For the third year running COEL and Birketts once again hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day. Held on Friday 7th March at Birketts Cambridge Office, this year’s event took a different format as they steered away from the previous panel discussions which have been focused on topics such as ‘Women and Risk Taking’ or […]
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We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new board members to strengthen COEL’s offer and further emphasise our commitment to delivering high quality design and fit-out projects in the regions. The last few years have seen us refine our offer, to concentrate on offices and labs, and to expand geographically, with projects currently […]
Design and build goings on in the months ahead Our fit-out teams finished up 2024 on a real high with several design and build projects completed across Cambridge, Norwich and Oxford. We now look forward to a busy quarter ahead as our interior design, construction, maintenance and furniture teams continue to work with clients from […]
Will you be this year’s ‘Employer of the Year’? COEL is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards. We will once again be championing the ‘Employer of the Year’ category, which celebrates businesses’ commitment to their teams, to corporate social responsibility and to the green agenda. The 2025 Science and […]
COEL has pledged to support FutureIN Property and Construction Apprentices with the tools and tool bags they need to support them with their work on Construction sites across Cambridgeshire. Gifting eight tool kits a year, COEL wanted to pledge support to FutureIN who work with young people who may already be or be at risk […]
October saw members from the COEL team, alongside the Cambridge team of global project consultants TSA Riley, host a Halloween themed fundraising event with a ghost tour of Cambridge followed by a drinks reception at the recently completed River Wing at Clare College. In partnership, our companies teamed together to raise funds for Camtrust, a […]
Over the last few months our pre-construction, interior design, furniture and site teams have been busy working on multiple fit-out projects across the Cambridge-Oxford Arc, London and Norwich. With a number of design and build projects due to finish in the coming weeks we’ll begin releasing our project case studies and video showcases in the coming […]
Over the last few months, we have been busy working on multiple fit-out, design and build projects across the Cambridge-Oxford Arc. Although we can’t share too many details yet, as the majority of these projects are midway through, we are still excited to share a general update on what our design and construction teams have […]
This summer we saw the opening of Cambridge Science Centre’s new home at the Trinity Centre on Cambridge Science Park. This children’s science and discovery centre engages young learners in local communities aiming to widen participation and increase diversity in STEM. Moving into what was formerly known as the Trinity Centre conference suite, the space […]
COEL vs Carter Jonas event bowls over the crowd Thursday 6th June 2024 saw our annual COEL vs Carter Jonas Charity Cricket Match take place at Fenner’s Cambridge University’s cricket ground. This much-anticipated event saw crowds of over 850 people join us, to enjoy an afternoon of sporting entertainment, Cricket legends and of course socialising. […]
Friday 5th July hosted Cambridge’s most notable Awards ceremonies for young people, the Inspirational YoungStars Awards. Launched in 2022, by Ian Dahler, Cambridge United Football Club’s Stadium Manager, the awards recognise youngsters between the ages of 7 and 16 doing exceptional things in Cambridge and the local community. COEL were delighted to sponsor the Inspirational YoungStars […]
On Thursday 15th May, the new Cambridge Chair of Women in Property, Lizzie Bradbury (Communication and Engagement Manager at COEL), launched a new event series providing the property industry with a much needed networking platform in the region. Women (and men) in Property Law, Property Agencies and Consultancy, as well as Architects, converged for the […]
Oxford Ionics, a pioneer in quantum computing, has commissioned COEL to design, fit-out and furnish its brand-new HQ at Oxford Technology Park. With the new headquarters housing Oxford Ionics’ advanced quantum systems, it will also provide plenty of space to grow its world-class team. Having recently won a £6 million contract to supply a quantum […]
On Thursday 6th June (1-6.30pm), COEL and Carter Jonas will once again go head-to-head in a thrilling T20 Cricket match at Fenner’s Cricket Ground in Cambridge. With over 800 attendees expected to be joining us from companies across the region, we also look forward to welcoming friends and family, for a great day of entertainment. Devon […]
Following last year’s successful breakfast seminar ‘Women and Risk Taking’, COEL and Birketts once again hosted an insightful panel discussion to kick off International Women’s Day. With this year’s panel featuring incredible women, from industries varying from Health, Law, and Defense, through to the Built Environment and Communications, the theme of ‘Finding Your Element’, led […]
Join us for the next CFCI meeting on Monday 11th March We are pleased to share that we will be presenting some of our more recent fit-out projects at the next Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI) meeting, being held at the Gillespie Centre, Clare College, Cambridge on Monday 11th March (6-8 pm). As […]
Defining excellence in office space We are proud to have been shortlisted for a prestigious BCO Award. The leading forum for issues affecting the office sector, the British Council for Offices (BCO), is a known and recognised source of information in the industry. In addition to their work in the sector, the BCO holds an […]
Meet our apprentices and hear how our CEO, directors and other team members have benefitted from taking the apprenticeship route… National Apprenticeship Week celebrates the value, benefits and opportunities that apprenticeships provide to not only the individual but also the business and wider community. As a full turnkey fit-out company, here at COEL, we offer […]
Throughout our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we have asked many of our employees to share a little bit about themselves, what their aspirations are and what they think of being part of the COEL team. This time, we had the pleasure of sitting down with COEL’s Operations Director, Jerry Overhill. Jerry’s story is particularly interesting […]
Since joining COEL in 2004, Alistair has been driving growth, spearheading innovation and inspiring the dynamic team. Here, he discusses recent changes to COEL, reveals his vision for the future and tells us a little about his life outside COEL HQ How does Alistair’s story begin? Born into a farming family in Suffolk, Alistair grew […]
A short history of COEL COEL has grown immensely over the years, into a dependable team of specialised experts and a portfolio of some exceptional projects to be proud of but, this is a far cry from where is started with one man and an ambitious dream. Neil Cook, founder of COEL, grew up with […]
Leading office and laboratory design and fit out company, COEL, is celebrating after achieving three internationally-recognised standards. The innovative Cambridge business, which has been designing amazing spaces for more than 30 years, received a trio of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) endorsements. These accreditations, which provide a framework for best practice, recognise excellence in COEL’s […]
At a time when many felt as though they were feeling their way in the dark, with regards to workplace operations – certain organisations displayed pragmatism and clever decision making, resulting in maintaining and encouraging a healthy workforce. COEL and Talent Glue interviewed four diverse businesses whose ability to adapt their operations to best support […]
