November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
Institute Of Neurodiversity ION launches simultaneously in UK, Europe and Australia
by Freddie Steele • Company news
The Institute Of Neurodiversity ION has announced the public launch of their UK chapter, a single organisation giving a voice in the world to all neurodiverse groups. ION’s purpose is to influence for an equal, inclusive world in which neurodivergent individuals are well understood, represented, and valued equally to all other people. More →
November 16, 2021
Powell Software launches Together to allow SMEs to connect and collaborate with ease
by Freddie Steele • Company news
As SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) grapple with a myriad of challenges to keep their companies running successfully, Powell Software introduces Together, the small business intranet accessible from Microsoft Teams that helps meet their productivity, communication and collaboration needs. More →
November 15, 2021
Upmo – the new easy-to-use platform for seekers of office space
by Freddie Steele • Company news
The brains behind Upmo are two of the equity partners at Devono – the UK’s leading commercial occupier-only advisory practice. Described by Forbes in 2015 as disrupters of the status-quo, Luke Philpott and Robert Leigh have once again come together, with the addition of technologist Alastair Bishop, to found Upmo. More →
November 15, 2021
Waverley and QMotion bring wire-free motorised shading to commercial sector
by Freddie Steele • Company news
An innovative hybrid-power shading solution has been launched which brings all the benefits of motorised blinds with none of the costly power supplies and electrical works to occupants and designers of commercial buildings. Waverley, which specialises in improving the performance and aesthetics of public and working spaces, and automated window treatment experts QMotion have partnered to bring a completely wireless and near-silent shading solution to the commercial market, called the ShadeTech RBL-QM Hybrid Roller Blind. More →
November 11, 2021
HDR is providing engineering expertise on one of London’s most sustainable, all-electric office buildings
by Freddie Steele • Company news, Environment
Holbein Gardens, located at 7 Holbein Place in the heart of London’s Belgravia, will lead the way for future schemes on the road to achieving net zero carbon. Independent multidisciplinary engineering consultancy HDR has been commissioned by property business Grosvenor Britain & Ireland to provide engineering services on Holbein Gardens, a new office scheme located in the heart of Belgravia. More →
October 25, 2021
Just two weeks to go until the inaugural Workspace Design Show
by Freddie Steele • Company news, Workplace design
In just two weeks, the much-anticipated Workspace Design Show will open its doors for the first time, welcoming the commercial interiors community to discover and discuss tomorrow’s places of work at London’s Business Design Centre from 4-5 November 2021. More →
October 22, 2021
Helping the planet one chair at a time
by Freddie Steele • Company news, Environment
For Rainbow, looking out for the planet is just as important as taking care of clients. This is why they have been working hard to acquire the environmental standard ISO 14001, of which they have recently been accredited. Rainbow believes that receiving this attribution is important in illustrating their ongoing environmental commitments. More →
October 18, 2021
A safe and secure workplace as we emerge from the pandemic? Here’s how
by Freddie Steele • Company news, Promotion
As rush hour traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels and bosses call time on working from home, Stockport-based and photo ID card specialists Digital ID share a handful of expert tips to help formulate your plan, ease re-entry anxiety and safely manage employees and visitors on their return to a safe and secure workplace. More →
October 11, 2021
Office furniture makers are getting creative about the environment
by Leanne Stretton • Company news, Environment, Workplace design
I was reminded the other day of the instructions on a bottle of shampoo I once used which said, simply: “Wash, rinse and repeat.” Why? I’ve just washed my hair. Why do I need to repeat? It’s a bit like that old adage about how to sell more toothpaste, by widening the hole it comes out of, because we all still instinctively try to cover the whole of the brush head, however thick the line of paste. More →
October 6, 2021
Phlox – A collection of collaborative chairs and tables inspired by nature
by Freddie Steele • Company news, Furniture
Launched this week at Neocon, the Phlox Collection from Okamura is designed by Rainlight. Taking inspiration from nature the collection of collaborative chairs and tables beckon colleagues to connect with comfort and ease. Phlox was named after the unique Night Phlox flower and inspired by a close-up view into our natural world, welcoming its gentle influence and naturally curved arcs. More →
September 30, 2021
Workspace Design Show 2021 opens in less than two months
by Freddie Steele • Company news, Workplace design
In less than two months, Workspace Design Show will open its doors, welcoming the commercial interiors community to discover and discuss tomorrow’s places of work at London’s Business Design Centre from 4-5 November 2021. More →