People Places & Spaces

What People Places & Spaces does

People, Places & Spaces, LLC (PPS) is a Connecticut-headquartered, Certified Minority Business Enterprise commercial office furniture dealership and workplace solutions provider founded in 2018 by Mark Nisbett in Hartford, CT. The company operates as a Haworth Best In Class dealer — the only one in Connecticut and one of the top 10% nationally based on business practices and client satisfaction — and sits within the AT WORK COLLABORATIVE™ (AWC) family of affiliated brands that also includes Environments at Work, Integrated at Work, and Exteriors at Work. PPS serves corporate, technology, government, non-profit, and small/midsize business clients across Connecticut and the broader Northeast, with named enterprise customers that include Aetna, Cigna, Yale University, The Hartford, Pepsi, Stanley Black & Decker, Santander, PNC Bank, and the CSCU state system.

The company's core offering spans the full workplace project lifecycle: design services, space planning, furniture specification, project management, delivery and installation, reconfiguration and relocation, asset management, architectural products, and technology integration. Its proprietary service, Real-Time Design (RTD), enables clients to visualize layout, selections, finishes, and product configuration live during the specification process. Procurement is supported by a network of 250+ manufacturer partnerships routed through the Haworth dealership and AWC affiliates.

Commercially, PPS uses an enterprise field-sales model (dedicated Account Managers and Business Development Market Managers targeting corporate, government, technology, and non-profit sectors), augmented by consultative full-service project engagement from initial meeting through final installation. Pricing is quote-based on project scope; the company offers volume discounts and a 0% financing Small & Midsize Business Program. Revenue streams combine one-time commercial furniture sales with professional-services revenue from design, project management, installation, and architectural/technology solutions. Multi-state MBE certifications (CT, RI, MA) and supplier-diversity procurement positioning are central to enterprise go-to-market.

Name

People Places & Spaces

Legal name

People, Places & Spaces

Website

https://pps-ct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

People, Places & Spaces is a Certified MBE Haworth Best In Class dealer in Hartford, CT providing commercial office furniture, design, space planning, and installation services to corporate, government, technology, and non-profit clients across Connecticut and the Northeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Office Furniture Sales: Sale of commercial office furniture through Haworth dealership and 250+ manufacturer partnerships
2. Design & Space Planning Services: Professional design services including space planning, designing for inclusivity, furniture specification, and architectural product consulting
3. Project Management & Installation: End-to-end project management including delivery, installation, reconfiguration, relocation, and asset management services
4. Interior & Exterior Architectural Products: Sourcing and installation of interior and exterior architectural products through affiliate partnerships including Integrated at Work and Exteriors at Work

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

People, Places & Spaces (PPS) is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Haworth "Best In Class" commercial office furniture dealer offering end-to-end workplace solutions. The company sells commercial office furniture and interior/exterior architectural products through its Haworth dealership and 250+ manufacturer partnerships, and bundles the sale with design services, space planning, Real-Time Design visualization, furniture specification, project management, delivery and installation, and ongoing reconfiguration, relocation, and asset management services.

Product overview

People, Places & Spaces (PPS) is a Certified MBE and Haworth Best In Class dealer offering commercial office furniture and interior/exterior architectural products. The company operates as part of the AT WORK COLLABORATIVE™ (AWC), a family of brands including People, Places & Spaces, Environments at Work, Integrated at Work, and Exteriors at Work. PPS provides an end-to-end workplace solutions portfolio including Design Services, Space Planning, Real-Time Design (RTD), Furniture Application & Specification, Project Management, Delivery & Installation, Reconfiguration & Relocation, Asset Management, Architectural Products, and Technology Solutions. The company also offers a Small & Midsize Business Program with design services, 0% financing, and volume discounts. Services span from initial consultation through final installation, with capabilities to service clients regionally and nationally through Haworth's network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AT WORK COLLABORATIVE: A collaborative initiative bringing together affiliated companies (People, Places & Spaces, Environments at Work, Integrated at Work, and Exteriors at Work) to provide workplace consulting, procurement, and installation of interior and exterior furnishings, technology, architectural products, glass and glazing, and acoustic solutions.

Products and services

• Design Services Space planning and inclusive design services helping clients choose products that fit their space, team, and specific workplace needs.
• Furniture Application & Specification
• Project Management
• Delivery & Installation
• Reconfiguration & Relocation
• Asset Management Services
• Real-Time Design (RTD)
• Architectural Products
• Technology Solutions
• Small & Midsize Business Program
• Commercial Office Furniture

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10% national dealer performance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Environments at WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Affiliate partnership (equity investment) formed in 2018 with Boston-based Haworth dealer to provide back office and infrastructure support. This shared services model allows PPS to offer customers centralized, efficient, and consistent service.
• HaworthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Primary manufacturer-partner and Haworth Best In Class dealer. Haworth's global brand reach enables PPS to service clients regionally and nationally. Both organizations established a strong presence and commitment to Connecticut through this partnership.
• Integrated at WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Environments at Work providing architectural products, glass and glazing, and acoustic solutions as part of the AT WORK COLLABORATIVE portfolio.
• Exteriors at WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the AT WORK COLLABORATIVE portfolio of companies providing exterior furnishing solutions.
• Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council (GNEMSDC)minorOthersPPS is a proud member of GNEMSDC, advancing supplier inclusion through diverse spend programs in commercial furniture and other categories.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MillerKnoll: Parent of Herman Miller, Knoll, and other workplace brands. Competes with Haworth across premium office furniture and operates a similar dealer-distribution model serving enterprise clients.
• Teknion: Office furniture manufacturer with a dealer network serving enterprise, government, and healthcare clients. Comparable as a competing manufacturer whose products PPS's Haworth dealership positions against.
• Haworth: Global office furniture manufacturer and PPS's primary partner. Comparable as the incumbent whose brand and product portfolio PPS sells into enterprise and government accounts, with overlapping capabilities in workplace solutions.
• Knoll: Premium office furniture manufacturer (now part of MillerKnoll) targeting the same enterprise and government clients as Haworth/Haworth dealers. Comparable in product category and customer overlap.
• Steelcase: Largest office furniture manufacturer in North America. Competes with Haworth at the manufacturer/dealer layer and serves the same enterprise workplace market through its own dealer network.
• Allsteel: Office furniture manufacturer targeting the same enterprise/corporate market through dealers. Overlaps with PPS in product categories (workstations, casegoods, seating) and customer base.

Direct peers

• Tangram Interiors: Multi-region commercial furniture dealer providing design, specification, and installation services to enterprise clients across multiple states. Closely comparable operating model to PPS though broader geographically.
• Environments at Work: Boston-based Haworth dealer and AWC affiliate that shares a back-office and equity relationship with PPS. Operates the same commercial office furniture dealer model with regional reach in the Northeast, making it the most directly comparable entity.
• Spicers: Independent Haworth-aligned office furniture dealer with a regional dealer model comparable to PPS. Direct competitor for enterprise fit-out and design work in dealer-aligned markets.

Emerging players

• Workplace Elements: Office furniture dealer focused on emerging and hybrid workplace needs. Comparable in offering design + furniture packages to enterprise and mid-market buyers, with overlap in the Northeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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