The construction industry is full of abbreviations and jargon. When making decisions about acquiring premises and equipping them, it helps to understand the terminology. When dealing with commercial premises the use of the terms “Cat A” and “Cat B” “Fit outs” is common. So, what does it mean and how can understanding the terms help […]
The Psychology Of Shop Layout
The layout of a shop is among the most crucial marketing strategies. To begin with, a proper layout has to be put down on paper from where product placement, building specs and customer traffic flow (among other things) can be built. A well engrossed planning enables a retailer to explore various options and develop a […]
Can a pub renovation save your business?
Owners of struggling pubs are often reluctant to spend any money on them. It smacks of throwing good money after bad – why sink more investment into a business that doesn’t seem able to pull in the customers, let alone make a decent return? Yet in many cases, the decision to bite the bullet and make […]
How can a unique cafe design help you get ahead of competitors?
With the overcrowded marketplace and the rapid birth of new cafes, a good design of a cafe may just be the required weapon to win the competition in the industry. A good café does not just entail having delicious dishes but also integrating that edge which makes your café stand out from others. Therefore, for […]
Advantages of a professional property maintenance service
Property maintenance is essential for preventing small issues becoming large problems that are difficult and expensive to deal with. Maintenance covers a wide variety of issues. Some of this needs to be seen to on a regular basis, while others are a case of reacting there and then, to things like weather damage. Some of […]
The importance of restaurant lighting
Why is good lighting crucial in a restaurant? No matter how sophisticated the design interior of a restaurant is or the quality of the food, this can all be ruined by inappropriate or garish lighting which will have a big impact on customer satisfaction and ultimately the business. With this in mind, it pays to […]
An Effective Strategy for Sustainable Restaurant Design
There are different components of a restaurant that could be customised to enhance the effectiveness of the entire establishment towards respecting sustainability measures. Most restaurants are grappling with wastage, particularly energy, water, and even food wastage. It is reported that at least 40% of food thrown away, something that burdens the environment and can be […]
Office – Renovate Or Relocate?
Has the inside space of your company reached the limit? If so, you know you have an exceptionally troublesome choice to make. There could be two reasons for this, your company has either outgrown the available space your business currently occupies, or you are not utilising it efficiently. Like any business choice, there are advantages […]
Health & Safety in fitout projects
Not the most interesting of subjects, but nevertheless, it is this important issue of health & safety that makes the UK construction industry one of the safest in the world. Fatalities have halved in the last two decades and injuries have also seen a significant decrease. However, there are still a number of accidents and […]
What Specific Factors Are Needed For A Successful Cafe Refurbishment?
When it comes to creating a café, style is an essential consideration as it will help to attract customers. Before you get started, it is important to take the time to develop a concept for your café. The elements that you need to consider include the products that you will sell, the types of customers […]