The M18 FUEL™ 16 Gauge Angled and 15 Gauge Finish Nailers new generation is a pneumatic replacement with the power to sink nails in hardwoods, while leaving clean consistent nail holes. For years our users have demanded a MILWAUKEE® cordless solution to their finish nailer frustrations. Unwilling to settle for subpar
CHAS, the supply-chain risk management expert, has become a registered signatory of Building a Safer Future and is encouraging other members of the built environment sector to do the same. The Building a Safer Future Charter was launched in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of building regulations and fire
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has partnered with innovation specialist L Marks to launch its innovation lab in the UK and Ireland. Sodexo’s Accelerator innovation programme has already launched in China, Brazil, India, France and Sweden, and from January 2022 will focus on the UK and
St. Modwen, the UK’s leading developer of new communities and high-quality homes, has received planning permission from Birmingham City Council to build a new state of the art veterinary hospital which will create up to 150 skilled new jobs at West Longbridge Business Park. . It represents a major milestone
~ BNH one of first to add two new Cat 302.7 machines to their fleet ~ Plant hire and waste management firm Buckland Newton Hire (BNH) has increased its fleet of Cat machinery from exclusive Caterpillar® supplier Finning UK and Ireland, by adding two 302.7 mini excavators. The Dorset-based company
According to the Government’s UK House Price Index data, buying homes in Hampshire rather than neighbouring and more costly Surrey, could save buyers as much as £135,500, as property prices drop by up to 30% as you move across the county line. Savvy buyers looking to make the most of
Located a stone’s throw from Neasden London Underground station, Brunswick House is a well-connected new development offers home hunters the chance to put down roots in a vibrant north London district. Situated in the center of the London Borough of Brent, which has been hailed as the Capital’s most diverse
Proptech investment platform houzen has highlighted the scale of the work required to reduce carbon emissions from residential properties in the UK ad which need sustainable retrofits. Known for its innovative use of property data, the company has put the issue of sustainable retrofits under the microscope. Its algorithms have
Housing association Platform Housing Group, one of the largest social housing landlords in the UK, has welcomed Felicity Cort and James Robinson as its two new appointments as data assurance analysts. Felicity and James are part of a new team at Platform with a remit to raise and continually improve
Do you have a commercial construction business and want to know what you should be keeping up with and what the new trends are? Do you feel like your business is a bit old-fashioned and want to know what you could be doing to keep up with the trends? The
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The M18 FUEL™ 16 Gauge Angled and 15 Gauge Finish Nailers new generation is a pneumatic replacement with the power to sink nails in hardwoods, while leaving clean consistent nail holes. For years our users have demanded a MILWAUKEE® cordless solution to their finish nailer frustrations. Unwilling to settle for subpar performance, we continued to advance our technologies until we could provide a truly game-changing solution for these users. After listening to the concerns voiced by our end users with our previous generation, we got to work rebuilding our old design. This year we’re proud to launch the second generation of our 15 Gauge and 16 Gauge Angled cordless finish nailers. With no gas cartridges necessary, the power to sink nails in the most demanding materials, and the fire rate to keep users productive throughout their day, these new finish nailers were worth the wait! MILWAUKEE®’s new lineup of finish nailers are designed for precision and speed. Both provide sequential and contact actuation modes, while operating with zero ramp up time, keeping users productive. With clean and consistent nail holes, leaving the least amount of damage possible on the finished material being installed. This results in less work filling and finishing nail holes, and ultimately a much higher quality finished product. Additionally, tools are fitted with bumpers and overmolds protecting any finished surface they may be placed on. The nitrogen air spring mechanism in these nailers is leveraged to deliver this performance, providing the most pneumatic like experience out of any cordless finish nailers. The finish nailers are designed with a compact size, providing users a clear line of sight for accurate nail