When a property chain collapses, it’s bad news for all parties involved, from the house buyers and sellers to the developers. Fast property completion is essential for delivering the highest standards of customer service, maintaining a positive brand reputation and attracting new buyers. So how can property developers repair a
The last of the modules making up 13 new council homes were delivered to Sugden Way, Barking yesterday (Monday, 27January). Be First, the council’s pioneering regeneration company, commissioned specialist construction company Rollalong to build and deliver the modular homes, which are built offsite and then bolted together and finished on
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When attending a leisure centre or gym, a customer expects to sweat a little depending on the class they’re attending! It’s especially important then for such venues to have a suitable air conditioning unit and HVAC system in place, in order to prevent overheating or too-cold conditions. In this article,
Undoubtedly, wooden floors look timeless, beautiful, classic and glamorous. However, if you want your wood flooring to look like that all throughout, you must take proper care of it. Though most wooden floorings are durable and long-lasting, they still require proper care to serve as protection against any form of
The essence of promotional items is to create awareness about a brand, company, or event. They are distributed either at little or no cost. These items are also referred to as freebies and are employed in sales and marketing. This merchandise, which is branded with the company logo, slogan, or
When a property chain collapses, it’s bad news for all parties involved, from the house buyers and sellers to the developers. Fast property completion is essential for delivering the highest standards of customer service, maintaining a positive brand reputation and attracting new buyers. So how can property developers repair a broken property chain? Why Do Property Chains Collapse? Almost half of all property sales fell through in the final quarter of 2018. The most common reasons for a buyer to pull out of a sale include problems selling a property or securing a mortgage, the seller receiving a higher offer, issues highlighted in a survey, delays in the sale process and late demands for reductions in the price. If a sale falls through for any reason, this can prevent a buyer further down the chain completing on a property in your development. What Can Developers Do to Avoid a Broken Chain? While much lies in the control of the homeowners and buyers, there are steps building companies and property developers can take to repair a broken chain. Good Communication If problems arise for your buyer, good communication is the first step to resolving the issue without losing a sale. Make sure your company has an effective communication system in place and that customers know how to contact the right person to help them. If a problem is temporary and easily surmountable, there may be a compromise that can be reached to ensure the buyer does not lose their home and you do not miss out on a sale. Part-Exchange Offering customers a range of finance options is excellent customer service that will enhance the reputation of a company and increase the pool of potential buyers for your buildings. Buyers who have access to the right property purchase financing can move quickly towards completion without being impacted by broken property chains. Offering part-exchange (PX) to customers purchasing a new-build property is beneficial to property owners and buyers. Many people cannot complete on a new home until they have sold their existing property. If your buyers are struggling to sell their home or if their sale falls through, this could mean a lost sale for you. A PX scheme allows you to purchase a buyer’s current home at slightly less than the market value, in exchange for a reduced price on one of your properties. You can then sell on the property at a profit in addition to securing the sale on one of your new-build homes. In this way, PX can be used to avoid and repair a broken property chain. Chain Repair Companies If a chain collapses affecting the sale of one of your properties, a specialist chain repair service can be an effective and hassle-free way to save the sale. A chain repair company can shorten the property chain length, remove the need for a buyer to sell their property before they purchase yours and prevent delays to your development plans and a lost sale. How does it work? The company will send an agent to value your customer’s property and then send a cash offer, which you can extend to the client. If the offer is accepted and a sale date agreed, the buyer can proceed with purchasing the new property from you. If the client is amenable to this option, it’s an effective way to meet key deadlines despite property chain issues. Final Thoughts The success and profitability of property developments rest on hitting key milestones and deadlines. A broken property chain can result in lost sales and delays, which can seriously impact the bottom line. If your buyer encounters issues selling their home, communicate, be flexible and take proactive action to find a solution. Saving a sale already in progress is likely to consume fewer resources than starting from scratch searching for a new buyer.
The last of the modules making up 13 new council homes were delivered to Sugden Way, Barking yesterday (Monday, 27January). Be First, the council’s pioneering regeneration company, commissioned specialist construction company Rollalong to build and deliver the modular homes, which are built offsite and then bolted together and finished on site. The first modules were lifted into place on Monday 20 January and the last arrived today – making a delivery in just six days. Councillor Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Housing visited as the third delivery took place last week. “I was astonished by the progress”, he said, “but the beauty of this system is that we can construct top quality permanent new homes twice as fast as using traditional methods, and in half the time, meaning significantly less disruption to the neighbours”. The modern construction method is widely used on the continent and has become renowned for its quality, since the majority of the construction work can be done in controlled conditions and tested rigorously. Be First appointed Rollalong to design and build 19 modular homes for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham from its 11-acre manufacturing and head office site in Dorset. Rollalong Managing Director Steve Chivers commented: “I was very proud to see the initial delivery of modules to the site. It is a very exciting project which will provide a range of high-quality, affordable housing for people in Barking and Dagenham, and we’re very pleased with progress so far. “There is a shortage of housing in the borough and our modular alternatives to traditional construction offer a real opportunity to address the shortfall in approximately half the time.” Tom Mather, Construction Director at Be First, added: “I am delighted with the pace and delivery of the project to date. This is very much the future of the building industry and we expect to use offsite construction regularly, since we can reliably deliver more quality homes much more quickly.”
