No matter what type of catering industry you want to be in, you need to arrange the interior accordingly. For some time now, restaurant décor has become even more crucial. Guests mostly pay attention to what they find on the menu and the restaurant’s interior design. The interior has to
Following the recent agreement to provide export cables for sister project the Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm, Vattenfall has today signed a contract with preferred bidders, DEME Group and LS Cable & System, for export cables for Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. The consortium will provide around 180km of High Voltage
In more recent years, we’ve adapted to spending almost 90% of our time indoors and in the workplace. This lifestyle change means that we typically spend less time in natural light, so this has a huge impact on our circadian rhythms – our natural body clock that is responsible for
To align with the plans for regional growth Keepmoat has set for the company, Matt, who was previously Land and Planning Director at Persimmon Homes, Linden Homes and Redrow Homes, has been appointed to support the existing land teams in the housebuilder’s East Midlands and Yorkshire East regions. Based in
If you are planning on opening a bar, you can create a space that suits all of your needs by designing and constructing it yourself. It is sure to take a lot of work and you will need to collaborate with various professionals, like architects and construction companies. But first
Who wouldn’t want to live amongst the sprawling grasslands with the tall mountain in the background? It’s a beautiful backdrop that you could see from your back window every single day if you choose to live on a ranch in Wyoming. Not to mention that there’s affordable properties that are
No matter what type of catering industry you want to be in, you need to arrange the interior accordingly. For some time now, restaurant décor has become even more crucial. Guests mostly pay attention to what they find on the menu and the restaurant’s interior design. The interior has to comply with current regulations, be user-friendly, consistent with the character of the cuisine served, easy to maintain, sustainable, safe and visually appealing. Buildeo, explain how you meet all these requirements? Quality of the Entrance – Vital Element of a Successful Restaurant For the restaurant with an entrance directly from the street, ensure the use of high-quality flooring materials. The renovation experts recommend materials that are resistant to contact with abrasive contaminants such as particles of sand, mud, soil, and dust, often in combination with rainwater and snow. In such premises, especially in the entrance area, it is advisable to use ceramic tiles with the highest possible abrasion resistance or unglazed porcelain stoneware, which can also be visually attractive, especially those produced with double-fill technology. Clinker tiles will also work well. Before making a final decision, check that the selected tiles have the documents required by the regulations, such as technical approvals and health and safety certificates. Restaurant Remodelling – Health and Safety First Health and safety regulations are of fundamental importance throughout a restaurant – from the storage area through the kitchen to the dining area. Sanitary inspections are frequent and often unexpected. All surfaces must be safe and easy to clean. They must therefore be resistant to moisture, chemical cleaning agents and staining substances. Ceramic flooring has the advantage that, even after intensive use over many years, it shows no signs of so-called ‘fatigue’ and can be easy to maintain daily. Restaurants Renovations – Furniture-based Interior Design Restaurants often change their menus and decorative elements with the seasons. For this reason, it is advisable to use a versatile interior design that will be functional and suitable, surrounded by different décor elements. Restaurant furniture made of solid materials with a simple and minimalist form will be an excellent choice in this case. Bespoke furniture provides the possibility of creating a unique space and is worth consideration. In case of a smaller budget, custom-made furniture is a perfect alternative. Digital signage is one of the best ways to create an atmosphere in your restaurant whilst informing guests of menu changes, specials, and other information. Manoe Media’s digital signage software is one of the leading solutions. Match the Décor of the Restaurant with the Type of Cuisine Restaurants that serve foreign cuisine refer to the culture of a particular country. The interiors of such establishments are usually reminiscent of picturesque corners from various places in the world. For example, the restaurants serving Greek cuisine use blue and white colours in their interior design because of the blue roofs of the white houses. Restaurants serving Chinese cuisine use the ubiquitous red colour, and the décor accessories are usually stately Chinese lanterns. The Role of Restaurant Interior Lighting The right vibe has a significant influence on guest satisfaction. Restaurant lighting is an essential element of the atmosphere. Consider dimming the dining area for a romantic ambience. However, two crucial considerations need to be balanced: the efficiency of the restaurant staff and the guests’ experience. The light must not be too intense but also too dim so