There are a number of different types of office partitioning which companies in the London area can choose from. All of them will ensure you make the best possible use of the workspace you have available. They will also give versatility and flexibility, since office partitions can easily be moved or adapted if the needs of your business change in the future. Another advantage is that installing partitions is far more cost-effective than making major alterations to your building or even moving to another office.
So which is the best choice of partitions for your business? Office interior design experts GDL have almost 30 years of experience and have installed a wide range of office partitioning in London, Kent, Essex and across East Anglia. Here we will look at the different types of office partition which are available and some of the types of business and organisation which might decide to install them.
Office Partitioning London – click here to find out more about our service, or get in touch now to discuss your requirements.
Where to Install Various Types of Partition
Glass Office Partitions
Larger open-plan workplaces often decide to install glass office partitions because they keep the open feeling, but help to create greater privacy for different groups of employees and also cut down on noise. However, glazed partitions are also a good option for many other types of business and organisation. For instance, bank branches might choose clear or frosted glass partitions for smaller rooms where advisers can talk to customers. Glass helps to make the best use of light in the building, and also means that staff can still easily see one another.
Double-glazed partitions and integral office blinds are available as options where extra privacy or soundproofing is required. GDL has installed glass office partitions for many different organisations, including the City of London College, where we created a new conference room, installing full height double-glazed partitions, and Wavespec Marine Engineering Consultancy at Maldon in Essex, where we again used double-glazed glass walls to build a new private office.
As well as being made from toughened glass, interior glass office partitions are now legally required to have manifestation (a thin layer of decorative film) applied, to ensure that they can be seen easily and prevent people walking into them. GDL offers a glass manifestation service, which can incorporate almost any design you wish, including your own company logos – so this essential safety measure will also add to the stylish look of your office.
Demountable Partition Walls
The decision to install office partitioning, whether in the London area or elsewhere, is often taken because a business is expanding and needs to use its space better. However, if you think that you will need to make changes yet again before too long, then flexibility is obviously important. Under these circumstances, demountable partition walls are a good choice, because they can easily be taken down and put up somewhere else within your buildings as required. Demountable partition walls can include both solid and glazed panels. They can be used in many different locations, but not where fire rated partitions are needed. GDL recently installed demountable partition walls at Alexander's Bosher Solicitors' offices in Chelmsford, Essex, to match the existing décor.
Fire Rated Partitions
Under building regulations, fire rated partitions will be needed in some areas of an office, such as corridors. These are solid partitions and are rated depending on the time span for which they are capable of offering protection from a fire, ranging from 30 minutes to two hours. Fire rated partitions are obviously vital where they are needed to comply with the law, and will give you greater peace of mind because of the protection they offer to your staff and customers. They also give protection to important company records. GDL installs Fireshield rated partitions and doors, and recently installed a fire-rated wall, together with office glass partitions, for insurance brokers Brooks Braithwaite in Essex.
Office Wall Partitions
When an office refurbishment or redesign is being undertaken, priorities often include using the available space better and increasing storage capacity. Installing an office storage wall system will fit the bill on both counts, since each of these units gives unobtrusive storage, clearing away clutter, while at the same time acting as an office partition wall. Another option giving great flexibility is operable wall systems, which are a popular choice for hotels, conference centres, schools and lecture halls.
About GDL Interiors
If you are looking for an expert office partitioning service in London, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent or other parts of the UK, then GDL Interiors are the experts. Based in Maldon in Essex, we work for a wide range of clients in both the public and private sectors.
Office Partitioning London and Essex – click here for information, or contact us now for an initial discussion.
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Meeting the Challenges of Health Clinic and Hospital Refurbishment
Health clinic refurbishment is vital to ensure that facilities keep pace with changes in healthcare and provide patients with the best possible environment. As approved NHS contractors, GDL Interiors are experts in refurbishing both hospitals and clinics and can project manage the whole process.
We start a clinic or hospital refurbishment by meeting the client, taking a look at the rooms or areas concerned and discussing their requirements and budget. Then we carry out a full site survey to take all relevant measurements and dimensions. The next step is space planning, where we draw up plans, identify and source the materials we would use, from suspended ceilings to fire rated partitions and reception office furniture, and provide samples where necessary, before giving our quotation. If our tender is successful, we then meet the client to discuss the plans before being issued with a purchase order and starting the works.