placement. With no gas cartridges, no consistent cleaning or maintenance required, and a POWERSTATE™ brushless motor, the nailers are designed to deliver durability and reliability to the most demanding users. Coupled with the fact that the tools fire up to 3 nails per second, users will experience greatly reduced downtime and maximised productivity. MILWAUKEE® is committed to improving productivity by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions so users can perform an entire day’s work on one battery system. The new M18 FUEL™ Angled Finish Nailers are fully compatible with the entire M18™ line and are a true testament to MILWAUKEE®’s focus on investing in game-changing technology that truly delivers breakthrough solutions for users *M18 FUEL™ is engineered for the most demanding tradesmen in the world. Delivering outstanding performance, all M18 FUEL™ products feature three MILWAUKEE®-exclusive innovations—The POWERSTATE™ brushless motor, REDLITHIUM™ battery pack and REDLINK PLUS™ intelligence hardware and software—that deliver outstanding power, run time and durability on the jobsite. Simply put, M18 FUEL™ tools are the most powerful 18V cordless tools in their class. Specifications M18 FUEL™ 15 GA Angled Nail Finish Nailer (M18 FN15GA-0X) Collation angle: 34° Nail diameter: 1.8 mm Nail type: 32 – 64 mm Magazine capacity nails: 110 Weight with M18 B2 battery pack: 3.3 kg LED work light Reversible belt clip Tool free jam clearing latch Three work contact bracket tips with on tool storage Tool-free depth adjustment Bumpers & overmold to protect finished surfaces User interface with dedicated power button and firing mode button Available as 0-version only M18 FUEL™ 16 GA Angled Nail Finish Nailer (M18 FN16GA-202X) Collation angle: 20° Nail diameter: 1.6 mm Nail type: 32 – 64 mm Magazine capacity nails: 110 Weight with M18 B2 battery pack: 3.3 kg LED work light Reversible belt clip Tool free jam clearing latch Three work contact bracket tips with on tool storage Tool-free depth adjustment Bumpers & overmold to protect finished surfaces User interface with dedicated power button and firing mode button Includes M18 FUEL™ 16 GA Angled Nail Finish Nailer, (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ 2.0 Ah Battery Packs, M12™ – M18™ Fast Charger, HD Box To find out more about the M18 FUEL™ Angled Finish Nailers see video footage of it in action or find your nearest store, please visit www.milwaukeetool.eu
CHAS, the supply-chain risk management expert, has become a registered signatory of Building a Safer Future and is encouraging other members of the built environment sector to do the same. The Building a Safer Future Charter was launched in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of building regulations and fire safety to instigate the cultural and behavioural changes required to achieve a safer building system. Signatories must make five commitments to prioritise safety first in the built environment. These include: Collaborate to spearhead culture change and be the voice of building safety across the sector. Be transparent in the interests of safety, sharing key information with residents, clients, contractors and statutory bodies in a useful and accessible manner in the design, construction and occupation phases of the process. Make safety a key factor of choice in who they work with, ensuring that building safety is placed at the centre of selection decisions without compromising quality or value for money. Ensure that the voices and safety of residents, visitors and employees are central to their decision-making process. Set out and communicate clear responsibilities within their organisation and with their partners, ensuring everyone with a stake in the building during design, construction and occupation understands their role and has the time and resources they need to achieve and maintain building safety. Any organisations or individuals who work in or have a professional connection or interest in the UK built environment can sign up to the Building a Safer Future Charter. It applies to any organisation involved in pre, during and post-construction activity (including maintenance and residential/community organisations). CHAS Managing Director, Ian McKinnon, comments: “As an authority and trusted advisor on health and safety compliance, responsible for setting industry benchmarks, CHAS is committed to the continuous improvement of health & safety standards in the UK. “We therefore fully support the commitments set out in the Building a Safer Future Charter and actively encourage our contractors and other members of the construction community to do the same. “The more widely the scheme is embraced, the more successful it will be in driving the culture change required to improve building safety.”