as not to impede the work of the service staff. Lamps of all kinds – ceiling lamps, table lamps, floor lamps – are vital lighting elements. The correct positioning of the artificial light sources will not only help to create a unique atmosphere in the restaurant but, more importantly, will make up for any lack of natural light. Consider using more than just ceiling lighting. Restaurant Space and Interior Designers’ Solutions When opening a restaurant business, we sometimes opt for smaller premises for financial reasons or because we do not find a suitable property. Refurbishment companies often work with interior designers who effectively use optical enlargement methods. The use of colour, reflections, texture, lines, and uniform or varied tile formats will separate various functional zones. In summary, many factors influence the appearance of a restaurant. The restaurant furnishings should harmonise with the business concept and the cuisine. It is also crucial to match the décor to the customer’s preferences. The key to success is to create a comfortable interior and thus introduce a pleasant atmosphere. It is worth considering hiring a general contractor and an experienced renovation team to ensure the project goes smoothly and without delays. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Following the recent agreement to provide export cables for sister project the Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm, Vattenfall has today signed a contract with preferred bidders, DEME Group and LS Cable & System, for export cables for Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. The consortium will provide around 180km of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) export cables for the onshore route and around 320km for the offshore route for the whole of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone and will connect it to the national transmission electricity grid. Choosing innovative HVDC cables has allowed Vattenfall to cut the size of the cable route by a third, reducing the impact on the local area and making the project more sustainable. Catrin Jung, Head of Offshore Wind at Vattenfall, said: “We’re delighted to have taken the next step with LS Cable & System and DEME Group who will provide the export cables for the whole Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. This is a big milestone for the project which is vital to deliver fossil-free living within a generation.” Rob Anderson, Project Director of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Zone, said: “It’s great to be working with our partners and using innovative, sustainable technologies for the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. Alongside the potential to level-up East Anglia with new green collar jobs and supply chain opportunities, the Zone has a critical role in delivering net zero in the UK.” Philip Scheers, Business Unit Director at DEME Offshore, said: “We are very proud that Vattenfall has again chosen to partner DEME and LS Cable & and System for this scope and that we will ultimately provide the cables for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. DEME is doing its utmost to achieve net zero emissions and it is fantastic to stand shoulder to shoulder with pioneers such as Vattenfall, who shares our vision for a sustainable world.” Mr. Hyungwon Kim, LS Cable and System Executive, said: “We are pleased to announce the 320kV DC XLPE offshore cable being supplied by LS Cable and System will be manufactured solely with renewable energy which is also certified by LS’s Environmental Product Declaration Certification. We would like to thank our client Vattenfall and our partner DEME offshore with whom we look forward to working to bring clean, green energy to the UK from British offshore wind. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
In more recent years, we’ve adapted to spending almost 90% of our time indoors and in the workplace. This lifestyle change means that we typically spend less time in natural light, so this has a huge impact on our circadian rhythms – our natural body clock that is responsible for our daily sleep-wake routine. This rhythm is heavily reliant on the amount of light reaching our eyes. Helvar is a leading provider of intelligent lighting control products and solutions and understands the impact light has on people’s wellbeing and functionality. The workplace’s human-centric lighting is the easiest way to support employees’ wellbeing, performance, and circadian rhythm, and thus prevent winter blues and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). As many studies show, light affects complex systems that govern the 24-hour circadian clock in the brain, which regulates not just our sleep-wake cycles, but also hormonal activity, digestion, and other important bodily functions. Lighting has a direct impact on our brain and our hormone balance via the retina in our eyes. The contrast, colour temperatures and effective spectrum in light are key to our circadian rhythm. If we don’t receive enough light, the happiness neurotransmitter serotonin isn’t released to the same extent. While this can be just a transitory case of the winter blues, for some it’s a sign of SAD with symptoms similar to depression. Studies suggest that 20% of us might experience a mild version of the winter blues, while 1-5% might be suffering from SAD due to the shortening in day length and lower light