Here we will look at how we at GDL meet the challenges of carrying out a project at a healthcare site while ensuring that it can continue operating as normal without unnecessary disruption to staff, patients and visitors.
Health Clinic Refurbishment – click here to find out about our service or follow this link to talk to us about your requirements.
Minimising disruption – During a hospital or health clinic refurbishment, the work being carried out will almost always lead to an increase in the number of people travelling through the area concerned. We make it a priority to put in place any temporary changes that are necessary during the work, such as cordoning off corridors and pathways, rerouting access to departments and putting up all the correct safety warning signs. Our staff also cover equipment and fittings with protective sheeting where necessary, and take great care to use tools and machinery which minimise noise levels, to avoid disturbing patients.
Safety – When working at any healthcare site, GDL ensures that we comply with all health and safety regulations. Gas and electricity works must all conform with Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 and National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) safety regulations. Access for trolleys and wheelchairs, including to doorways and toilet areas, is governed by the Disability Discrimination Act and again we strictly observe this at all times.
Budget – As approved NHS contractors, we complete and forward tenders for projects and if we are successful we receive a purchase order to proceed with the works. When we are working for the NHS, their architects provide us with a full specification that we need to stick to when producing a quotation. If, once building work begins on a hospital refurbishment, it is found that additional works are needed, the NHS has to issue a purchase order showing their approval of the additional work and confirming the go-ahead. At no time are works undertaken for the NHS without prior written confirmation.
Equipment – In the course of a hospital or health clinic refurbishment, we often have to source specialist equipment such as storage units, cabinets, refrigeration units and industrial clinical waste bins, as well as providing other items like sinks and draining boards. GDL has a wide range of highly-experienced suppliers producing first-class products, who are aware of the strict rules and regulations concerning hospital requirements.
Partitioning – As part of redesigns to maximise space, partitioning may be needed at a healthcare site, for instance glazed partitions. GDL are experts in supplying partitioning and we always ensure that it meets the architect's specifications and building control requirements.
About GDL Interiors
Based in Essex and serving a wide surrounding area including London, interior office refurbishment contractors GDL Interiors were founded in 1984 and have experience of carrying out a host of projects in both the public and private sectors. We not only carry out hospital and health clinic refurbishment work, but are also experts in college and school refurbishment, office design layout, and installing office partitions. If you are looking for a contractor who can take charge of a project from start to finish, get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Hospital Refurbishment – click here for more details or get in touch now for a discussion about your project.
We start a clinic or hospital refurbishment by meeting the client, taking a look at the rooms or areas concerned and discussing their requirements and budget. Then we carry out a full site survey to take all relevant measurements and dimensions. The next step is space planning, where we draw up plans, identify and source the materials we would use, from suspended ceilings to fire rated partitions and reception office furniture, and provide samples where necessary, before giving our quotation. If our tender is successful, we then meet the client to discuss the plans before being issued with a purchase order and starting the works.
Here we will look at how we at GDL meet the challenges of carrying out a project at a healthcare site while ensuring that it can continue operating as normal without unnecessary disruption to staff, patients and visitors.
Health Clinic Refurbishment – click here to find out about our service or follow this link to talk to us about your requirements.
Minimising disruption – During a hospital or health clinic refurbishment, the work being carried out will almost always lead to an increase in the number of people travelling through the area concerned. We make it a priority to put in place any temporary changes that are necessary during the work, such as cordoning off corridors and pathways, rerouting access to departments and putting up all the correct safety warning signs. Our staff also cover equipment and fittings with protective sheeting where necessary, and take great care to use tools and machinery which minimise noise levels, to avoid disturbing patients.
Safety – When working at any healthcare site, GDL ensures that we comply with all health and safety regulations. Gas and electricity works must all conform with Gas Safety (Management) Regulations 1996 and National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) safety regulations. Access for trolleys and wheelchairs, including to doorways and toilet areas, is governed by the Disability Discrimination Act and again we strictly observe this at all times.
