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You can help mold the minds of others and teach them to think through education; but you cannot change how someone feels so easily. Fear—Sadness—Loneliness affect how people act just as much as Strength—Happiness— Fulfillment does. We find solace in our memories of happy times with friends and families — in our homes, on vacation,…
Details#5 FreeFit Flooring As I type it is raining outside. The weather forecast threatens consistent rain for the next 7 days! Many parts of the tristate area sit at or below sea level and such excessive weather can create unwanted conditions. That is why TeamPAR finds FreeFit Flooring so intriguing. It is luxury vinyl planking…
Details#4 Murals Do you feel like you are there, on the road? I do! The right mural can be really powerful.Surely a child will feel less intimidated in this exam room or walking through “Old McDonald’s Farm” then he or she would in a typical sterile medical environment. Their behavior, vital signs and even length…
Details#3 Signaflor Poured Polyurethane Flooring Aging buildings are commonplace in the northeast. Some of the most costly aspects of flooring renovations are preparing subfloors or finding a new flooring system that is compatible with the old way of doing things that is left behind. Adhesives and methodologies have changed causing chemical reactions and failures if proper…
Details#2 LED Fireplaces: Not just for residential usage anymore! Whether you are creating a C-Level Suite…. An open office environment…. An oncology medical facility…. Day spa or elderly long-term care facility: how people feel in the space does matter. Small additions to a space can make big impacts on performance and well-being. Colors, artwork, plants,…
DetailsCase Study: College Dormitory Topic: Hot Tiles…Oh my! Aging buildings in NJ — this story is not new — but, finding and sharing a safe and cost effective solution when asbestos tile is encountered is a story worth telling. PARflooring is known for Value Engineering & Specifying the RIGHT high performance flooring products on a…
DetailsPARflooring & PARsolutions continually service clients through creative cost controlled interior solutions that increase ROI & value engineer finishes without compromising quality. TeamPAR hounds the industry to bring innovation to the facilities it services. Without further ado, we give you Alexa & Karen’s 12 Favorite Things. Every Tuesday through November 24th, be sure to keep…
DetailsCorporate culture differs from industry to industry and the demographics it employs, but surely we can all agree on one thing… HAPPY people are PRODUCTIVE employees. Flex-time and perks can help motivate and retain people, but the office environment plays a larger role on productivity and the creation of ideas in the workplace. Open office environments…. Hoteling….…
DetailsThe number one hidden culprit of Division 9 “unforeseen expenses” is typically buried at the time of bid. Once the demolition crew exposes the buildings existing sub floors the clandestine budget bamboozler rears its ugly head. Without a properly prepared subfloor, the finished floor will not look beautiful as intended. Cupping, peaking, poor pattern matching,…
DetailsBlowing off steam one day, TeamPAR found a Disney quiz online. It asked, “Which Disney Quote Should be Your Life Motto?” We giggled as we shared our results….. Karen: “To infinity & Beyond” from Toy Story Wayne & Erin: “Trust your heart” from Tarzan Alexa: “Let it go” from Frozen Vinny: “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion…
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