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Office Fitouts, Noise And Disruption – It doesn’t Have To Be That Way

Office fitouts more often than not happen when an office is occupied and this can be disruptive and at worst annoying to staff and prospective clients alike. So how do you plan an office fitout that causes the minimum of disruption?

The first thing to do is to use a professional office fitout company to do the work. We will have the experience necessary to carry out the work required with the minimum of disruption.

Planning is of course the key to ensuring that disruption and noise from the work is minimised. A good office fit out company will understand that work shouldn’t be carried out in a haphazard way. Instead refurbishment work will be carefully planned from where the work will be done to the time it is scheduled. Both are essential to ensure minimum disruption to workflows.

The last thing you will need from your fitting company is the sound of their drills while you are on the point of closing important deals in the boardroom and this is where planning the time this work takes place is important.

You will find that hiring an office fit out company will achieve all these goals quickly and efficiently.

Why You Should Consider A Custom Office Design

July 24, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

The workplace is evolving into something that would be unrecognisable to a time traveller from the 1980s where workplaces were all fairly similar and often as grey as the faces of staff forced to work 9-5 in them.

There are plenty of offices like this still around but this often says as a lot about those businesses who opt for old fashioned offices offering little to no joy for employees and prospective customers when they first walk through the door.

A custom-made office goes a step further than simply changing the layout, adding some furniture and a new paint job. A custom office will be designed and fitted around your business and the way your business uses the space.

So in this sense you are not getting a one size fits all office but one that is designed to enhance every area of your business from its image, to productivity and ideas as that space becomes more collaborative.

A custom-made office requires a detailed consultation not just on layout but what works best for your business. Only then can a truly custom-made design be put together with the choice of fixtures and fittings.

If you want to find out more about our office fitting services contact us today.

Points To Remember About Introducing Hot Desks

July 5, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

Hot desks are part of a new way of working where no one member of staff takes ownership of a desk in the workplace. The hot desk provides a space that anyone employed or associated with a company can use to do their work.

Hot desking isn’t right for every business of course. Many business owners prefer their staff to be at the workplace full time occupying a space they can call their own. For others where being office based isn’t essential, hot desks are ideal and will save the expense of renting large office spaces that are only half full.

The main points to remember when introducing hot desks is to discuss this with employees first to make sure they are on board with the idea.
Some people like to have their own space and some permanence in their work arrangements while other staff who are in and out of the office a lot may not be too concerned.

Once introduced, hot desk areas should be kept clean and tidy and staff should be instructed on keeping hot desks clean and tidy. There should also be a booking system where people know when they can use the hot desk in advance.

Have Office Reception Areas Really Changed That Much?

June 1, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

Considering the fact that reception areas provide people with the first impression of your business, it is surprising to find that there hasn’t been much change since the 1980s in some cases.

In the 1980s you might have been greeted with a reception area that was fairly sombre with a desk a row of chairs and a receptionist either typing or sitting reading a magazine. Fast forward to the 1990s and you have the more widespread and visible use of office computers and a more open plan approach to the reception area.

Perhaps even an old sofa would be provided for clients to sit and wait before they are welcomed in to the main building. You will still see plenty of examples of these 80s and 90s office receptions around to this day.

The modern reception is all about creating a warm friendly space where visitors can feel at ease. If we take the examples of Google’s office reception areas you have multi-coloured playful furniture or comfortable curved sofas which look more like a nursery than a grown up place to work.

This is of course the type of image Google likes to project of course and this is the secret of a good reception layout. It must fit with the company image and have your branding clearly visible to leaf a lasting impression on your clients and customers.

Why Office Carpet Choice Matters

May 20, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

How many offices do you go into with drab looking or worn out carpets? Carpets say as much about a business as walls and furniture so it’s important to pay attention to the quality and colour of your carpets is you want to project the right image of your business to clients and customers.

Of course not every business owner will have control over the colour of their carpet. If an office is rented it can be hard to convince the landlord to change the carpet but if you do have the freedom, then a new carpet is a great way to start transforming the look and feel of your office.

If for example your business is involved in websites or graphic design, you might want to select bright bold patterns whereas if you run an accountants, then a neutral toned more conservative carpet might be a better choice.

Pattern is also important. Plain office carpet can be dull and boring so having some kind of pattern even if it’s subtle can transform an office space. The carpet can even match your company branding.

Today there are no hard and fast rules on carpet choice and lots of inspiration available on websites such as Pinterest

Is It Time You Had An Office Refurb?

May 5, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

In business you’re either growing or you’re shrinking so it’s important to always be moving forward and that includes the design of your office.