Sodexo, a leading food and facilities management services provider, has partnered with innovation specialist L Marks to launch its innovation lab in the UK and Ireland. Sodexo’s Accelerator innovation programme has already launched in China, Brazil, India, France and Sweden, and from January 2022 will focus on the UK and Ireland market. To launch Accelerator in the UK and Ireland, Sodexo has partnered with L Marks – an innovation specialist with experience of running over 70 programmes with some of the world’s leading companies. L Marks will work with Sodexo to identify four areas to focus and attract start-ups and scale-ups who provide innovative new solutions. They will then be approached and given the opportunity to pitch to work with Sodexo and help the company develop its offer to meet the future of work needs its clients expect. Through collaboration with start-ups, the programme will drive innovations in technology that improve the workplace experience, aligning with Sodexo’s vast portfolio of expertise on workspace and work-life services, Vital Spaces. In January 2022, L Marks will kick-start its scouting campaign to identify early and growth stage companies operating in the food service and facilities management space. Once identified, L Marks will offer them a unique opportunity to take their innovative ideas to the next level through Sodexo’s Accelerator platform. Through the Accelerator programme the selected start-ups and scale-ups will be given the chance to work with Sodexo’s experts over a ten-week period to fine tune their solutions in a live customer environment. Julie Ennis, CEO Corporate Services, Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “It is critical that Sodexo is agile and provides clients with forward-thinking solutions, powered by the latest technology. We have a fantastic track record of partnering with small and medium enterprises to achieve that aim. “At Sodexo, we believe deeply in doing good business in a good way. That’s why we leverage our expertise to not only optimise the efficiency of our clients’ businesses, but to have a powerful, positive impact on the communities we serve.” Daniel Saunders, CEO L Marks said: “Sodexo has decades of industry knowledge and a global client footprint. L Marks is delighted to work alongside Sodexo to create and launch their first UK & Ireland Accelerator. “As businesses safely reopen their workplaces following the past 18 months, Sodexo Accelerator will enable them to embrace entrepreneurial ideas and creative talent to create a step change in the industry and drive business forward.”
St. Modwen, the UK’s leading developer of new communities and high-quality homes, has received planning permission from Birmingham City Council to build a new state of the art veterinary hospital which will create up to 150 skilled new jobs at West Longbridge Business Park. . It represents a major milestone in the development of the park as it becomes a leading centre for science and technology, medicine, precision engineering and R&D. Work on the two-storey hospital and its 3-acre site at the southern gateway of West Longbridge will start early next year with a planned opening in 2023. When complete, the new facility will deliver best-in-class care and treatment and will be a centre of veterinary excellence for the region. This first element of West Longbridge Business Park will lead the way for the rest of the development. West Longbridge Business Park will create up to 5,000 new jobs, with work on access roads and landscaping already underway following £20m of infrastructure investment in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). The new hospital will feature research, treatment, diagnostic, laboratory and administrative space and will have the most advanced medical equipment including CT and MRI scanners. The building will be located next to spacious parkland and will benefit from access to new meadow spaces and native hedgerows, with foot and cycle paths providing direct access to and from Longbridge Town Centre and its extensive retail and leisure facilities. Planning permission for the building was sought by St. Modwen on behalf of IVC Evidensia, Europe’s leading veterinary care provider with 21,000 staff based across 12 countries, including the UK. West Longbridge Business Park offers unbeatable local, regional and national connectivity and is a sustainable addition to the wider £1bn Longbridge masterplan. In addition to the business park, the investment will see an attractive new residential neighbourhood of 350 homes also created. Elliot Sellars, Development Director at St. Modwen, said: “The new hospital for IVC Evidensia will be a real centrepiece for Longbridge, providing new jobs and opportunities as well as cutting edge new treatment and facilities. It is the first key element of West Longbridge and sets a high bar for what we will be delivering at West Longbridge. “As we continue discussions with other potential occupiers, we are building on the progress and ongoing investment we have already delivered across Longbridge. We are committed to creating a high-quality business park integrated into the region’s business eco-system here at West Longbridge and look forward to making further announcements about the progress of the site in the near future.” John Turkington, Head of Referral Business Development at IVC Evidensia adds: “Our new hospital is now one step closer and once open will provide industry leading veterinary facilities for communities in Birmingham and throughout the West Midlands. It will offer a 24/7 service and utilise the latest technology to deliver the best diagnoses and treatments available.” “Our new state-of-the-art hospital in Longbridge will be staffed with experienced, high-calibre teams and has been designed to enable the best outcomes through working collaboratively in a sustainable and rewarding working environment that delivers the excellence in client and patient care which we have become known for.”
