Association of Interior Specialists approve Space-pod
Space-pod is proud to have completed the approval process for membership of the Association of Interior Specialists (AIS).
The Association of Interior Specialists represents the whole spectrum of those involved in the manufacture, supply and installation of all aspects of interior fit-outs and refurbishment. Space-pod's approval process involved proving that we were able to deliver on the principles of the AIS:
- To conduct our business in a manner that reflects credit on the AIS and themselves.
- To adopt and commit to the principles and practices laid down by the AIS.
- To act with the utmost integrity towards others and exercise high standards of business practice and workmanship.
- Not to mislead clients, architects or other employing bodies by fact or implication as to the performance of their products or systems.
- To ensure that we are conversant with and adhere to relevant British Standards (and, where appropriate, international and European Standards) and other relevant technical Standards, Regulations and practices.
- Insofar as we are able, to ensure that our products or systems are tested and / or comply with the recognised Standards specified by the client or statutory authority.
HMV selects Space-pod to maximise space usage at their London HQ
Space-pod has successfully completed a major project for the high-street giant HMV at their occupied head office spaces at Film House, Wardour Street and Princess House in Eastcastle Street.
The specific project requirement was to completely update their space and consolidate their back-office teams into a smaller area, releasing redundant and valuable space back to the market. The project co-ordinator at HMV said “We chose Space-pod for their ability to deliver a complex project within an occupied space”.
The scope of the project included a full design package with space efficient interiors that reflected their branding, as well as new furniture and storage as well as new front of house client area and break out areas to maximise the comfort and productivity of HMV staff.
Link: www.hmvgroup.com
Space-pod proves to be a major draw at the home of the 2010 Ryder Cup
Amid the current financial turmoil, the FM Sector the FM & Property Event held at the Celtic Manor Resort, South Wales, proved that there are still opportunities to be benefit from when you commit a little time to explaining the challenges that you face and exploring your options with an industry experts such as space-pod.
The 5 star venue is soon to host the 2010 Ryder Cup and has recently been voted as the number one conference hotel in the UK. The purpose of the event was to initiate and develop business relationships between senior FM practitioners from the most influential organisations, with top product and service suppliers, in a stimulating environment to discuss key industry issues and mutually beneficial solutions with a special focus on saving money.
Director of Global Business Events Lee Williams welcomed all the attending Facilities Managers and Supplier representatives and explained the event programme along with the necessary health and safety briefing. Lee urged participants to remain optimistic despite the current economic conditions. He quoted the former US president during the 1930s recession Calvin Coolidge,"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race".
The combined annual total spend of the 65 delegates who attended exceeded £2 billion and post event feedback proved that the event was a great success with 90% of the attendees saying that they found the event ‘Excellent’ and that they would consider attending again.
The excellent keynote speech by Professor of Forecasting at De Montford University James Woudhuysen was very well received. Woudhuysen explained how the current economic times give FM’s the opportunity to shine, explaining that “cutting costs and taking short-term measures have proved the main responses to the downturn. FM’s should however go beyond survival and partnership, toward helping the firm increase revenues engage in innovation and leadership”.
Space-pod MD, Kevin Parker added “This has been a good event for us. We have met professionals from a wide sector of industries, all of whom are facing head-on the challenges that space-pod was established to help solve. It is pleasing, not only to hear again so many times in 2-days that what space-pod does is extremely beneficial to facilities professionals, but also that they all understood how our approach is fundamentally different to that of our competitors and that it becomes even more invaluable in the current economic climate”.
If you would like to explore similar challenges with one of the space-pod team in a free, no-commitment meeting contact space-pod today>
Space-pod expands logistics facility as office move & churn work increases
Perhaps it’s our recent trade advertising campaign, perhaps our Google campaign or perhaps it’s just the economic reality, but space-pod has seen a massive upturn in businesses needing to move premises. Certainly lots of businesses need to rationalise the space that they need for their teams and delivering this is at the heart of what space-pod does best. Many companies have reached the end of their lease and have negotiated a better deal and need space-pod not only to help them move everything efficiently to minimise downtime, but also help them maximise the space in their new offices.
Our solutions often include moving teams, their furniture, their storage and their I.T. ‘out-of-hours’. We provide all the rental crates and vehicles and do all the fetching and carrying, employing specialist teams to move IT systems. We label up all the crates and make sure they get to the right place at the right time so that everyone is operational as soon as possible.
Delivering on our promises time after time, project after project means that our storage and logistics facilities have had to grow as our own business has grown and we have recently committed to another vehicle and have significantly increased the size of our secure storage and distribution facility.
To explore how moving your business doesn’t have to be as daunting as you would think in a free, no-commitment meeting contact space-pod today>
