Precise by design, grounded in practice
Skrunka Puf Consulting was founded in Calgary with a single conviction: that the gap between how an office is laid out and how people actually work in it is always measurable — and always worth closing.
Our story
How we got here
Lumbar & Loft Consulting partners with Canadian organizations to redesign the way people inhabit their offices. We begin with a rigorous on-site audit, measure how teams actually move and gather, then deliver a precise, evidence-based plan covering task seating, soft-seating zones, acoustic buffers, and circulation flow. Every recommendation is grounded in anatomical principles and Canadian occupational health guidelines. We work exclusively with businesses — no residential projects — which means our consultants stay sharp on the pressures that matter to operations managers, HR directors, and facilities teams. Our process is methodical and our documentation is thorough, because a workspace plan that cannot be implemented and measured is not a plan at all.
- 2011
Founded in Calgary with a focus on ergonomic audits for mid-sized professional services firms.
- 2015
Expanded service offering to include soft-seating zone design and acoustic comfort strategy as open-plan offices became the dominant format.
- 2018
Introduced CRA-compliant workspace documentation as a formal service, responding to demand from finance and HR teams navigating workspace-related expense claims.
- 2021
Developed the hybrid-workspace audit protocol to address the shift to part-time remote work and the reconfiguration of office density that followed.
- 2024
Launched the Total Environment package, combining all core services into a single coordinated engagement with a 90-day post-occupancy review.
Values
What guides our work
Contractor-ready documentation
Our layout plans and specification documents are produced in formats that architects, interior contractors, and facilities managers can act on directly — dimensioned PDFs, clear schedules, no ambiguity.
PIPEDA-compliant data handling
We collect only the employee data necessary for the engagement, store it securely, and do not retain it beyond project close unless instructed otherwise in writing.
Integrated, not siloed
Seating, layout, acoustics, and informal zones are planned together. When services are combined, you receive one coherent action plan rather than separate reports that may contradict each other.
CRA-aligned records
Workspace documentation prepared by our team is structured to support CRA reporting requirements, giving your finance team records they can use with confidence.
How we work
How an engagement unfolds
- 1
Discovery call
We begin with a 30-minute call to understand your organization's size, current challenges, timeline, and priorities. This shapes the scope and ensures we propose only what you actually need.
- 2
Scope and proposal
Within 3 business days we send a written proposal with a clear scope, deliverable list, timeline, and fixed fee. No hourly billing surprises.
- 3
On-site engagement
Our senior consultant arrives on the agreed date, conducts measurements, observations, and interviews, and photographs every relevant zone. Staff disruption is kept to a minimum.
- 4
Analysis and documentation
We analyse findings, produce annotated floor plans, specifications, and strategy documents, and apply a thorough internal review before sending anything to you.
- 5
Delivery and walkthrough
We present findings and recommendations in a structured walkthrough meeting — in person or by video — and answer questions from your team. One revision round is included.
Facilities
- Private client meeting room with video-conferencing capability for remote project reviews
- Sample seating library — representative chairs and support accessories available for client reference visits
- Secure document handling: all physical and digital client records stored in compliance with PIPEDA
- Accessible ground-floor office with step-free entry and accessible washroom
- On-site parking for client vehicles — no charge
- Quiet consultation area separate from the main office for sensitive HR discussions
Service area
Where we work across Canada
Calgary and surrounding region, with project travel available across Ontario and nationally for multi-site engagements.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with small businesses or only large corporations?
We work with any Canadian business that has a permanent office, from a 10-person professional services firm to a multi-floor corporate tenant. Our pricing scales with the size of the engagement, and smaller organizations often benefit most from a focused audit.
How long does a typical engagement take from first contact to final report?
A standard ergonomic audit runs from first contact to final report in approximately 2–3 weeks. Larger or combined engagements take longer; we confirm the timeline in the written proposal before work begins.
Do you work outside Calgary?
Yes. We serve clients across Ontario and travel nationally for multi-site engagements. Travel costs for projects outside Calgary are itemized separately in the proposal.
Are your fees fixed or hourly?
All our engagements are priced at a fixed fee agreed in advance. There are no hourly billing surprises. If the scope changes materially during the engagement, we discuss a scope adjustment before proceeding.
Can we commission just one service, or do we need a package?
Individual services are available on their own. Packages are offered because combining services produces a more coherent result, but there is no obligation to take more than you need.
How do you handle employee privacy during the audit?
We handle all employee data in accordance with PIPEDA. We collect only what is necessary for the engagement, do not record names against individual observations without consent, and do not retain personal data beyond project close unless instructed otherwise in writing.
Do you provide furniture or equipment, or only consulting?
We are a consulting firm only. We specify what to procure and how to arrange it; we do not supply, sell, or install furniture or equipment. This keeps our advice independent.
What is included in the revision round mentioned in your service descriptions?
After we deliver a report or plan, you have one opportunity to request changes — corrections, clarifications, or adjustments based on new information. We incorporate these and return the revised document at no additional charge.
Can the CRA documentation service be added after an audit is complete?
Yes. If you commissioned an audit or seating-planning engagement previously, we can prepare CRA-compliant documentation based on that work as a standalone follow-on engagement.
Do you sign non-disclosure agreements?
Yes. We routinely sign client NDAs before beginning work. Please send your preferred NDA form when you make first contact and we will review it promptly.
Ready to measure what your office is actually doing to your team?
Book a 30-minute discovery call and we will propose only what your organization genuinely needs.