intensity. The winter’s shorter days and lack of sunshine and natural bright blue light affect people in the Northern latitudes. During the winter months, people leave their homes in the dark and then commute home again, in the dark. If they also spend all day in a workplace without enough bright light, it can affect most people’s dispositions. “Ideally, to keep or reset our circadian rhythm, we would receive lots of natural, bright, blue-enriched light at the right time of the morning. The open sky’s light intensities range between 10 000 and even greater than 100 000 lux with 4000-6500 Kelvin (pure white to bright blue colour temperatures). During the darker winter period in the Northern latitudes, this is not the case. Also, the lighting levels in an average working area can be a marginal 300-500 lux. This light intensity doesn’t provide enough bright light and contrasting lighting conditions during the working day. As people spend most of their time indoors e.g. at work, these places should support people’s wellbeing and body-clock needs – provide good quality light with variability to counter the effects causing winter blues or SAD during the darker periods”, describes Helvar’s Marketing Manager Tarja Jokiniemi in her blog about Winter Blues and Workplace Lighting. In the Helvar 100 – Discovering Brighter Spaces Event, Performance Scientist James Hewitt shared his findings on good lighting and circadian rhythm: “Inconsistent light-dark cycles related to our lifestyles mean that we are gradually falling more and more out of sync with our environment. In fact, in industrialised societies, our body clocks are becoming more delayed. We feel like it’s earlier relative to the earth’s day-night cycle, which means that it’s more challenging to wake up in the morning and harder to get to sleep at night. This delay might be explained by weaker Zeitgeber time cues related to a smaller contrast between light and dark in our environment.” Fixed, traditional lighting isn’t designed to support our wellbeing. It lacks the ability to tune lighting levels throughout the day as optimal lighting conditions would also require variation in hues and intensity. Helvar’s modern human-centric lighting controls, however, offer dynamic lighting features including brightness and colour temperature controls. By incorporating these dynamic features in a workplace, a human-centric lighting system more accurately emulates natural light, therefore supporting the circadian rhythms of everyone using the space. To read the whole story, click here. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
To align with the plans for regional growth Keepmoat has set for the company, Matt, who was previously Land and Planning Director at Persimmon Homes, Linden Homes and Redrow Homes, has been appointed to support the existing land teams in the housebuilder’s East Midlands and Yorkshire East regions. Based in Lincoln, Matt will be looking to fill gaps within the business’ development portfolio as the new Land and Partnerships Director, and secure land opportunities to ensure Keepmoat reaches its targets and fulfils its growth plans. His main focus will be to expand Keepmoat’s operations into the Lincolnshire area, covering towns such as Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Stamford, Grantham, and others, with a view to delivering much needed, energy-efficient homes that are fit for the future. “The East of the country, most specifically Lincolnshire and the East Riding, are areas of great potential for housebuilding, with some booming industries adding to the appeal, such as large-scale agriculture, engineering, and manufacturing. The region is also fantastically placed with towns such as York, Grantham, Newark and Retford having convenient rail and motorway connections, and there are some exciting developments proposed in North and North East Lincolnshire, which is also driving housing growth in the area,” said Marc when asked about his ambitions for the region. “I am keen to continue Keepmoat’s previous success of providing regenerated sites and thriving communities through our relationships with landowners, local authorities, land agents, and partners such as Homes England. Key to my role will be identifying and securing opportunities in the eastern corridor to push Keepmoat’s operational boundaries into Lincolnshire and strengthen its presence in East Yorkshire,” he added. Keepmoat is one of the UK’s leading partnership homebuilders and a leading brownfield builder. To align with the housebuilder’s aims, Matt will be leading on the negotiation and application for new land to regenerate into new communities. Together with local authorities and housing associations, he will continue to work towards the delivery of affordable, high-quality housing, as well as homes available for first-time buyers. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
