The Coronavirus outbreak has meant that social distancing is here to stay in the UK for the foreseeable future. If our economy is to survive, businesses need to get back to work. Whilst Government is due to announce during the…
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Which blinds should you choose for your office?
Having so much choice when it comes to commercial blinds can, for Facilities and Office Managers, be quite a stressful decision-making process. Where on earth do you start? We’d recommend that you begin by asking what the purpose of your…
Read MoreThe Double Roller Blind System
Blinds have long been thought of as a versatile and stylish product – and as experts in the supply and installation of blinds in many sectors, we naturally agree! However, innovation is constant and shading solutions are always evolving. One…
Read MoreCleaning and maintaining your commercial blinds
Immediately after having blinds installed, your office, hospital, school or student accommodation windows will certainly have the WOW factor! Modern blinds, whether they are roller, vertical, venetian, blackout or sunscreen all look stylish. And thanks to a variety of fabrics…
Read MoreWhen to choose dimout or blackout blinds
In choosing fabric for roller blinds, we can be spoilt for choice. There are so many colours, patterns and fabrics to choose from, however, this should never be the starting point of the decision-making process. Functionality should come first –…
Read MoreCranking up safety awareness.
Ever popular, we take a few minutes to look at just why the crank operated blind is a stalwart for Facilities Managers in the education sector. Crank operated blinds are one of our most popular systems for schools and colleges,…
Read MoreThe benefits of motorised blinds for education and business
A popular choice of blinds in commercial and education settings are motorised blinds. It’s no surprise because the benefits are many – but are they worth the additional investment that remote controlled or motorised blinds require? Let’s take a look….
Read MoreEducation Buildings Wales: 17th – 18th June Cardiff University
A partner event between Welsh Government and Cardiff University, Education Buildings Wales was developed by an advisory group of education professionals to focus on the funding, design, build, management and maintenance of schools, colleges and universities across Wales. The event…
Read MoreAnti-ligature blinds for the education sector
According to The National Student, 82% of students suffer with, or have suffered from stress and anxiety. 45% have experienced depression while 1 in 5 have experienced suicidal feelings. Suicide records have been growing amongst UK university students – often…
Read MoreTurning the spotlight onto natural light
Our ancestors didn’t have access to artificial lighting. For thousands of years, human life revolved around daylight as the only aid for time, direction and visibility. Technology has progressed so that we aren’t as reliant on natural light as we…
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