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Why workplace design matters

The design and layout of a workplace can greatly impact the productivity and motivation of employees, and even have an influence on staff retention levels.

We spend an average of 8 hours a day at work and people simply work, see and think better in an environment that has more natural daylight, fresher air and is away from the hum of office equipment.

The Office Productivity Network is an information resource for managers of office-based businesses to improve the productivity of their workforce through their office environment. They host an annual conference focused on the latest workplace trends.

To learn more about the impact of office design on productivity Click here.

Changing responsibilities under the Construction Design and Management Regulations

Following intense lobbying from the Construction Clients' Group several key concessions have been made to the Construction Design and Management Regulations, which came into force in April.

The regulations affect premises occupiers when they have contractors working on site, and the lobbying came about as many occupiers were unaware of their responsibilities and the heavy criminal penalties they faced if they did not follow them.

The amendments affect contractors, who need to ensure they have staff welfare arrangements in place, can demonstrate competency to carry out work, and help occupiers calculate the risks in carrying out a project.

Detailed guidance is available from the Construction Clients Group. Click here for more information.

Create private workspace in just 30 minutes? Volume shows you how.

It takes just 2 people, 3 tools and 30 minutes to create a private work area using the new Airea system from Volume. Recently launched at DesignPrima this is a versatile, expandable solution for creating physical, optical and audible private space for breakout areas, meeting rooms and work areas. Offering cost and space saving efficiency the system is flexible and can easily be reconfigured.

The Airea system has external cable trunking for power and data cables, dimmable downlighting and a range of accessories to make the space work harder for you.

To see how it's done click here.

Newbury Interiors pass Association of Interior Specialists assessment

Newbury Interiors, a member of the Association of Interiors Specialists (AIS) since 1995, is one of its first contractor members to pass 'ongoing vetting' (OGV), assuring their clients that they will continue to receive the excellent level of service and standard of workmanship demanded from members of the AIS.

The Association of Interior Specialists represents over 400 companies involved in all aspects of commercial interior fit-outs and refurbishments and provides specifiers with a single source of quality and reliable interior specialist companies.

To read what membership of the AIS means to Newbury Interiors click here.