently, the...
Flexibility…mindsets, new ways of working and the office There is a tidal wave of enthusiasm for a new way of working post COVID. There has been an almost universal realisation that working away from home supports productivity and wellbeing better...
The Future of the Workplace There has been a lot of discussion in recent months and some wild predictions of what the future may hold. We sat down with Amicus Head of Workplace Strategy Steve Collis to bring some clarity to the debate. What do you...
Is the working from home experience part of your workplace strategy? Increasingly, organisations big and small, are announcing the ongoing commitment to supporting employees to work from home over the longer term. This is mostly great news for...
How landlords can reposition and differentiate their commercial assets in an evolving climate. The Australian commercial property market has drastically changed over the past 6 months. Particularly between Sydney and Melbourne - pre-pandemic – we've...
A property decision saving them $20 million over the next 10 years In the midst of a global pandemic, with all employees working remotely M&C Saatchi were faced with a difficult decision. A looming lease expiration date meant they were compelled to...
Workplace Strategist Lisa Justice on the Purposeful Office As we move through 2020, the experience of living through a pandemic, now six months in, continues to surprise. The recovery timeline, both in terms of the economy and our ability to move...
Re-Socialising the Workspace As many workers will agree, it feels great when your employer agrees to let you work remotely. While these arrangements are becoming more common, the primary workplace is becoming increasingly valuable as a central hub ...
How COVID-19 has changed commerical interior design In the immediate term, business leaders were confronted with some tough decisions around business continuity. Most organisations temporarily closing their spaces – but the long-term effect this...
Is what I have what they need? Employee Experience Manager (HR and Learning), Zoe Sharan shares her insights... After COVID-19 hit, I saw a number of people offering their skills to help others and I wondered what I could do. I decided to freely...
Moving office means moving people On Monday at your leadership meeting, you decide it's time to go ahead with an office move. Take a Deep breath in - there's now a whirlwind of practical work to undertake to get this journey underway. Late on Friday...
Why COVID-safe offices could kill your workplace culture... The research is in. While working from home has been for many, a more positive experience than ever expected, remote working has not delivered well on collaboration, training and support,...
How remote work is reiterating the value of physical workplaces As many workers will agree, it feels great when your employer agrees to let you work remotely. Whether it’s one day a week at home or you’re following your partner overseas, the...
5 ways to make your remote teams more productive Remote working is a reality for most businesses today. The technology exists to empower teams to be productive and connected wherever they are – working from home, in a remote office or even another...
Remote Working Consulting & Home Office Bundles As most of us have moved to working from home, it’s likely that remote working will continue to be the norm for many companies. You may be thinking about the idea of downsizing your workplace footprint...
Transform your Workspace into a Wellness Space Workspaces have the potential to be environments that truly support wellbeing. By harnessing the power of space to maximise wellbeing, you can set the scene for people to thrive and organisations to ...
Strategy Case Study: BPAY Group A Company at a Crossroads Our strategy team began the direction-setting journey with BPAY Group. In early conversations, the BPAY Group leadership team identified a sense that at the level of workplace culture, they...
Under Construction: Daydream Island Resort One of the Whitsundays' most iconic island resorts is on the mend after sustaining significant damage during Cyclone Debbie. Daydream Island bore the brunt of the category four storm when it hit near Airlie...
2019 in Review 2019 was a special year for us. Here we take a look back at the past 365 days’ worth of challenges, successes, and defining moments. From being placed #4 in the 2019 Best Places to Work Study, to exciting projects and fundraising...
How Great Leaders Finish The Year Insights from Zoe Sharan - Amicus Employee Experience Manager (HR and Learning) For us it’s the last office week of the year (where did 2019 go?!) and most of Amicus’s Leaders have had their 1:1 conversation with...
Workspace Wellness. Mind-Body-Energy We attended the unique WIDAC Wellness Workshop at the incredible Brickworks showroom this month. Our very own Jessica D'Imperio and Lara McDonald from our Melbourne team joined the conversation on the latest...
