Over the past few years, employers have recognised that providing a functional and inviting workplace makes for better employee engagement. Through different methods and techniques, we can engage our workforce and provide a better space for them to work with more motivation, efficiency and morale. This in turn benefits everyone involved- employer and employee. In […]
How to improve your retail space to get more sales
Anyone in the retail sector should remember that humans are visual beings and tend to process information and make decisions based on what they see. Most buyers make purchase decisions while at a physical retail location. Therefore, the visual appeal of a sales space is a vital aspect in a brick and mortar business. It […]
Using colour effectively in restaurants
Having a good colour scheme in your restaurant is incredibly important, as it expresses so much about your restaurant. Having a good balance of harmonious colours can really appeal to customers, as the colour scheme introduces the restaurant to them before they have even stepped inside. It is very important to know what your target […]
Bringing the Outdoors Indoors to Your Fit-out Project
Over-reliance on technology in buildings has come with some negative effects such as muscle strains, posture, vision, and mental health problems. If it is thought about, exposure to natural elements such as water, plants, stones, and wood counteracts many undesirable effects of the present-day workplace or commercial space. Incorporating outdoor features indoors therefore, has countless […]
Tea and Coffee Facts
As one of our areas of work is café refurbishment, in honour of such an important role cafes play on our high streets and shopping malls we thought it would be quirky to look at some interesting facts about tea and coffee. Next time you sip a cup of tea or coffee you might be […]
Keeping safe with electrics in renovation projects
Electricity plays a key role in modern society. According to the department of business, energy and industrial strategy, the total consumption of electricity in the United Kingdom was a combined total of 300.91TWh. However, as much as electricity is useful, it can also be very dangerous. It is estimated that a total of 6 workers […]
Office Design Guide
Creating an office design derives a huge influence from the brand of the product or the business. An office is where one spends the most productive hours of a day, therefore its style should be well researched. Such factors can be brought about by how well the design concept fits into the plan. Why […]
The difference between a Cat A & Cat B fit out
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 […]