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the most common thoughts, fears and ideas shared by your fellow business purchasers.
“Oregon State University Memorial Union will need 40,000 - 50,000 sq ft of temporary administrative and program space for 24 - 36 months. These programs and functions will be expected to reside in downsized space suitable for open office plan with exceptions noted here. ”
- Administrator, Education
“It is to be a transportation office for the local MR/DD that operates 15 buses. We need a private 12'x12' office for the manager and a main area that is 12'x24'. Two rest rooms are needed at 6'x8'. Windows on the front of the building in the main room and the office. Access to rest rooms from inside. Main front double door with emergency door on the opposite side. Heat and A/C needed.”
- Manager, Transportation
“I intend to use the building for additional classrooms. I need two classrooms for 3- and 4-year-olds. One bathroom w/ 2 toilets and sinks. The building can be less than 800 sq ft. Must adhere to daycare standards.”
- Administrator, Education
“Eight class rooms 20'X20', 1 front office, 1 reception area in front of office at front door. Cafateria in the back of building. Would like front room leading into hallway with 4 rooms down each side. At the end of hall and class room, need a 40'x40' cafeteria/kitchen plus width of hall.”
- Administrator, Education
“Preschool building meeting all Massachusetts building specs, including a handicap ramp, etc. Electrical and phone wiring in all rooms. Half/toilet only baths in each classroom - sinks themselves in the classroom, not 1/2 bath. 2nd story to be attic storage with inside stair access.”
- Office Manager, Education
“We are the Alabama State Trooper training academy. We need a classroom at our firing range to hold approximately 40-50 students.”
- Trainer, Professional services
“I am an occupational therapist. Oddly enough, I need an office that actually has quite a few of the components of a home (kitchen/bathroom with shower/washer/dryer) as I need to train my patients as well as treat them. If you have ever been to a PT office it is similar, except for the addition of open space for the kitchen/dryer,etc. ”
- Therapist, Health care
“This portable building must provide classrooms of 1,000 sq. feet each. It must include a fully functional kitchen with one private office of at least 100 sq. ft. and a larger work area of at least 1,000 square feet for multiple work stations. Each class room must have two child size bathrooms that are contected to the classroom for easy supervision. Each classroom must have a child-size sink and counter used by the children for hand washing.”
- Administrator, Education
“Classroom, high school, 28 students, fire sprinklers, fire alarms, computer conduits and power to all students plus teacher and media.”
- Administrator, Education
“Local health care office for community use run by health department. Looking for about a 3,500 sq ft facility with 1 conference, 2 exam rooms, waiting room, business office, lab room, 2 doctors rooms, and 1 staff break room. ”
- Administrator, Health care
“50'x60' library. Men and women ADA-approved restrooms. Library lighting, ADA access, breakroom, employee restroom, carpet floor in library, VCT in break and restrooms, and sufficient structure for library book cases. I have to provide the council comparison of buying and renovating existing building to modular building on donated land.”
- Librarian, Non-profit
“Will be used to house federal employees: 5 offices, conference room, media room and small IT room, and reception area (32'x64'). ”
- General manager, Government
“The building is intended to permanently replace two mobile classroom trailers. Standard commercial type construction is desired with two windows per classroom and two exterior double entry doors. Layout plan can be provided. ”
- Prinicipal, Education
“My day care is a brick building. I am in need of some office space. Somehow I would like the office space to be attached to the building or have some type of entrance to the building. I do not want the metal building to be a separate part of the center. My biggest question is: Is there a way for you to design a building that can be attached to a pre-existing building? ”
- Owner, Professional services
“Office Building for small credit union. I want a drive thru, conference room, 1 or 2 half restrooms, handicapped accessible, two offices (one larger than other), small kitchen area, and lobby with access to tellers. ”
- Manager, Banking
“I'm looking for a drive-thru espresso building around 10'x25'x30' with two drive-up windows on either side and one walk-up window on end. ”
- Owner, Retail
“Our church is growing and I am looking for space for my teen group. I am the Youth Pastor at Fourth Plain Nazarene. What I would love is a space that can hold 25 to 50 students with or without the office - whatever is cheaper. Thank you for your help.”
- Administrative Assistant, Non-profit
“Need open area for sanctuary with stage area and baptismal pastor office, conference room, nursery class bathrooms. A basic starter church for 100 to 150 people. We have land, but need a (temporary) building until we can construct larger facility. Average attendance: 50-60 people; church only 3 months old.”
- Administrative Assistant, Non-profit
“DCF-licensed child care facility with a capacity of 20. Approx. 1,000 sq ft, free standing building on a small commercial lot with no other nearby buildings.”
- Manager, Professional services
“Looking at property that is "tear down". So need a building for my bookkeeping office. I'm used to 700 sq ft. May be able to put 2 buildings on lot and rent one out. Therefore, I need his & her handicap 1/2 baths. So if you could quote 2 separate buildings I would appreciate it. Also, do you work with the City for permits and whatever else would be required? Thank you.”
- Bookkeeper, Professional services
“We need a double-wide modular building prefer a 24' or 28' wide by 60' to 64' ft and be divided for 2 classrooms. ”
- Coordinator, Professional services
