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  • From Terrazzo to Tech: Top NeoCon 2025 Trends

    From Terrazzo to Tech: Top NeoCon 2025 Trends

    McCoy Rockford’s takeaways from NeoCon & Design Days 2025. From power-embedded tables to terrazzo-inspired floors, this year’s NeoCon and Fulton Market Design Days in Chicago revealed a continued focus on the human experience. The McCoy Rockford team was on the ground at The Mart and Fulton Market, taking note of the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways…

  • McCoy Rockford Appoints Cristy Taylor as Vice President of HR & Employee Experience

    McCoy Rockford Appoints Cristy Taylor as Vice President of HR & Employee Experience

    We are pleased to announce the appointment of Cristy Taylor as vice president of HR and employee experience. A seasoned HR leader, Taylor has spent more than two decades helping companies navigate growth and transformation. Taylor began her career strengthening Fortune 500 companies such as Dominion Resources, Deutsche Bank, Halliburton and Mattel through her work…

  • The Power of Community-Based Design in the Workplace

    The Power of Community-Based Design in the Workplace

    Since the 1990s, Steelcase has been refining its approach to community-based design1, drawing inspiration from the vibrant, organic interactions that shape great urban spaces. Heavily influenced by the work of visionary urban activist Jane Jacobs, Steelcase recognized that the principles that make cities thrive — walkability, diversity, density and serendipitous encounters — could be applied…

  • Designing for Neurodiversity in the Workplace

    Designing for Neurodiversity in the Workplace

    According to Steelcase Vice President of Workplace Insights Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW, a panelist at McCoy Rockford’s A NEU Conversation, roughly 30% of the workforce experiences some sort of cognitive, social or age-related difference in the way they perceive and relate to the world. While some of these differences may be accompanied by…

  • McCoy Rockford Becomes Newest Falkbuilt Branch in Houston & Austin

    McCoy Rockford Becomes Newest Falkbuilt Branch in Houston & Austin

    McCoy Rockford is pleased to announce the addition of prefabricated construction to its suite of architectural solutions through a partnership with Falkbuilt. As the premier Falkbuilt branch in the Houston and Austin areas, McCoy Rockford can leverage the technology, construction expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for which the Canadian-based manufacturer is known. Architectural Solutions Account…

  • McCoy Rockford Recognized as a 2023 Steelcase Premier Partner

    McCoy Rockford Recognized as a 2023 Steelcase Premier Partner

    McCoy Rockford has achieved Steelcase Premier Partner status once again for 2023. The Premier Partner program recognizes best-in-class dealers for growing sales, aligning with Steelcase initiatives and delivering superior value to customers. This achievement is a direct reflection of our team’s dedication to providing exceptional service to each market we serve, as well as our…