Touch control video conferencing room solutions for Microsoft Teams and Zoom A great meeting experience connects the people you’re engaging with and empowers them to communicate and inspire each other in the simplest, most collaborative and...
Future Human Co. It would be easy to believe that with all the talk about artificial intelligence, big data and a changing global economy, that our uniquely human skills won't be all that important to our future. However, regardless of how much...
Embracing Technology in the Workspace The world we work in has seen unprecedented change in recent years and so has the space where we do that work. It’s no longer limited to a set time and place. Just this week I’ve worked from our office, the...
Introducing Touchline Touchline is a tool designed for collaborative insight and shared light-bulb moments around human experience and cultural change. We’ve evolved the tool over the last 5 years through live use with clients and internal use at...
Is it Cultural or Situational - a Popcorn Story Change is not always as hard as we might imagine… consider popcorn! In the bestselling change book ‘Switch’, the Heath brothers describe a study regarding popcorn habits in movie theatres. The study...
Amicus #4 Best Places to Work Australia 2019 Amicus has placed #4 in the 2019 Best Places to Work Study, a catalogue of the 50 employers nationally! Amicus have placed #4 in the 2019 Best Places to Work Study, in the under 100 employees category! ...
Amicus are riding the Tour de Cure 2019 Join us as we travel to the idyllic seaside town of Kiama, before heading inland to tackle the scenic and beautiful country towns from Canberra to Corryong, before experiencing Central Victoria. This is some...
The eLearning Assist Podcast Tips from Amicus and Go1 on Creating an Award-Winning Onboarding Program. In this episode, GO1’s VP of Marketing Scott Cooper talks to Amicus Employee Experience Manager, Louise Nott about all things onboarding. We...
We are making a difference Tour de Cure Signature Tour 2019 Sydney to Geelong 3-11 May Personal Fundraising Target = $20k Amicus Team Fundraising Target = $180k Tour de Cure Signature Tour Fundraising Target = $3m Donate Here Day 0 - Thursday 2nd...
Amicus partners with memobottle The symbolism of our brand change in early 2018 was to show howAmicus delivers a positive change for companies and their employees. We were expanding and branching into new products and territories and needed a...
Sliding Doors and the Power of Space Have you had the experience of riding a busy elevator to the upper floor of an office block? At each stop the doors open, and you have a momentary glimpse into a different world. At each stop it happens again...
The First Email Rant in History 1750 BCE - And What it Means for Organisational Culture. Behold the first written rant in history, in the email equivalent of the time The 'Complaint Tablet of Ea-nasir' is known as the first written rant, but...
Crowd-Sourced Radar Technology - For Company Culture 1750 BCE - And What it Means for Organisational Culture. In WW2, the 'Royal Observer Corps' was a 'spare time' radar service, delivered by volunteers who would set up observation posts consisting...
Creating a Culture of 'Presence' Recently we facilitated the establishment of a new strategic team with a client in Sydney. We identified the foundational ingredients for the team to be a ripping success. Ingredient #1: 'be present'. Here's a...
Wellbeing, Actually Start talking about workplace wellbeing and you will soon find yourself lost in a tangle of definitions about what it means. Social, emotional, physical, financial, spiritual - where does it start and where does it end and how...
The 'Moments' Technique for Making Culture Actionable The first few words of a conversation about culture come pretty easy: "We need to break down silos." "We need a more collaborative culture." We come across these exact phrases surprisingly...
CEO Can't Sleep. Reason: Culture We recently read a Financial Review article quoting an astonishing statistic: 'Corporate Culture' is the third most cited issue keeping company directors up at night. The article, by Sally Patten, put forward the...
Amicus New Zealand Our New Zealand team are busier than ever with the addition of our new Business Manager, Sally Coleman and the recent delivery of Nokia Wellington. Having worked with their team on multiple design projects across Australia in...
New Territory Over the past 18 months we have been branching into new service offerings, solutions and territories. This has presented a great opportunity to strengthen our presence and better service our clients. Our United Workplace partners have...