~ BNH one of first to add two new Cat 302.7 machines to their fleet ~ Plant hire and waste management firm Buckland Newton Hire (BNH) has increased its fleet of Cat machinery from exclusive Caterpillar® supplier Finning UK and Ireland, by adding two 302.7 mini excavators. The Dorset-based company managed to stay ahead of the curve by being one of the first companies to order this new machine. BNH is not only one of the first companies to have the 302.7s, but it is also unique in Dorset by having a fleet of only Cat equipment, totalling 70 machines. The company cites the long-lasting reliability of Cat machines as one of the reasons it continues to purchase them, as well as the high resale value of the vehicles. The resale value is particularly important to BNH as it purchases the newest Cat models almost immediately after release, to keep its fleet cutting edge. BNH was quick to snap up the new 302.7s due to them being the most popular size of mini excavator chosen by builders. The hydraulic system that the 302.7s come with means that these machines still pack a powerful punch, so operators don’t have to sacrifice power for size. “We see these as an essential purchase for any plant hire business,” said Brad Perrett, Manager at BNH. “Over the 30 years that we’ve working with them, Finning has continued to provide quality products and have never let us down — we’re now up to 75 Cat machines in the fleet. “We sent the 302.7s out as soon as they arrived and have not seen a single one back here yet; they are in such high demand that they have been out every day. We have already received positive feedback on these machines from customers on our Facebook page, which is very promising.” “It’s always a pleasure to work with Brad and the team at BNH as they are always first in line for the latest machines and technology from Caterpillar,” said Jack Pilgrim, Territory Account Manager at Finning. “The new 302.7s will be replacing the older D and E series that were previously used, making BNH one of Dorset’s few plant hire companies with such an extensive and up-to-date fleet”. The 302.7 mini excavators are designed to have an ergonomic control layout with adjustable wrist rest and travel pedals in order to minimize operator fatigue. The engine is positioned to reduce the heat and noise that travels into the operator’s station, increasing operator comfort and worker productivity. For more information on Cat next generation excavators or the newest machine in the range, the Cat 302.7, visit www.finning.com.
According to the Government’s UK House Price Index data, buying homes in Hampshire rather than neighbouring and more costly Surrey, could save buyers as much as £135,500, as property prices drop by up to 30% as you move across the county line. Savvy buyers looking to make the most of the more affordable county should look no further than Bellway’s fabulous development, Sky Plaza, centrally based in Farnborough. Hampshire is also one of the Counties that will soon be enjoying faster internet as the Government rolls out a five billion broadband upgrade plan. This investment known as Project Gigabit is good news for those looking to move and will dramatically improve internet speeds, making working from home even more streamlined. “With the community set to benefit from improved internet capability, Bellway is delighted to offer properties in an area that will profit from the government’s investment. Our three-bedroom family homes could provide the perfect work/home balance by being ideally located on the Hampshire and Surrey border. Great connection links to London and the option to explore wonderful local towns and villages present families with endless opportunities to make memories in a beautiful part of the country. We now have the Lancaster, a beautiful three bedroom showhome available to view at Sky Plaza and would urge people to get in touch and book an appointment,” comments Emma Jones, Sales and Marketing Director at Bellway Thames Valley. The Lancaster showcases impressive interiors and would make the perfect family home, plus the property is available with the Government led help to buy scheme where only 5% deposit is needed for first-time buyers. This home boasts an impressive open plan kitchen and dining area that will be the beating heart of a family home, with elegant French doors to the garden. Upstairs includes a modern family bathroom, plus two double bedrooms and a single, with a contemporary en suite to bedroom one.
Located a stone’s throw from Neasden London Underground station, Brunswick House is a well-connected new development offers home hunters the chance to put down roots in a vibrant north London district. Situated in the center of the London Borough of Brent, which has been hailed as the Capital’s most diverse borough and is home to the iconic Wembley Stadium arch, this exciting area has plenty going on. A modern collection of one-, two- and three-bedroom modern apartments, available to purchase with Shared Ownership and launching this winter, purchasers can secure a brand-new home with a deposit of £6,781.25. “We are excited to be launching Brunswick House this winter and delivering quality homes that will enhance the lives of the people who live in them as well as the local area. Homes used to be a place that we rushed out of first thing in the morning and then slumped back into at the end of the day, but lifestyles have changed dramatically and as a result so have buyers’ needs. These apartments have been created with this in mind. Private outside spaces and open plan