Budget – As approved NHS contractors, we complete and forward tenders for projects and if we are successful we receive a purchase order to proceed with the works. When we are working for the NHS, their architects provide us with a full specification that we need to stick to when producing a quotation. If, once building work begins on a hospital refurbishment, it is found that additional works are needed, the NHS has to issue a purchase order showing their approval of the additional work and confirming the go-ahead. At no time are works undertaken for the NHS without prior written confirmation.
Equipment – In the course of a hospital or health clinic refurbishment, we often have to source specialist equipment such as storage units, cabinets, refrigeration units and industrial clinical waste bins, as well as providing other items like sinks and draining boards. GDL has a wide range of highly-experienced suppliers producing first-class products, who are aware of the strict rules and regulations concerning hospital requirements.
Partitioning – As part of redesigns to maximise space, partitioning may be needed at a healthcare site, for instance glazed partitions. GDL are experts in supplying partitioning and we always ensure that it meets the architect's specifications and building control requirements.
About GDL Interiors
Based in Essex and serving a wide surrounding area including London, interior office refurbishment contractors GDL Interiors were founded in 1984 and have experience of carrying out a host of projects in both the public and private sectors. We not only carry out hospital and health clinic refurbishment work, but are also experts in college and school refurbishment, office design layout, and installing office partitions. If you are looking for a contractor who can take charge of a project from start to finish, get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Hospital Refurbishment – click here for more details or get in touch now for a discussion about your project.
Monday, 27 May 2013
Glass Partitioning – How a Complete Refit Brought the Sparkle Back to an Office Interior
GDL Interiors are not only experienced in glass partitioning and office partitioning, we are also commissioned to carry out more demanding projects that involve complex space planning and complete office refits, from the reception to bathroom areas, to the main office floors.
At GDL Interiors we know how important it is for organisations to make the most effective use of space – so that each room is used efficiently. Certainly, one of our most exciting and challenging projects to date is the work that we carried out for Colne Housing in Essex – a lengthy project that took around 12 weeks to complete.
Colne Housing is a charitable organisation that provides high quality affordable homes to those who need it most. It is responsible for around 2,500 properties in the North Essex area and they have big plans for the future. In addition to building hundreds more new homes, they have also set aside a £10 million budget to improve their existing properties over the next five years. Colne Housing works in partnership with various organisations including Icini Homes.
Colne Housing’s most recent project, however, was focused on its own offices, which were in major need of revamp. The aim was to make the best use of space and accommodate the maximum number of staff.
Graham Dixon of GDL Interiors said: “When we were approached by Colne Housing, we were delighted to assist and were very proud of the work we did on site. It was certainly the most challenging project I have ever come across.”
Office Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
GDL interiors are an Essex based company with three decades of experience in office refits, including glass partitioning and office partitioning. We have a reputation for carrying out high quality work on time, and within budget.
Read on to find out more about our project at Colne Housing and some unexpected findings we came across on site.
Major Office Refit at Colne Housing
Colne Housing approached GDL Interiors for some space planning at their Causton Road main office, which lies right in the centre of Colchester. At the time, Colne Housing’s offices occupied just one floor of the building but the organisation wanted to make use of the existing second floor, so they could use the entire building to its full capacity and accommodate the maximum number of staff.
It was a lengthy and complex project and Colne Housing’s budget was set at £250,000 to complete the entire refit. The project involved space planning and ripping out the old offices, to start again from scratch. Colne Housing’s new offices included the completion of a brand new reception area, and a refit from top to bottom, including the old carpets replaced with new carpet tiles, a complete repaint, and the instalment of elegant new glass partitioning and office partitioning.
Colne Housing also needed the installation of new security cameras and two interview rooms, plus an office that allowed for security monitoring.
Mr Dixon said: “The brief was to make sure that the offices were able to accommodate allthe existing workforce, in addition to another ten people. The new offices were to be split across two floors.”
The second floor was empty but was previously used by another housing company, and this floor also needed extensive refurbishment.
It was an involved project as we had to work around the office hours, to cause the least disruption as possible. To do so, we transferred the staff to the empty second floor and worked around those remaining on the first floor. A lot of our work was undertaken at night to achieve this.
However, the real test was when the GDL staff came across an unexpected finding – the presence of asbestos in the building. “The asbestos was something that we didn’t know was there before.” said Mr Dixon.
