The Workplace of the Future?

What is the workplace going to be like in 2011 and beyond? The FM industry considers what current trends mean for the way we work in future.
Today’s workplace looks very different from the office of 20 years ago, and is still evolving. Economic conditions, new legislation, technological innovation and changing expectations are all combining to influence location, use of space, furniture, technology and systems of communication.
Some argue there is no longer a demand for a core workplace occupied from nine to five as working routines, increased mobility and developments in telephony, broadband and wi-fi release us from dependence on a single workstation. Add to that the attitudes of the younger generation of workers, combined with the continuing imperative to cut costs, and it is no surprise that managers are looking for creative answers to their workplace dilemmas.
We asked some leading facilities managers, designers and consultants for their views on the shape of the future workspace, and what change will mean for FM as we move into a new decade.

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Association of Interior Specialists approve Space-pod

Space-pod is proud to have completed the approval process for membership of the Association of Interior Specialists (AIS).

The Association of Interior Specialists represents the whole spectrum of those involved in the manufacture, supply and installation of all aspects of interior fit-outs and refurbishment. Space-pod's approval process involved proving that we were able to deliver on the principles of the AIS:

• To conduct our business in a manner that reflects credit on the AIS and themselves.
• To adopt and commit to the principles and practices laid down by the AIS.
• To act with the utmost integrity towards others and exercise high standards of business practice and workmanship.
• Not to mislead clients, architects or other employing bodies by fact or implication as to the performance of their products or systems.
• To ensure that we are conversant with and adhere to relevant British Standards (and, where appropriate, international and European Standards) and other relevant technical Standards, Regulations and practices.
• Insofar as we are able, to ensure that our products or systems are tested and / or comply with the recognised Standards specified by the client or statutory authority.

office lease expiring in the next year?

Essential reading for business owners, financial directors & facility professionals

This is often a difficult time for business owners. Do you move to a new premises, which perhaps would fit your needs better or sign a new lease to avoid the upheaval and disruption that a move would cause?

space-pod can help you to make the right choice for your business. 

property evaluation

When space-pod works with organisations who are considering relocating, our input works in two ways. First, we evaluate your current premises to appraise how they meet with your current criteria and by careful planning we can often accommodate your requirements within your existing premises.

Secondly, if you decide that you have to move then we can help you to evaluate alternate premises and prepare trial schemes on your short-listed buildings against a pre-determined set of criteria that underpin your business objectives. Taking this exercise forward, we can then point-score each of the premises against each other to give a mathematical output of which building is most suitable for you.

building/location constraints

Often we find that the ‘ideal’ building/location does not exist when we are evaluating buildings against your criteria. In these circumstances are able to work within most building or location constraints by providing intelligent, well-thought-out schemes that can make the best of any location - whatever the circumstances.

when you have made your decision

With the decision to move or stay-put made, we will then ensure that the space that you have chosen to work in is as productive as possible. By listening to you and discussing how your office performs we can make suggestions that will make your workspace more productive. These may be as simple as looking at desk layouts or storage requirements. People rarely perform well in an uncomfortable environment. The right use of space can make as much impact on your business as the right choice of people.

call 08704 321515 to request a no-fee meeting to analyse your needs, evaluate your premises and show you how to get your people and space working in perfect harmony.

If you’re located in London or the Home Counties and have between 20 and 500 desk-based staff, then we can guarantee that we will have a positive effect on your business, so let’s meet for a ‘no-cost’ evaluation of your needs and the challenges that you face – what have you got to lose?

See other useful links on our website:

> Space-efficient and ergonomic office furniture

> Space planning and interior design

> Adding space with mezzanine floors

> Partition and glazing solutions

> Leasing fit-out work & furniture to free-up cash flow

> I.T. infrastructure services

call us on 08704 321515 or find out more at www.space-pod.co.uk