Why should you care about lab space planning? When designing any space, it is crucial to understand how that space will be used, the needs of the people using it, and how these might change over time. Incorrect or inefficient lab space planning can stifle innovation and efficiency; and in an industry that changes at […]
The client Altium is a global software company, with headquarters in San Diego, California, providing innovative PCB Design Software to the electronics industry. The brief Like many other companies, COVID-19 impacted Altium’s way of working and they were keen to create an inclusive work environment, focused on employee needs, to encourage staff back to the […]
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Whilst most of us are switched on to eco-conscious thinking and the mantra of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,’ for laboratories, achieving green status presents a challenge. Studies show that laboratories consume nearly five times more energy than a typical office space, given their energy-intensive equipment, which often needs to run 24/7. So, whilst sustainable practices like […]
The client With operations in more than 60 countries, AMFRESH Group has a consolidated presence in the production and innovation of fresh and natural foods including fresh fruit, plant-based foods and flowers. The brief Having worked for AMFRESH UK on a previous project in Peterborough, we were engaged to work alongside their existing fit-out company to plan, […]
Ashley Hovells, a trusted advisor and sounding board within COEL has been part of the team for over 10 years. Ashley is incredibly passionate about sports, therefore, it should come as no surprise that COEL’s incredibly popular Charity Golf Day was his idea. This initiative has raised thousands of pounds for COEL’s nominated charity The […]
The client The founders of one of the most exciting global innovators in the BioTech space, BenchSci, built, tested, and validated an AI solution to the antibody reproducibility crisis. With the help of Google’s AI fund, Gradient Ventures, they were able to raise over $10m to develop the technology and grow the business. Fast forward to […]
Colour is an incredibly powerful non-verbal communication tool which can have a dramatic effect on our mood and performance. Whilst some hues may subconsciously boost our wellbeing and improve our productivity, others can provoke stress or anger. So profound is the effect, colour can even induce physiological changes such as raised blood pressure and eyestrain. […]
The client Alchemab has developed a highly differentiated platform which enables the identification of novel drug targets and therapeutics by analysis of patient antibody repertoires. The platform uses well-defined patient samples, deep B cell sequencing, and computational analysis to identify convergent protective antibody responses among individuals that are susceptible but resilient to specific diseases. Alchemab […]
Did you know that from last June, all new non-domestic buildings – including offices – are required to produce 27% fewer carbon emissions in comparison to existing buildings? This new legislation is part of the framework for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, to support the UK’s target to reduce carbon emissions to […]
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 […]
This week has seen our team celebrate our apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week. What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship offers paid on-the-job training, where the employee can gain valuable experience and mentoring from other trained professionals. Apprenticeships include: Paid employment with holiday leave Hands-on-experience in the chosen professional sector 20% off the job […]
The look and feel of your workplace – whether it be an office or a laboratory – has a direct impact on your mood and productivity levels. Yes, there’s a reason why clever planners incorporate pool tables, vintage arcade games and massage rooms in their designs. But it’s much more than popping a ping pong table […]
Changes in working practices and an increased demand for flexible or hybrid working has prompted a surge in office moves. But when is the right time to relocate? What prompts an office relocation and what do you really need to think about when getting ready for moving day? To move or not to move, that […]
Once the home to a standard 9 to 5 working day, the ‘office’ looks very different at the dawn of 2023. As we at COEL predicted, there have been seismic changes in the way we work post-pandemic, including the rise of collaborative working spaces and sophisticated technology to aid hybrid working. But what’s on the […]
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 […]
At COEL, we love to work alongside our life sciences clients to deliver innovative laboratory designs specific to their bespoke business needs, from wet labs requiring specialised air extraction, to electronics and software labs needing multiple power-connected worktops.
There’s nothing quite like a stroll through nature to boost your wellbeing! Simply feeling the warm glow of the sun on your face in summer, or the crunch of burnished orange leaves underfoot in autumn, can instantly lift your spirits. It’s something many of us grew to cherish during those long months of lockdown; the […]
Arriving from South Africa at the start of the pandemic may not have felt like the most fortuitous of times for Stephen Muraour and his family to arrive in the UK from South Africa, but, his arrival at COEL has proved to be very fortunate and he has quickly become an indispensable asset. His value […]
At COEL, we believe in bringing our people together to celebrate our successes. If there is one thing that a global pandemic and remote working has taught us, it is the value of getting all of our teams into one room, for a face-to-face catch up. Our company reports are the perfect opportunity to do […]
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 […]
Cast your mind back a few decades and ‘the office’ was predominantly a functional space, populated by industrious white-collar workers, sitting at carbon copy desks, below glaring fluorescent strip lights. [We still shudder at the memory of those headache-inducing artificial lights!] Staff would be expected to clock on and off – appraised on the number […]
COEL has recently been shortlisted for in the Business of the Year (More than 50 Employees) category of the Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards. Winners will be revealed at a gala dinner event on Thursday, 13th October. In the lead up to the awards, our CEO, Alistair Rumbelow was interviewed by the Cambridge Independent about how COEL […]
At COEL, we are always looking for ways to be more sustainable, to reduce waste and to support our local community. We are therefore delighted to announce our partnership with Sew Positive – the Cambridge sewing and repair charity – to reuse and upcycle surplus fabric samples and reduce waste. Sew Positive introduces local people to […]
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 […]