“When we found the asbestos, there was a bit of a panic, but it was taken out just as it should be – professionally and with the right specialist team.
“From Colne Housing’s point of view we caused the least possible disruption while work was being carried out. They were over the moon and we were very proud of what we had achieved there.”
Asbestos was widely used in buildings throughout the UK since the 1950’s. Some of the reasons behind its popularity included its excellent insulation properties, as well as being flame and heat resistant.
A number of commercial and residential properties built before the turn of the century contained asbestos, which was used in various parts of buildings from ceiling tiles to pipe insulation.
Asbestos is dangerous to humans as breathing in even low levels of its fibres has been linked to life-threatening diseases. If found, it is vital that it is removed and disposed of safely by the relevant specialists.
About GDL Interiors
GDL Interiors are experts in space planning, refurbishment and design. As well as office refits, including the installation of glass partitioning and office partitioning, we also carry out works for educational establishments and other organisations.
Office Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
At GDL Interiors we know how important it is for organisations to make the most effective use of space – so that each room is used efficiently. Certainly, one of our most exciting and challenging projects to date is the work that we carried out for Colne Housing in Essex – a lengthy project that took around 12 weeks to complete.
Colne Housing is a charitable organisation that provides high quality affordable homes to those who need it most. It is responsible for around 2,500 properties in the North Essex area and they have big plans for the future. In addition to building hundreds more new homes, they have also set aside a £10 million budget to improve their existing properties over the next five years. Colne Housing works in partnership with various organisations including Icini Homes.
Colne Housing’s most recent project, however, was focused on its own offices, which were in major need of revamp. The aim was to make the best use of space and accommodate the maximum number of staff.
Graham Dixon of GDL Interiors said: “When we were approached by Colne Housing, we were delighted to assist and were very proud of the work we did on site. It was certainly the most challenging project I have ever come across.”
Office Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
GDL interiors are an Essex based company with three decades of experience in office refits, including glass partitioning and office partitioning. We have a reputation for carrying out high quality work on time, and within budget.
Read on to find out more about our project at Colne Housing and some unexpected findings we came across on site.
Major Office Refit at Colne Housing
Colne Housing approached GDL Interiors for some space planning at their Causton Road main office, which lies right in the centre of Colchester. At the time, Colne Housing’s offices occupied just one floor of the building but the organisation wanted to make use of the existing second floor, so they could use the entire building to its full capacity and accommodate the maximum number of staff.
It was a lengthy and complex project and Colne Housing’s budget was set at £250,000 to complete the entire refit. The project involved space planning and ripping out the old offices, to start again from scratch. Colne Housing’s new offices included the completion of a brand new reception area, and a refit from top to bottom, including the old carpets replaced with new carpet tiles, a complete repaint, and the instalment of elegant new glass partitioning and office partitioning.
Colne Housing also needed the installation of new security cameras and two interview rooms, plus an office that allowed for security monitoring.
Mr Dixon said: “The brief was to make sure that the offices were able to accommodate allthe existing workforce, in addition to another ten people. The new offices were to be split across two floors.”
The second floor was empty but was previously used by another housing company, and this floor also needed extensive refurbishment.
It was an involved project as we had to work around the office hours, to cause the least disruption as possible. To do so, we transferred the staff to the empty second floor and worked around those remaining on the first floor. A lot of our work was undertaken at night to achieve this.
However, the real test was when the GDL staff came across an unexpected finding – the presence of asbestos in the building. “The asbestos was something that we didn’t know was there before.” said Mr Dixon.
“When we found the asbestos, there was a bit of a panic, but it was taken out just as it should be – professionally and with the right specialist team.
“From Colne Housing’s point of view we caused the least possible disruption while work was being carried out. They were over the moon and we were very proud of what we had achieved there.”
Asbestos was widely used in buildings throughout the UK since the 1950’s. Some of the reasons behind its popularity included its excellent insulation properties, as well as being flame and heat resistant.
A number of commercial and residential properties built before the turn of the century contained asbestos, which was used in various parts of buildings from ceiling tiles to pipe insulation.
Asbestos is dangerous to humans as breathing in even low levels of its fibres has been linked to life-threatening diseases. If found, it is vital that it is removed and disposed of safely by the relevant specialists.
