We’re only a matter of days away from the dawn of a new decade. With that, we’re likely to experience new trends in commercial office designs in 2020 that will not only augment the way 21st century businesses like to work but encourage companies to think a little differently about their day-to-day operations. Workspaces are becoming increasingly complex in terms...

Did you know, only 10% of premises across the UK have a full-fibre broadband connection? Full-fibre internet is basically end-to-end fibre-optic connectivity from your nearest exchange all the way to your property. This is a miniscule figure when you consider other European nations have managed to deliver full-fibre connectivity to between 80-90% of homes and workplaces. The leading political parties...

There can be no doubt that businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors have employees with varying personality traits. If we were all the same, life would be pretty boring, right? Nevertheless, as an owner of a growing business, you need to be able to provide a workplace environment that supports the working styles of all personality types in the...

When it comes to contemporary open-plan office designs, breakout spaces are fast becoming more prevalent and desirable, helping to change the way employees socialise and work for the better. In today’s always-connected, time-poor world that we live in, breakout spaces can be a significant boon for businesses, providing the difference between focused, collaborative staff and a disengaged, unproductive workforce. If...

It’s only a day now until the British people head to the polling stations for the snap 2019 General Election. The manifestos of each leading political party are now common knowledge among the electorate, but if you’re wondering what pledges the main parties have made when it comes to businesses and their premises, this article will fill you in on...

The West Midlands town of Warwick is nestled on the banks of the River Avon. It is famed for its medieval heritage, with its Castle founded by William the Conqueror. As the county town of Warwickshire, Warwick is the hub of commercial activity for the region, bridging the gap between Birmingham and the Cotswolds. There are many reasons why growing...

If you are planning an office move, before you make a final decision on the interiors of your new workspace, it’s important to recognise the influential role that colours can play in the wellbeing and productivity of your employees, whilst ensuring your workplace remains ‘on-brand’.   It’s actually been psychologically proven. In 2007, experts at the University of Texas assessed...

Are you searching for a new headquarters for your business in the East Midlands area? The city of Derby should be front and centre as one of your first-choice locations. Derby is a city that has long held a proud tradition of manufacturing, primarily in the automotive and rail industries, with major corporations such as Rolls-Royce and Bombardier operating here...

Nottingham used to have a proud reputation for lace-making and bicycle manufacturing, but the 21st century version of this East Midlands conurbation is experiencing growth in all manner of sectors to drive the Nottingham economy forward. Whether it’s digital media, IT, life sciences, carbon-friendly technologies, financial services or light industry, there’s literally nothing that Nottingham’s business community can’t turn its...

If you are thinking of buying your very own commercial premises outright, a property survey will be a vital investment before signing on the dotted line. First and foremost, it’s important to differentiate between a property survey and a property valuation. A valuation will determine a market value for the workspace, based on its structural condition, but it won’t dig...