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Your lease is almost up—and you’re staring down a big decision: Should we stay or should we go? In 2025, this isn’t just about square footage—it’s about how, where, and why your team works. With hybrid work models here to stay, costs on the rise, and employee expectations shifting fast, now’s [...]

Let’s start with the truth: most change efforts don’t fall apart because the idea was bad. They fall apart because the people weren’t set up to succeed.At its core, change management is about people. It’s about helping individuals (and teams) understand, adapt, and feel supported through [...]

There’s a lot of talk about AI changing the way we work—and project management is no exception. Tools powered by artificial intelligence are getting better at tracking data, organizing information, predicting outcomes, and even communicating. It’s exciting. It’s also a little overwhelming. But [...]

Call it "workforce reinforcements" or "on-demand talent," but staff augmentation is a game-changer. It helps organizations tackle big projects, fill skill gaps, and keep things moving—without the long-term commitment of full-time hiring. When workloads pile up, hiring takes too long, or your [...]

As we enter a new year, two questions are always top of mind for facilities managers:What improvements can we make to our space?How much will it cost?Creating a productive, comfortable workplace does not have to come with a big price tag. For facilities managers working with limited resources [...]

Schedules are crucial because they provide clarity for everyone involved in the project. They show when each task should begin and end, who is responsible, and what needs to happen before the next phase starts. This creates accountability and helps teams anticipate what’s coming, minimizing [...]

In today’s fast-paced business world, keeping employees up to date on new policies, tools, and industry trends is essential. But finding the time for continuous learning while keeping up with daily tasks can be challenging. Enter microlearning—a modern approach that breaks down content into [...]

Luba Arefeva is a KGO Assistant Project Manager, with a strong attention to detail and a desire to better the construction industry as a whole. When she is not focused on projects in the office, you can find Luba coordinating her own personal projects. This is the story of one such project, [...]

Leading a project to completion is about more than just getting things done --  it is also about effectively collaborating with people. It is about breaking down barriers to foster teamwork and harmony. From all of KGO’s successful projects and people we’ve worked with, we have found one [...]

Most Americans don’t think about where their electricity comes from. They plug in their phone charger and their device begins to charge without a problem. As they scroll through their charging phone, they use various apps that require cloud storage to operate, such as Instagram, Facebook, [...]

Once a perk, flexible work arrangement has now become the norm.  A recent study from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights that 19.5% of workers were teleworking as of August 2023, and predictions suggest this number will rise. By 2025, an estimated 32.6 million Americans will be [...]

Renewable energy isn't just the future; it's dynamically shaping our present. Did you know that solar power is projected to become the world's predominant power source by 2050, according to Inspire Clean Energy? A single wind turbine can energize up to 1,500 homes for a year. Contrary to some [...]