About GDL Interiors
GDL Interiors are experts in space planning, refurbishment and design. As well as office refits, including the installation of glass partitioning and office partitioning, we also carry out works for educational establishments and other organisations.
Office Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Glass Partitioning – Improving College Halls of Residences
GDL Interiors are experienced in space planning and refurbishment work for a host of private and public organisations including the provision of glass partitioning and office partitioning.
In addition to being specialists in office partitioning and glass partitioning, we also carry out extensive updates and improvements to educational facilities, including schools, universities and colleges of higher education. One of our recent projects was to update the kitchens and bathrooms at Homerton College’s Halls of Residence.
Homerton College has its roots in the 18th century and was at first affiliated to London University, before the college was re-founded and moved to Cambridge in 1894. It was originally a women only college but began to take in men in the 1970’s. In 2010, it was awarded a Royal Charter to receive the status of a self-governing college of the University of Cambridge.
It was around this time that GDL Interiors was approached by the facilities manager at Homerton College to carry out further improvement work at the Halls of Residence.
Graham Dixon, of GDL Interiors, said: “As student halls of residences in general are subject to routine wear and tear, it was vital that all the work done on the premises was practical, hardy, and long lasting – and looked good as well. We achieved all this, and within budget, and were delighted with the results.”
For more information about GDL Interiors, just click on the link below. Meanwhile, read on to find out more about our work at Homerton College.
In addition to the two projects listed below, GDL is also due to start work on 240 bedrooms in the West House hall of residence in August this year with a contract value of in excess of £400,000.
Glass Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
Improvements to the Bathroom Facilities at Homerton College
Although bathroom improvements do not come under the umbrella of glass partitioning in the sense of the word used for office partitioning, GDL interiors were approached to update as many as 240 shower doors at the Halls of Residence in Cambridge - and the work was to be completed over three years.
The £70,800 project was set to be completed in three stages to fit in with the college’s yearly budget. The old shower doors were removed and cleared from the site and replaced by new Formica faced shower doors. Formica is a highly durable plastic-type material which is resistant to heat and chemicals and has various uses around the home, including shower doors and kitchen worktops.
The main challenge for the project was fitting it around the college timetable, so the work was not disruptive to the students and would mean they could still use their shower facilities. To address this, GDL Interiors completed the entire project during the holiday period. However, this meant liaising closely with the college so works did not interfere with the times when the halls were hired out.
As with all projects undertaken by GDL Interiors, it is essential that all work is completed to strict building, and health and safety standards, and only the best contractors are appointed for the job; this ensures we maintain our consistently high standards.
Updating the Kitchens at Homerton College
In addition to the bathroom refits, GDL was also commissioned to update 34 kitchens at the site. Again, just as with the bathroom areas, it was important that the kitchens were hardy and practical as they are in frequent, daily use and are subject to considerable wear and tear.
Mr Dixon said: "The kitchens were each about 12 ft by 8 ft and were ripped out and replaced with completely new ones. We were delighted with the work we achieved on the site. "
He joked: “We were also pleased that when we returned for phase three of the project that the kitchens were still there, and were still intact!”
Work started in summer 2010 and each phase of the project involved replacing and installing a dozen kitchens, with the last set of kitchens replaced in the summer of 2012 at the cost of £96,100 per phase. Again, work had to be carried out outside term time, and at times when the Halls of Residence were not hired out.
Extensive work was carried out including ripping out the old kitchens and clearing the site. The project also involved a complete redecoration including new floors and tiling, the installation of all the kitchen units, worktops, ovens and white goods and connecting all the facilities to the necessary mains supplies.
In addition to this, all the cupboards were issued with locks as standard; this was so that all the students have their own allocated cupboard and to prevent any of their food stocks going astray.
In order to comply with health and safety and building regulations, fire doors were also installed on the site.
About GDL Interiors
GDL Interiors provides a wide range of work for public and private organisations, including educational establishments. In addition to the installation of kitchens and bathrooms, we are also experienced in office refits, including the provision of glass partitioning and office partitioning.
Office Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
In addition to being specialists in office partitioning and glass partitioning, we also carry out extensive updates and improvements to educational facilities, including schools, universities and colleges of higher education. One of our recent projects was to update the kitchens and bathrooms at Homerton College’s Halls of Residence.
