The enforced restrictions of the last year have brought about seismic changes in the way we work. In working from home, many have discovered that they can still be efficient and get the job done. Beyond the initial enjoyment of being surrounded by home comforts and not having to commute, our separation from the mothership has […]
Introducing, our year in review 2020 has been a unique year with undeniable challenges but, regardless of the difficulties, COEL has experienced many highlights. These include working with our amazing clients on exciting and varied jobs in different parts of the country and helping the NHS with a critical healthcare project. Giving back has been […]
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With over 30 years’ experience, COEL is at the forefront of understanding the measures needed to be taken in reopening the workplace. This guide outlines important steps to identify and reduce risks whilst maintaining performance and productivity. Our recent collaboration with Cambridge Consultants allows us to utilise their simulation model to assess risk levels of […]
The Phoenix Trust is no ordinary charity; nestled on the outskirts of Milton Country Park, it is both a bustling business and social enterprise. Forged with a mission to strengthen and empower the lives of people with learning disabilities or complex needs, the Phoenix Trust provides a meaningful experience of work together with the development of social […]
As the advent of a new way of working dawns, there is a rather sleek and contemporary addition to the office that is likely to become a familiar fixture. Acoustic booths are a self-contained, segregated and sound proofed space. The benefit of the booths lies in the versatility of their design: they come flat packed […]
CMS, our furniture supply division, offer an extensive range of ergonomic furniture to provide support and comfort for those working from home. Delivery is within 72 hours. See our full guide here.
At COEL our key priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our team, our partners and our clients The COEL Group has continued to operate with safe with strict adherence to legal requirements and guidance issued by the UK government and public health authorities across the UK. Our sites are all operating in accordance […]
Cerevance, the Cambridge Science Park-based pharmaceutical company, has reconfigured its workplace to enable employees to return to work safely. The company turned to Cambridge-based office fit out and design specialist COEL to devise a strategy that met the government’s Covid-19 safeguarding guidelines while prioritising the team’s working requirements. Cerevance recently closed a $45million series B funding round, supported by […]
The current global situation has led to speculation about the future of communal office space. People who have been forced to work from home have realized that there may be various benefits, such as reduced commuting time and cost of travel. And many business managers may now be considering the value and cost of the […]
COEL’s continued commitment to our employees and clients in these exceptional times remains our prime concern. Through safeguarding our staff and adhering to Government guidelines we have managed to maintain a majority of our sites and operations. By providing consistent support to our staff and adhering to the recommended COVID-19 site procedures we are proud […]
COEL would like to wish all health and safety during these strange and unprecedented times. We have followed and continue to abide by Government advice. Our essential services still continue to function. These include: Air conditioning repairs to IT rooms and hospitals. Emergency plumbing and heating repairs. Essential building maintenance and PPM’s. SFG 30 mothballing […]
COEL was delighted to be one of the sponsors of this impressive robotics event held on 14th & 15th of April in Cambridge. Hosted by Hills Road Sixth Form College, the event brought together eight teams of students in a test of their robotics & engineering skills. Each team was given an electronics kit and a […]
At COEL we take employee well-being and happiness very seriously – we’re one big happy family after all! It was therefore with great pleasure that we learned we had received Gold status in the Best Employers Eastern Region Awards 2018!
Some great punting, a lot of professional paddling and just a teeny weeny bit of cheating (Neil…) resulted in a second place finish for COEL at the recent annual Punting Challenge organised by Bidwells. Look out fellow contestants – we’re going for GOLD next year!!!
10 members of the COEL team completed the London to Cambridge bike ride on Sunday 2nd July 2018. The route, starting at Pickett’s Lock in North London and finishing at Midsummer Common in Cambridge, is approximately 60 miles long, which is no mean feat! So well done team COEL for raising just over £1,000.00 for […]
This year members of the COEL team will be taking part in the Bidwells Golden Triangle Challenge, cycling 100 miles from Oxford to Cambridge. This annual event raises much needed funds for charity and this year aims to raise as much as possible for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). This award-winning charity is dedicated to preventing […]
Building on the success of our Cambridge business, we are excited to announce the launch of COEL Oxford. The decision to expand into this area is in line with our planned growth strategy, and has come about following recent projects in Oxford receiving extremely positive feedback. This, coupled with the similarities between the two cities […]