2018 In Review Wetake a lookback at the workspaces that shaped our 2018 and look forward to what we have in store for 2019! We’ve beenpretty quieton the blog front lately, as we’ve been working hard on some interesting and exciting projects....
Amicus delivers new Workspace for ARRB The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) is the source of independent expert transport knowledge, advising key decision makers on our nation’s most important challenges. In 2017, ARRB moved boldly into the...
LearnX Gold Award Winner for Induction/Onboarding At Amicus we’re delighted that in our first year entering the LearnX Impact Awards, we have won Gold in the category of Project Induction/Onboarding! Some Background We moved into our new Sydney...
Melbourne IT has officially relaunched as ARQ Group Amicus was very proud to have joined our friends at ARQ Group showcase their new brand at their Sydney and Melbourne brand relaunch events. The evening's activities included an exciting brand...
The fitout world and what I have learnt Business Development Manager, Brendan Goss shares his insights... I must say, given nearly ten years in the real estate industry, I hadn’t given much thought to fit outs, workplace strategy, and the...
Human Experience & the Modern Workplace In our experience, it’s the human element that is the key differentiator for how your people and your company intersect. Real estate shapes so much of the experience of an organisation and its people. The...
Safety Day 2018 Health & Safety starts with you! Knowledge, communication and ongoing development empowers individuals and businesses to make quality choices for a safer, more productive and happier work environment. At Amicus we focus on what we...
Amicus News & Views We are excited to share with you our recently completed projects, our efforts for Tour De Cure (either pedalling bikes or raffle tickets) and an exciting new initiative, the #CULTURE18 Summit. The Latest In Brisbane A workspace
Is your workspace out of date? Everything points to yes. The signs that point to your office being out of date: No social place to meet or eat your lunch comfortably There are no plants You smell paint, plastic or it’s dusty Managers clock...
Do the values of the company you are working with matter? We think they should… Celebrating International Women’s Day in 2018, hear how Amicus support women at work. How important is it that your values align with the company you choose to work...
Amicus are riding the Tour de Cure Join us for an adventure of a lifetime, including spectacular scenery, incredible camaraderie and some fantastic riding. You'll help those affected by cancer and lend your support to communities hit hard by last...
Flexibility - It's a Matter of Trust Around this time last week my office was evacuated. The old Goldfields House building next door went up in flames shortly before 9am on Tuesday. On evacuating we agreed between ourselves (once everyone was...
We've changed There’s nothing like a fresh start for the New Year and at Amicus we are excited to share our new brand with you. Together with you, our clients and partners, Amicus has been delivering innovative workspaces for 12 years. We pride...
Amicus has Global Reach The United Workplace is a network of likeminded businesses, sharing a passion for the workplace. Inspiring design, innovation and a culture of collaboration underpins everything we do. All members share common ethics,...
Design & Construction: Integrated v Separate Co-Founder & Chairman, Andrew Holder shares his insights... We have been designing and constructing workspaces since the early 90's, at a time when a Design & Construct model was unfashionable, workspace...
Own your throne: don’t ignore the humble office chair We sit a lot...For most people - especially those who work in offices - most of our waking hours are spent seated. People say that because we spend a third of our lives asleep, we should be...
First impressions count as well as convenience, what your lobby needs... You have one shot at a first impression: here's why you can’t ignore your lobby The fitout and design of your office should embody and project the vision, values, and...
Work like it’s 2025 in the workspace of the future Before their relocation in 2013, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) had close to 6500 employees in Sydney spread across 13 buildings in the city. Hardly a fact that supported the bank’s need to...
Creating better work habits Let’s be Creatures of better habits Amicus has long been promoters of the benefits and positive effects of moving to a more flexible way of working, but don’t just trust us, but you can trust science! According to Dr...
Modern Interior Design is about Innovation & Easy Style Today offices have literally “broken up” the traditional office model. The days when places of work were characteristically cubicle with staff enclosed in banal white walls and white...
Backlash or slow erosion? 3 Reasons hybrid working will fail There is so much chatter about hybrid work at the moment, one might think it is inevitable. However, let's not get ahead of ourselves. There is a very real likelihood that it will fail in...
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