Homerton College has its roots in the 18th century and was at first affiliated to London University, before the college was re-founded and moved to Cambridge in 1894. It was originally a women only college but began to take in men in the 1970’s. In 2010, it was awarded a Royal Charter to receive the status of a self-governing college of the University of Cambridge.
It was around this time that GDL Interiors was approached by the facilities manager at Homerton College to carry out further improvement work at the Halls of Residence.
Graham Dixon, of GDL Interiors, said: “As student halls of residences in general are subject to routine wear and tear, it was vital that all the work done on the premises was practical, hardy, and long lasting – and looked good as well. We achieved all this, and within budget, and were delighted with the results.”
For more information about GDL Interiors, just click on the link below. Meanwhile, read on to find out more about our work at Homerton College.
In addition to the two projects listed below, GDL is also due to start work on 240 bedrooms in the West House hall of residence in August this year with a contract value of in excess of £400,000.
Glass Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
Improvements to the Bathroom Facilities at Homerton College
Although bathroom improvements do not come under the umbrella of glass partitioning in the sense of the word used for office partitioning, GDL interiors were approached to update as many as 240 shower doors at the Halls of Residence in Cambridge - and the work was to be completed over three years.
The £70,800 project was set to be completed in three stages to fit in with the college’s yearly budget. The old shower doors were removed and cleared from the site and replaced by new Formica faced shower doors. Formica is a highly durable plastic-type material which is resistant to heat and chemicals and has various uses around the home, including shower doors and kitchen worktops.
The main challenge for the project was fitting it around the college timetable, so the work was not disruptive to the students and would mean they could still use their shower facilities. To address this, GDL Interiors completed the entire project during the holiday period. However, this meant liaising closely with the college so works did not interfere with the times when the halls were hired out.
As with all projects undertaken by GDL Interiors, it is essential that all work is completed to strict building, and health and safety standards, and only the best contractors are appointed for the job; this ensures we maintain our consistently high standards.
Updating the Kitchens at Homerton College
In addition to the bathroom refits, GDL was also commissioned to update 34 kitchens at the site. Again, just as with the bathroom areas, it was important that the kitchens were hardy and practical as they are in frequent, daily use and are subject to considerable wear and tear.
Mr Dixon said: "The kitchens were each about 12 ft by 8 ft and were ripped out and replaced with completely new ones. We were delighted with the work we achieved on the site. "
He joked: “We were also pleased that when we returned for phase three of the project that the kitchens were still there, and were still intact!”
Work started in summer 2010 and each phase of the project involved replacing and installing a dozen kitchens, with the last set of kitchens replaced in the summer of 2012 at the cost of £96,100 per phase. Again, work had to be carried out outside term time, and at times when the Halls of Residence were not hired out.
Extensive work was carried out including ripping out the old kitchens and clearing the site. The project also involved a complete redecoration including new floors and tiling, the installation of all the kitchen units, worktops, ovens and white goods and connecting all the facilities to the necessary mains supplies.
In addition to this, all the cupboards were issued with locks as standard; this was so that all the students have their own allocated cupboard and to prevent any of their food stocks going astray.
In order to comply with health and safety and building regulations, fire doors were also installed on the site.
About GDL Interiors
GDL Interiors provides a wide range of work for public and private organisations, including educational establishments. In addition to the installation of kitchens and bathrooms, we are also experienced in office refits, including the provision of glass partitioning and office partitioning.
Office Partitioning – click here for more information on the service we offer, or contact us now to discuss your requirements.
Thursday, 1 November 2012
Taking On The Challenges of College and School Refurbishment
Here we review some of the challenges faced in a college or school refurbishment and how the GDL Interiors team of school refurbishment contractors can help.
School Refurbishment Contractors - click here for full information on our school and college refurbishment services.
School Refurbishment Contractors - Helping You Manage Tight Deadlines
Whatever the organisation, from offices and shops through to college and school refurbishments, the amount of disruption to your day to day operations needs to be kept to a minimum.
When planning college and school refurbishments, this is often made a little easier with opportunities during the school holidays offering limited windows of time in which to have any works carried out.
