The past year, particularly the last nine months, have revolutionised the world of work to such a large degree that many people have scarcely been to their usual workplace at all. But what will the office look like when we return in 2021? Here Thames Contracts, who specialise in...

The growth of internet shopping means that retail outlets have to come up with ever-more innovative ways to entice people inside. One of the most effective ways to do this is by using a material which has been around for thousands of years – glass. Thames Contracts, who...

Now that shoppers are returning in greater numbers, it is essential that owners convert these visits into sales. Thames Contracts, one of the top names in shop fitting design in and around London, share their top tips for making sure that visitors spend their money with you and...

Thames Contracts now offer a new range of new extended acrylic desk dividers as part of their high-end office refurbishment and refitting services in and around London. These partitions mean staff are provided with the privacy they need to concentrate on their work, as well as...

Fitouts and refurbishments are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, there are a number of clear and important differences between them. Thames Contracts, who specialise in office fitouts and refurbishments in and around North London, including Barnet, Edgeware,...

‘Retrofitting’ is another term for adding new features or technology to a building or property and is often carried out for purely safety reasons. The level of retrofit can vary from re-painting the walls, re-servicing, or adding an extension to the building. Retrofits can be...

We’re nearly at the end of a decade and about to start a new one – but what will this mean for office design? Thames Contracts specialise in high-quality office refurbishment projects and refits in Barnet, Hitchin, Potters Bar and many other locations in and around north London....

As humans, we all like to feel a connection with nature, even when we are at work. This tendency, also known as biophilia, has been a growing influence in office design in the 21st century. Bringing the outdoors indoors has been shown to help productivity, lessen staff sickness...

It can often be difficult to know what the best time of year is for an office refit as your business still needs to keep trading while the work is taking place. Thames Contracts specialise in office fitouts and refurbishment in and around north London. Here we look at some of the...

Providing an office breakout area nowadays means much more than providing just a staff canteen or a water cooler. Increasingly, companies are realising that laying on a dedicated space where staff can relax, chat – and even sometimes work in different ways – has a host of...