living areas provide a balanced living environment whilst communal gardens provide an idyllic setting to unwind and relax or stretch the legs after a busy day of home working,” said Krete Luca, Sales Director at Latimer, part of the Clarion Housing Group. Crafted with community at its heart, Brunswick House has been constructed around two landscaped courtyard gardens. Acting as a space for residents to come together or to meet with friends and family, these gardens feature benches and a variety of wildlife. Homes have been designed for modern lifestyles with open plan kitchen/dining/living spaces creating the heart of the home, direct access onto a spacious private balcony or terrace, sleek and stylish bathrooms and well-sized bedrooms. Finished to a high specification, externally the use of glass and brick at Brunswick House creates an architecturally striking statement, whilst large windows flood the living spaces with light and further accentuate the space available to residents. Oak laminate flooring to the living spaces and plush carpets to the bedrooms provide a neutral canvas for any design scheme, allowing residents to paint or wallpaper their new home without the worry of clashing colour schemes. Kitchens have been well planned, with plenty of work surface space to prepare meals and integrated Electrolux and Zanussi appliances. Locally, Gladstone Park and its tree-lined avenues, walled garden, duck pond, sport pitches, tennis courts, outside gym and children’s play areas is a five-minute cycle away. A variety of coffee shops, bakeries, hairdressers and restaurants can be found in Neasden Town Centre, just a 10-minute walk from home whilst Wembley Park and its array of amenities including BOXPARK, London Designer Outlet and Wembley Stadium is either a 15-minute cycle ride or 3-minute tube journey away. Brunswick House is positioned just a short four-minute walk away from Neasden Underground Station and on the Jubilee Line, providing access to Bond Street (19 mins), Westminster (25 mins), Waterloo (27 mins), London Bridge (31 mins) and Canary Wharf (38 mins). The North Circular is a five-minute drive from home and conveniently links Neasden to Finchley Road, Hampstead and the rest of North London, whilst the M1, M40 and M4 are also easily accessible. For those who travel often for work, or recreationally, Heathrow airport is under 40 minutes away, whilst The Eurostar at St Pancras can be reached in less than half an hour via tube.
Proptech investment platform houzen has highlighted the scale of the work required to reduce carbon emissions from residential properties in the UK ad which need sustainable retrofits. Known for its innovative use of property data, the company has put the issue of sustainable retrofits under the microscope. Its algorithms have revealed that some 21.3 million UK properties will need some kind of sustainable retrofit in order to make a positive impact on the planet. “Having analysed the COP26 pledges in detail, it’s frightening to see how many long-term promises have been included. These effectively kick commitments to the curb until it is too late – they are false promises that will result in countless lives being lost and livelihoods destroyed. It’s the action we take in the next few years that will be key to curbing global warming. Aiming to change by 2050 or later is not good enough,” said Eashita Saxena, Sustainability Analyst, houzen. According to the houzen team, both individual homeowners and the housing industry as a whole can begin making changes immediately. Cities are currently responsible for 71-76% of energy related CO2 emissions, with the construction and operation of buildings, along with the manufacture of the materials required to build them, playing a major role in this. The solution to the construction sector’s problem emissions is not complex, but it will take time, money and effort. There’s a need for extensive collaboration across the supply chain in order to promote sustainable practices and reduce embodied emissions. Modern methods of construction have a clear role to play here. Low-carbon solutions and circular solutions are already available. But they need to be implemented at scale. And, of course, who should foot the bill for this is under intense debate. Some companies are committing their own funds – French multinational Saint-Gobain is a leading example of this – but there is still a major need for government support with the cost of implementing more sustainable practices. Patrick Vallance, the UK government’s chief scientific advisor, acknowledges that cost is an issue, stating that “We have many of the technologies needed to tackle the problem but they need to be improved,” and that technologies that can help reduce emissions need to “come down in cost, they need to increase in convenience, they need to be applicable right across the globe and we need to scale them.” There’s an educational element at play too. The Construction Leadership Council, for example, has joined forces with ITN Productions Industry News to deliver a ‘Building a Greener Britain’ programme aimed at delivering a zero-carbon built environment. The programme explores the cutting-edge construction methods that focus on sustainability. At present, the building materials and construction sector accounts for an estimated 40% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. This is why the sector is so key to efforts to reduce the rate of global warming, in addition to what individual homeowners are able to achieve in the buildings that already exist.