As experienced office and school refurbishment contractors this is business as usual for GDL Interiors. We will work with you to ensure that your school refurbishment work is carried out to plan, and causing minimal interruption.
School Refurbishment Contractors - Keeping Tight Budgets In Mind
At GDL Interiors we know that any school refurbishment works will have been planned into budgets that are already tight. And we know that your budgets are best spent on maximising the benefits of schooling for your students.
We have an excellent track record in designing to budget and keeping within them, achieved by spending the time to investigate and understand your project in our no obligation site visit before we start your quote.
School Refurbishment Contractors - Modernising Older Buildings Sympathetically
Schools and colleges don’t often have the option of simply moving premises in the way that an office or retailer may be able to. Colleges and schools buildings are frequently several decades old and refurbishments often have unique and often quite unusual requirements.
This means that it is essential to be able to make the best of the space there is, maximising the benefits of a having an older, possibly even historic building to work within, while providing modern facilities for pupils and students.
Choosing GDL Interiors as your school refurbishment contractors you will benefit from years of experience in choosing the perfect materials and finishes for your school refurbishment and we will work with you to recommend the most appropriate materials - whether traditional, modern, or a blend - to ensure your school or college meets modern standards and expectations.
School Refurbishment Contractors - Helping Reduce The Effects of Wear and Tear
Choosing sturdy, hard wearing materials for your school refurbishment is essential to cope with the large volume of occupants within a school or college building, not to mention the countless visitors coming into the premises. At GDL Interiors we will help you to specify the most suitable designs and materials to withstand these high levels of use. We can advise you on a range of anti vandalism products including anti graffiti paint, anti climb paint, vandal resistant sanitary ware and more.
School Refurbishment Contractors - With Health and Safety Considerations In Mind
The safety of children, students and staff is paramount and we know that all commissioning schools and colleges are required to demonstrate that they have considered health and safety as part of any refurbishment.
Always including health and safety requirements within our standard procedures, we ensure that we are continually up to date with obligations, legal or otherwise, and you can be sure that this aspect will be well covered as part of your school refurbishment project.
School Refurbishment Contractors - Taking The Lead on Legal Considerations
As a school, safeguarding children is key. At GDL Interiors we ensure that all of our people have had the appropriate employment checks and should we be carrying out school refurbishment works for you during term time, we carry out Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks for those who will be working on your project.
Choosing GDL Interiors for Your School Refurbishment
We have close to four decades of experience refurbishing offices, colleges and schools. As well as offering high quality installation and workmanship, we undertake complete project management for each job, whether small or large - and it is this close attention to project management which has earned us our reputation for delivering on time and to budget - both elements essential in any school refurbishment.
To book a no obligation site visit or to discuss your school refurbishment requirements, call us today on 01621 842484.
Saturday, 9 April 2011
Office Refurbishment
This spring bring a new fresh look to your office!
Spring is perhaps the most temperate of the four seasons, the transition period between the cold of winter and the warmth of summer. Springtime refers to the season and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth so if you need more space but can’t afford to move, if you have run out of room in which to conduct you business effectively and efficiently, now is the time to look at ways to address this issue. After all, it is hard to focus when you’re working shoulder to shoulder and your staff are less productive if they are feeling claustrophobic.
It is a proven fact that conditions in the workplace play an important part in the decisions employees make when accepting or leaving their posts. We spend the majority of our waking hours at work and therefore it makes sense that the surroundings in which we work have a significant impact on us. Better working environments can improve output and efficiency and retain a happier, more contented, motivated and inspired workforce.
We at GDL Interiors Ltd specialise in office refurbishment and office fit-outs in London and the Home Counties. We provide our clients with a first class service and alleviate all the pressure and disruption which accompanies changes within the workplace. At GDL Interiors we make it our business to help our clients achieve a new design/fit-out that will not only be aligned to their brand but will use intelligent space planning to change the way their staff feel and work within their designated workspace.
When considering an office refurbishment or office fit-out it is important to bear in mind the effects of colour; Colour affects people on all levels, whether within a personal or business environment. In business, colour is used to influence decision making processes and evoke different feelings in people. Colour plays a role in everything from branding and logos to image and signage, displays and print. It is therefore essential that great consideration be given to colour when deciding how to decorate your workspace. For example: if you work in a traditionally conservative industry like banking or legal services you’re better off choosing a neutral colour such as light green, beige or a shade of white; if your business is traditionally staffed by more creative types such as designers or artists then you may prefer to opt for brighter, stronger colours.