Taking care of the office, however, often ends up low on the priority list during busy periods or when a lot of effort is being put into growing a business. Yet appearances should never be ignored and your office will provide prospective clients and customers with their first impression of your business when they walk through the door.

If your office is looking a bit tired and dated, then refurbishing your office can freshen things up and inspire confidence. It is often the smaller details that contribute to business growth and a well maintained modern office can create the kind of lasting impression that provides a good return on your investment.

Also with the holidays fast approaching staff are likely to have their minds on their next holiday and if their surroundings are dull and drab this will only hamper productivity. So there you have it. Refurbishing that tired old office might actually pay for itself with all the benefits it provides.

If you would like to find out more about our office refurbishment services, give us a call today.

Mezzanine Flooring Need To Knows

March 22, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

Mezzanine comes is derived from the Latin word for in the middle and installing this type of floor means you can make better use of what would otherwise be unused space in warehouses and other large buildings with high ceilings.

This means that if you install a mezzanine floor you will not only be increasing your storage capacity but also boosting the profits you make from the extra good you are able to store. However before going ahead and installing a mezzanine floor there are certain things you may need to consider first.

Most of these concern fire protection. This is not to say that all mezzanine floors need to have fire protection incorporated. If the flooring is less than 400m squared and only used for storage then fire protection may not be necessary but for all flowing above this measurement, a fire rating is essential.

If mezzanine flooring forms part of a suite of offices and you own the building, then it is important to ensure that the flowing does have a rating so that staff are protected and also your investment in the building itself in the event of a fire.

To summarise, fire protection for mezzanine floors will be required for the following:
A total flooring area greater than 400m²
More than 3 staff members will be on the mezzanine floor at any given time
The edge of the floor is more than 20 continuous straight metres
The floor covers more than 50% of the size of the room in which it situated
If you require more information on installing a mezzanine floor, contact us today.

3 Important Boardroom Design Considerations

March 10, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

The boardroom is the hub of your organisation where all the big decisions and deals are often made so it is important to make it a space fit for these purposes. With this in mind, here are our three most important boardroom design considerations.

Furniture
A tired old boardroom is likely to induce that same feeling of lethargy in meetings and conference calls. Investing in some new boardroom furniture including comfortable chairs and the right bright colours will liven up meetings and may even inspire more creativity.

Acoustics
The inside of your boardroom should at the very least be well insulated from outside noise from phones ringing and general chatter from staff outside. It should also have good acoustics on the inside so that everyone can be heard no matter where they happen to be seated.

IT Infrastructure
There is nothing worse than spending valuable time in the boardroom fiddling with monitors and fumbling around trying to get equipment connected. If you have potential clients sitting in your boardroom witnessing this, it will do little to inspire confidence in your business. A boardroom should be the flagship part of your office space and that should include seamless technology.

Planning A New Office Refurb or Layout? Trends to Watch Out for in 2018

February 27, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

At this time of year we always see plenty of articles and guides as to what can be expected from office design for the year ahead.

As ever this year there are some familiar trends and a few emerging ones to keep an eye on if you want to keep your finger on the pulse.

If you have ever heard of the terms biophilic office design and ergonomics, and collaborative workspaces, then you will not be surprised to hear that none of them are going out of fashion any time soon.

When we talk about biophilic office design we are talking about bringing nature in. So important things like natural life and greenery and even the view out of the window can bring great benefits because a connection with the natural world is something all us human beings require to be healthy. Ergonomics, meanwhile, focuses on the body and how comfort and maximum efficiency can be achieved.

According to the latest research a focus on these areas is something we can expect to see a lot more of as office working environments continue to evolve in 2018 and beyond.

How To Break Down Office Barriers

February 10, 2018 / admin / 0 Comments

Nowadays retaining good staff is hard when there is so much visible competition and it’s so easy to find and apply for a new job often at the click of a button on a website. So it’s even more important to ensure that good staff aren’t lost just because of a poor working environment and lack of communication.

In many offices, the truth is there remains visible barriers to communication between staff, employers and management. These divides often make for disjointed teams rather than the more collaborative workspaces we find in contemporary offices.

So what are the ways to bring down barriers in your office plans and layouts?

The most obvious fix is to get rid of those private inaccessible rooms that literally put walls between management and staff. If everyone sits together, then collaboration will come more naturally and improve productivity.

Where there are rooms, there should be glass panels so that everyone can see what’s going on and there is a greater feeling of transparency. Meeting spaces where regular catch ups can be had between everyone in the company and they don’t always have to be formal affairs. Staff like to be treated like human beings who matter to a business.

Outside of work, regular social events are equally important as is the involvement of senior staff and bosses.