Housing association Platform Housing Group, one of the largest social housing landlords in the UK, has welcomed Felicity Cort and James Robinson as its two new appointments as data assurance analysts. Felicity and James are part of a new team at Platform with a remit to raise and continually improve data quality throughout the Group. Felicity, who began work with the organisation in 2015 when it was Waterloo Housing, will, in her new role, investigate and improve data, making sure it remains compliant and fit for purpose. “I am delighted to take up this new role; by continuing to improve our data and the trust surrounding it, we can pass this trust onto our customers. I will really enjoy working in a role where I can make a difference,” Felicity said. In James’ role, he will ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of data across the Group allowing operational teams to perform their roles efficiently and to a good quality. James began with the Group in 2017 as an apprentice when it was Waterloo Housing. “Platform Housing Group is an employer that offers opportunities for progression and new learning. The better quality our data is, the better our business processes will be. I look forward to playing a part in this,” James said. “We are delighted to welcome Felicity and James to this newly formed team; both roles will be pivotal in understanding data needs, identifying issues and challenges, improving processes to maintain integrity, drive performance and manage risks. We wish them all the luck in their new roles,” commented on the two appointments at Platform Housing Group, Colin Bailey, Head of Information Governance and Assurance at Platform Housing Group. Platform Housing Group, which owns more than 47,000 homes in total, completed 1448 homes in 2019/20 (1,598 in 2018/19) at an investment of £258m (£228m in 2018/19). The Group also built more social rented homes – at a figure of 981 – during the past 2 years in England than any other provider, 523 in 2019/20, almost 33% of the total homes built. Platform Housing Group’s operating area is from Herefordshire in the West to the Lincolnshire coast in the East, and from the Derbyshire Dales in the North to the Cotswolds in the South.
Do you have a commercial construction business and want to know what you should be keeping up with and what the new trends are? Do you feel like your business is a bit old-fashioned and want to know what you could be doing to keep up with the trends? The commercial construction industry is a very exciting place to be right now. There are many different trends that have come into play and will continue to grow over the next few years. For example, green buildings are becoming increasingly popular as more people want their office spaces to reflect their values and attitudes towards the environment. Another trend is improving worker productivity by creating open floor plans with flexible workspaces so employees can collaborate better together. These trends may not all apply specifically to you but it’s important for any company in this field to remain up to date on what’s happening to stay competitive and relevant within the industry. Here are 6 trends to follow in the commercial construction industry. The use of sustainable materials First on our list, when it comes to following the trends in the commercial construction industry, we have the use of sustainable materials. When it comes to the construction of buildings something that many people are placing a big emphasis on is the use of sustainable materials. These are materials that can’t be depleted easily, but also can be recreated easily. Rather than using rock and stone, which although can be found in abundance, people are choosing living materials such as wood, or even things that can easily be man-made. On top of that, other living materials such as specific algae can be used as a way to self-mend different kinds of concrete. When talking about concrete, it is also a sustainable material that you can use, and if you’re looking for professionals that produce highly durable floors you can check out what TCF West in Winnipeg offers. They are leading in the industry, and with them you can rely on a cost-effective service. A focus on energy efficiency These days, with the world suffering from global warming and everything that comes along with it, a lot of companies are making a concerted effort to go green and make use of an energy-efficient lifestyle. This goes for their products, and production, as well as the building itself. Many of these new companies make use of renewable energy, but they also contribute to the collection of renewable energy. Lots of businesses have their own solar panels which are used to either power the whole building or just certain parts like having heated water or lights on. This is done to lower their carbon footprint and try their best to reduce the rate at which global warming is progressing. Other businesses are demolishing inefficient properties and are building new ones from scratch only to improve the environment from the inside out. Bella Contracting Services is where you can find demolition contractors in Connecticut if you’re thinking about making such drastic changes to your business. Improved indoor air quality The quality of air in a building is not something that people will typically pay too much attention to, especially those who work there. However, it is important to note, that especially if you are working in a big city where there is a lot of pollution, the air quality can eventually take its toll on you. As a business, you should be implementing different ways to improve the quality of the air in your building. This can be by having filters placed in your pipes that are circulating the air, and changing them regularly, or even by having humidifiers if you are in dryer conditions to make it more bearable. A decrease in the usage of toxic chemicals Toxic chemicals are commonly used among different businesses, depending on what they produce, but while they pay attention to not letting the consumers come in contact with these toxic chemicals, less caution is taken with the workers. By eliminating toxic chemicals, not only will you create a better working environment for your staff, but you will also help reduce the damage that your business is doing to the environment. Increased emphasis on indoor environmental factors, such as lighting and acoustics A big trend in the commercial industry is the layout and design change of these places. Many people may be used to dull yellow lighting, gross carpeted flooring, and an unwelcoming environment, however, there is now a big emphasis on the working environment and how the look of it can be beneficial to the worth ethic and productivity. For instance, you can include an open floor plan where people can be with each other and have a better time working together. Something else you can do is improve the quality of the lighting. Many businesses are stuck using old yellow lighting, but by making use of LED lighting it not only looks more modern, but it creates a lighter environment.