If the area to be Refurbished is one which is accessible or visible to your clients or the public, then this is an ideal opportunity to incorporate the company logo or branding whether it be through manifestation on glass partitioning or on painted walls, within the carpet or carpet tiles or signage. There is a huge choice available which we are only too happy to discuss with you at our initial site survey which is free of charge.
Another factor to consider is the use of natural lighting, it has been proved that, if used correctly, this will enhance the working environment, increasing harmony amongst employees. The installation of glass partitioning allows natural light to flood into the workplace which creates an open airy feeling. It offers the privacy required and reduces noise pollution. Lighting and creative manifestations, company logos and corporate colours can all add style and panache to the final design (see glass partitioning in our services).
There are numerous options available to you for your office refurbishment project and we at GDL Interiors Ltd are here to help you achieve your ideal solution. So, whether you are looking for a full office refurbishment, or an alteration to an existing space, we will be pleased to assist you. We are happy to take on office refurbishments of all sizes and budgets both locally in Essex, in London and the Home Counties. We also refurbish industrial units, retail units and education centres. Please contact us now for a free no obligation quotation.
Office Refurbishment - click here for more information on the services we provide.
Spring is perhaps the most temperate of the four seasons, the transition period between the cold of winter and the warmth of summer. Springtime refers to the season and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth so if you need more space but can’t afford to move, if you have run out of room in which to conduct you business effectively and efficiently, now is the time to look at ways to address this issue. After all, it is hard to focus when you’re working shoulder to shoulder and your staff are less productive if they are feeling claustrophobic.
It is a proven fact that conditions in the workplace play an important part in the decisions employees make when accepting or leaving their posts. We spend the majority of our waking hours at work and therefore it makes sense that the surroundings in which we work have a significant impact on us. Better working environments can improve output and efficiency and retain a happier, more contented, motivated and inspired workforce.
We at GDL Interiors Ltd specialise in office refurbishment and office fit-outs in London and the Home Counties. We provide our clients with a first class service and alleviate all the pressure and disruption which accompanies changes within the workplace. At GDL Interiors we make it our business to help our clients achieve a new design/fit-out that will not only be aligned to their brand but will use intelligent space planning to change the way their staff feel and work within their designated workspace.
When considering an office refurbishment or office fit-out it is important to bear in mind the effects of colour; Colour affects people on all levels, whether within a personal or business environment. In business, colour is used to influence decision making processes and evoke different feelings in people. Colour plays a role in everything from branding and logos to image and signage, displays and print. It is therefore essential that great consideration be given to colour when deciding how to decorate your workspace. For example: if you work in a traditionally conservative industry like banking or legal services you’re better off choosing a neutral colour such as light green, beige or a shade of white; if your business is traditionally staffed by more creative types such as designers or artists then you may prefer to opt for brighter, stronger colours.
If the area to be Refurbished is one which is accessible or visible to your clients or the public, then this is an ideal opportunity to incorporate the company logo or branding whether it be through manifestation on glass partitioning or on painted walls, within the carpet or carpet tiles or signage. There is a huge choice available which we are only too happy to discuss with you at our initial site survey which is free of charge.
Another factor to consider is the use of natural lighting, it has been proved that, if used correctly, this will enhance the working environment, increasing harmony amongst employees. The installation of glass partitioning allows natural light to flood into the workplace which creates an open airy feeling. It offers the privacy required and reduces noise pollution. Lighting and creative manifestations, company logos and corporate colours can all add style and panache to the final design (see glass partitioning in our services).
There are numerous options available to you for your office refurbishment project and we at GDL Interiors Ltd are here to help you achieve your ideal solution. So, whether you are looking for a full office refurbishment, or an alteration to an existing space, we will be pleased to assist you. We are happy to take on office refurbishments of all sizes and budgets both locally in Essex, in London and the Home Counties. We also refurbish industrial units, retail units and education centres. Please contact us now for a free no obligation quotation.
Office Refurbishment - click here for more information on the services we provide.
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