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‘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 carried out on...

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. We like to keep...

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 and stress, and...

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 key reasons...

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 benefits for...

Offices are getting smaller – and that’s official. Figures show that business floorspace is shrinking at both a national and regional level, particularly in London. Average workspace for businesses in the capital has fallen from 58.7m2 to 44m2 in recent years. At Thames Contracts, we are...