Any business will need aspects of organization, planning, communications, co-operation and control, all of which are usually carried out by a group of different people who are jointly referred to as ‘the office’. Office management is therefore the structuring, control and effectiveness of this group of people and so will entail a mixture of skills […]
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 […]
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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 […]
The ultimate home office is not just a place where you can work efficiently and effectively but should also be a place where you feel comfortable and at ease, affording you the most accommodating working environment. Ideally it will be a room designed solely for that purpose but if not then a room should be […]
The recent enforced changes in how we work as well as where we work raises questions as to how commercial office space will change in the future, writes Barnaby Clark, Sales and Marketing Director of office design and fit-out specialist, COEL. A couple of things are evident: for some businesses working from home previously would […]
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 […]
Agile working is among several new ways of working, although today it could hardly be called new anymore. It has been said that agile working could be described as bringing technology, processes, connectivity and people together at an appropriate time and in an appropriate place, without borders, in order to achieve a task. In other […]
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 […]
Any place of business needs to have an environment which is suitable for the workforce in order to keep moral high and productivity up. Most businesses though can regulate the same environmental conditions throughout their properties. However, a laboratory environment is different as it has to be diverse, depending on what research is being conducted […]
Offices are a part of most businesses today but not all business owners appreciate the importance of a good office design. A good office is not just a place where workers can complete their assigned tasks but are also places which promote co-operation, inspiration and creativity. Although in the 1950s it was thought that the […]
Space planning involves much more than determining how a layout will look. A good space plan will help create a workplace which makes the best use of your available space, improves work-flow and encourage steam collaboration. WHY SPACE PLANNING IS IMPORTANT When it comes to efficient office interior design, it’s important to consider how your […]
Before embarking on a new project, it’s important to know whether you need CAT A fit out or CAT B. Your chosen fit-out partner will be able to advise on the different elements involved, but in general they are defined as follows: CAT A Fit-out Commercial landlords will generally provide a building which has undergone a […]
Whether you’re moving to new premises or updating your existing workplace, an office fit-out or refurbishment can be stressful and time consuming without careful planning. CONSIDER YOUR NEEDS Are you fitting out or refurbishing because you’ve run out of space? Are you down-sizing, merging with another office, or simply updating your look? Whatever your reasons […]
Whatever your reason for relocating, detailed research and planning will ensure that you choose the right premises for your business. Property Search Searching for business premises and negotiating leases can be time-consuming and if you’re not familiar with commercial leases it can also be expensive. Alternatively, many businesses will appoint a commercial property agent to […]
We’re thrilled to see Bidwells talking in the Press about their new Cambridge Headquarters. It was an honour to work with the Bidwells team on the redevelopment and refurbishment of Bidwell House. The 14 month project involved the COEL team carrying out extensive strip-out and building works, before creating an impressive, innovative workplace, which the […]
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 […]