If you are planning on opening a bar, you can create a space that suits all of your needs by designing and constructing it yourself. It is sure to take a lot of work and you will need to collaborate with various professionals, like architects and construction companies. But first things first: begin by looking at the key principles that you need to keep in mind when designing and constructing a bar. Know Your Budget and Stick to It Before you do anything else, you need to know how much money you are able to invest in the design and construction of your bar. You are sure to have many other expenses during the start-up phase of your business, so make sure funds are allocated for design and construction. Once you know how much money you have to spend, you can begin making informed decisions about what your bar will and will not include. You may also be interested in this article about how to make your budget work harder when it comes to subcontractor selection. Know What the Occupancy Level of Your Bar Will Be You also need to know what your occupancy level is going to be for your bar. You can then ensure you build a bar that is the right size. That does not just include the size of the social areas. It also includes the size of things like your kitchen and bathrooms. Know How to Design a Layout That Works Well for Staff and Customers Spend a lot of time planning the layout of your bar, as it needs to be both appealing for customers and practical for maximum operational efficiency. You will need to consider the position of the bar itself as well as different customer zones. For example, you may have a section for patrons who are dining, an area where customers can sit at the bar, and an outdoor area. The layout should be simple for staff and customers to navigate and have clearly designated areas. Know What Food You Will Serve So That You Can Design Your Kitchen Appropriately You need to carefully consider what kind of food you will serve at your bar. That will affect the design and construction of your kitchen. For example, you will only need a small kitchen if you are solely offering sandwiches, whereas you will need a larger commercial kitchen if you are planning on serving restaurant-level meals. If you are planning on focusing on a certain type of food, you might even want to make your kitchen visible to customers. For instance, if you are planning on making stone-baked pizzas, you may want to have the oven in plain view. Know Whether You Want to Provide Private Rooms You could open up another revenue stream by hiring out private rooms or setting up a membership programme where patrons can hold club meetings in private rooms. For instance, you could set up a brewery membership club. A membership programme could certainly help you to gain a steady stream of cash and attain loyal customers. Take a look at Ollie’s five reasons why you should have a membership club to learn more. Then, determine whether to include private rooms in your bar or not. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Who wouldn’t want to live amongst the sprawling grasslands with the tall mountain in the background? It’s a beautiful backdrop that you could see from your back window every single day if you choose to live on a ranch in Wyoming. Not to mention that there’s affordable properties that are guaranteed to bring you closer to nature and provide you with the solitude you’re looking for. So if you’re really set your heart on living in the west, here are five of the top reasons to own a ranch in Wyoming. 1. Wide Open Spaces If you’re sick of the claustrophobic feeling of towering buildings and busy streets, then a ranch in Wyoming could be exactly what you need. You must check out a ranch, where there are roughly 6 people for every square mile. That’s a lot of privacy and nature between you and your neighbour. So if you’re looking for solitude, look no further. 2. Stunning Views The majority of ranches in Wyoming are situated in areas that have amazing landscapes, and who wouldn’t want to enjoy waking up to some marvelous views every morning? The mountains on the horizon are majestic in all their wonder, set behind the long green sprawling plains that stretch on for miles. And with how affordable ranches are, you’re definitely getting your money’s worth. 3. Investing In Wyoming Ranch Income Properties Even if you don’t want to live at a ranch, there’s something to be said about investing in such properties. There are those people who are interested in vacationing at ranches as a peaceful getaway, and you could provide them with exactly those opportunities. You could purchase a ranch and use it to turn a profit by hosting guests during their vacation. Or you could host a number of programs such as renting space to raise cattle or hosting a hunting retreat for guests. 4. Wyoming Has Reasonable Prices In comparison to other states, Wyoming has some of the best deal when it comes to purchasing ranch land. Wyoming is ranked sixth in the country when it comes to available land for sale, making ranches cheaper than other states, such as Montana or Colorado. So not only will you save money when purchasing a ranch in Wyoming, but you’re also obtaining a profit by building and maintaining a ranch that you could sell in the future. 5. The Rich History Of Ranches Dating back to the 1800s, ranches have been a rich part of American history. There are plenty of historical legacy properties that you can purchase in Wyoming. In fact, ranching is so important to the state that there are even laws and regulations in place to protect them. Although it can be easy and affordable to find a ranch to purchase in Wyoming, you should definitely do some research to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you do need some help finding ranch property, don’t hesitate to call your real estate agent to help you find the ranch of your dreams and guide you through the process. Building, Design and Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