Optima Energy, a leading developer and provider of advanced energy management software, has seen a leap in the number of enquiries it is receiving as organisations seek to bolster their energy data systems. Optima says the growing threat of cyber-attacks is the number one reason more companies are seeking to invest in advanced software to keep sensitive data safe. A growing number of the enquiries it has received over the last six months are from NHS Trusts. To help energy and IT professionals working in the healthcare sector beat the growing threat of cyber-crime Optima has published The Good Sleep Guide whichprovides insight into the 7 ways the NHS can prevent energy data security nightmares. Steve Kemp, Optima Energy’s Business Development Director, says: “The number of cyber-security threats is growing all the time. Energy data is one of the areas most at risk from attack, but often gets overlooked. The value of energy-related data is considerable and hackers are always trying to find innovative ways to infiltrate systems. And it is the fact that these cyber threats can go unnoticed until the real damage is clear that makes them so dangerous. This is why we cannot stress enough the importance of making sure energy data systems are robust and secure.” Energy has always been a cornerstone of Optima Energy’s activities. It is compliant with several ongoing security initiatives, including full accreditation for the Information Security Management Standard ISO 27001:2013 and Cyber Essentials Plus, which is a Government-backed scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. Mr Kemp added: “By its very nature data protection will always be a moving target. Which is why it makes sense to work alongside partners who are not only compliant with industry standards but also have a track-record of ensuring energy security. By investing in secure energy management software businesses can enjoy peace of mind in at least one major area of operations.”
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When attending a leisure centre or gym, a customer expects to sweat a little depending on the class they’re attending! It’s especially important then for such venues to have a suitable air conditioning unit and HVAC system in place, in order to prevent overheating or too-cold conditions. In this article, we’re exploring the importance of maintaining a comfortable temperature within a sports centre, as well as what temperatures are considered to be the optimum target to achieve this. Responsibility and duty Technically, there are no regulations regarding specific temperatures within a gym or leisure centre, according to Health and Safety Executive. But normal health and safety legislation covers the vast majority of other safety requirements at the gym. In terms of temperature, although there are no fixed regulations specifically for gyms and leisure centres, we can use minimum workplace temperature requirements as an estimate of what constitutes a comfortable temperature during activity. As stated by the Approved Code of Practice, 16°C is considered to be the base level for a comfortable temperature within a workplace. Work requiring “rigorous physical effort” is placed a little lower, at 13°C. Again, this isn’t a legal requirement, but it gives an idea of what an optimum temperature is for comfortably engaging in physical activity. Sport England published a handy guide for exercise spaces and fitness centres, outlining the ideal temperature for clients: Fitness Gym – 16°C to 18°C (60°F to 64°F) in the summer, with “comfort cooling” as needed. Studios – 18°C (64°F), with a slight summer rise acceptable. High temperatures at the gym When a gym is too hot, working out becomes a torturous experience. Plus, it’s a risky activity; dehydration and heat stroke are notable risks of working out in an overheated gym. But even just sweating too much can be a problem. We Be Fit notes that while over-sweating can cause gym-goers to notice an extra pound of weight loss at the end of their workout, the weight lost is fluids from sweating and will be negated with a drink. The article suggests that working out in an overheated gym for a long period can result in a 50% less effective workout! All that sweating for nothing. Low temperatures at the gym It’s less common to encounter a very cold gym, but when it does happen, it can be just as difficult to work out in as a too-warm space. My Inner Go looked at the pros and cons of working out in a cold environment and found that chilly temperatures brought with it a higher risk of injury. This is because muscles tend to seize up in the cold (which is why warming up before physical activity is so important). The website offered a great analogy for cold muscles: consider them like Play-Doh! When Play-Doh gets cold, it goes stiff and doesn’t stretch, it just snaps. But warm Play-Doh is stretchy and flexible. Regulating temperature It’s important for sports centres to keep their different rooms and classes in mind when regulating the temperature. Investing in an efficient, responsive air conditioning system will help regulate a comfortable temperature within the building, with units in Daikin’s air conditioning range offering low energy consumption models to fit your carbon emission targets. A comfortable environment is critical to a successful workout. Keeping a good temperature through a facility will ensure customers stay happy and are more likely to keep coming back. If the gym starts to get a reputation for being freezing cold or too stuffy, gym goers will quickly turn to other establishments. Sources:
