16. Build or Renovate? Inside Coastal Credit Union's Award-Worthy Headquarters Transformation
Join us for an insightful conversation marking a brand-new chapter of Constructing the Carolinas with our new host, Jed Byrne, Director of Business Development at Barnhill. Recorded on location in Raleigh, Jed explores the transformation of the modern workplace with two leaders behind the Coastal Credit Union headquarters renovation: TJ Wyman, Chief Digital Officer at Coastal Credit Union, and Brooke Funkhouser, Interior Designer and Architect at Ratio Design.Since its completion, the project has earned multiple industry awards and recognition for its innovative approach to workplace design, adaptive reuse, and collaboration - setting a new benchmark for the modern corporate headquarters. From pausing a 15-story new build to executing a massive six-story renovation while employees worked inside, our guests share how adaptive design and strong partnerships can completely redefine a corporate headquarters. We discuss the realities of change management when transitioning to hybrid workspace models and "hoteling" desks, the benefits of visually opening buildings to neighborhood amenities, and the critical role of technology in creating spaces where employees can comfortably collaborate.Whether you’re interested in commercial real estate strategy, the future of workplace design, or the complexities of large-scale corporate renovations, this episode offers an inside look at the decisions shaping modern office spaces across the Carolinas.Constructing the Carolinas is brought to you by Barnhill Contracting Company, which has been Constructing the Carolinas since 1949, hosted by Jed Byrne, and produced by Walk West.Barnhill is HIRING for Professional, Trade, and CDL Opportunities: https://www.barnhillcontracting.com/careers/