Undoubtedly, wooden floors look timeless, beautiful, classic and glamorous. However, if you want your wood flooring to look like that all throughout, you must take proper care of it. Though most wooden floorings are durable and long-lasting, they still require proper care to serve as protection against any form of damage, as stated by industry leaders from Terrazzo. Even though the caretaking process is quite simple, a lot of people get confused with it. A few straightforward advice can be of help. Protection from damage If you want your wooden floor to shimmer and glitter, you need to protect it against any form of damage. In that light, any form of spills must be wiped away immediately if you do not want your wooden floor to get damaged in any way. The top layer of the wooden flooring is usually coated with lacquer or oil. This provides the initial protection in case any spills occur. However, if the liquid is left to soak in the wood, then it will cause damage in the long run. Protection against scratches and dents Scratches and dents can cause severe damage to your wooden flooring, and thus you need to protect it. Though small scratches and marks are unavoidable, it is possible to protect your flooring against bigger dents and marks. Start with the simple things. For instance, remove your footwear while walking on the wooden floor. Generally, outdoor footwear has girth and dirt in them and walking on the wooden floor with such shoes can cause the floor to get scratched. Additionally, if you do notice stones and girth on the wooden floors get them removed immediately. Use anti-scratch pads In addition to small pebbles and girth, heavy furniture too can cause marks and indentations on the wooden floors. To avoid this, it’s advisable to lift up heavy furniture and move them across the floor than to drag them around. In addition to lift-and-move, it’s important to place anti-scratch felt protector pads beneath the furniture. Once added to the bottom of the furniture they create a soft barrier between the weight of the furniture and the floor. Proper cleaning of wooden floor The cleaning process of the wooden floor is pretty easy and straightforward. In order to do a thorough cleaning, all you need to do is use a bristle brush to clean the floor daily. This should be an everyday practice since it removes any form of dirt and muck. Vacuuming the floor is also a good idea. Once the cleaning process is complete, it’s time to take on the stain removal process. This can be conducted twice or thrice a month. Monthly floor checks Even if you clean your wooden floor daily, it might not be enough. You have to check the floor every month to make sure that it’s not affected by any pests. Do not forget to peep beneath the rugs as well! If there happens to be any discoloration, then it might be a good idea to consider a fresh topcoat. Insect damage is dangerous and must always be nipped in the bud. Let your wood flooring shine with grace! Take proper care of it today.
The essence of promotional items is to create awareness about a brand, company, or event. They are distributed either at little or no cost. These items are also referred to as freebies and are employed in sales and marketing. This merchandise, which is branded with the company logo, slogan, or other message, are often given out during events like trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and while doing sales calls, which means visiting companies that may give you business. Promo items may also be given out to customers as bonus items alongside shipped deliveries or when customers buy at the shop. The business may also give them out to their employees to appreciate their good performance or for other reasons. While choosing the perfect promotional items, businesses should consider the usefulness of the product to the customer, the number of impressions they can make, and if they will last for a reasonably long time. Below are some great promotional items that businesses can give out: Custom tote bags These are very common promotional tools, especially in tradeshows and other events. Tote bags are useful to the recipients as they use them to carry shopping, books, and other things. The best thing with them is that they help to create awareness about the brand, business, or event whenever the users use them. They generate a high number of impressions since they are mostly used in the public. Business can also use tote bags in their green campaign, thus scoring two goals at once. They are promoting their brand and advancing their environmental conservation agenda. Custom pin badges One of the best ways that your business can leave lasting images on its customers is by using a custom pin badge. The badges can also be given out to employees for identification purposes. The beauty of these promotional tools is that they can be highly customised by using different styles or materials such as enamel and others. They can be used for different functions such as product launches, to create brand awareness, promoting events, commemorating milestones like anniversaries, and so on. They can easily replace business cards and if they have an attractive design, and those who receive them will keep them for a long time, thus perpetually promoting your business and brand. Branded pens Branded pens are simple promotional items, right? Well, although they are simple and quite cheap, and they are some of the freebies that never go out of style. They help to add identity to any company, so any business worth its name ensures that it has pens branded with its name, logo, or both. With branded pens, the business gets instant brand recognition no matter how they are used. They could be used by employees within the company, placing them at the front office, giving them out during events like trade fairs or conferences, and so on. Conclusion Besides the above promotional items, the business could also use branded mugs, custom key rings, and branded umbrellas. Promotional desk accessories like mousepads, calendars, pen holders, and other items can also be used. The crucial thing is to get what resonates with the intended recipients so they will find it useful and keep it for a long time. Businesses must also consider their budgets to ensure that they use items that are within their allocated budget as well as generating maximum exposure.
