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5 top tips for setting up a retail store

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Setting up a retail store can be a long and stressful project, but there are a few easy ways to ensure that the store has everything it needs to keep the business running smoothly. The team at ICD have many years expertise in the design and fitting of excellent solutions which ensure that our clients get the most out of their premises space. For us, the five key factors are:

1. Storage – A good storage solution can benefit back of house operations, and ensure that things go smoothly on the shop floor, as there will be space to keep extra stock to prepare for busy times when some items sell out.

2. Space saving design – Careful planning of the layout of the shop floor will ensure that a clean and crisp appearance is maintained even during times of high stock levels, meaning a more enjoyable shopping experience for the customer.

3. Different zones – You can get the most out of premises which have high ceilings by adding a mezzanine floor. This can be used as another shopping zone, storage of extra stock which is quick and easy for staff to access, or even as an office for the shift manager.

4. Suspended ceiling – This can help to control moisture levels and improve insulation. Further to this, the area above the ceiling can be used to conceal wiring, meaning that your store retains a neat appearance.

5. Think about the customer – Imagine a customer walking into your store and consider what their first impressions will be. The arrangement of stock, the way stock is stored, and the space they have to move around in will be the things that they notice immediately, so you need to ensure that their first experience is a positive one by finding the best possible arrangements of stock on the shop floor.

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Maximise your office floor space

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Most small business will eventually outgrow their current office space and face the issue of finding a new suitable workspace or maximising and expanding their current office space. Here at Industrial & Commercial Design Ltd our team are experienced in providing the best free consultancy advice to help in any office relocation or office refurbishment requirement you may have.

If you want to move offices and find something a little larger then you will need to take into consideration how to maximise the new floor space and not hinder productivity. This could be by using office partitioning from Industrial & Commercial Design Ltd or having a mezzanine floor fitted to increase floor space as well.

If you do require to relocate offices then why not have a look at our office site relocation services or contact a member  of our team on 01494 853 590.

If you want to look at how to maximise and make good usage out of your new or current office space why not look at our office partitioning service, office refurbishment services or suspended ceilings.

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Full Office Partitioning Range Including Solid, Glass, Frames, Frameless

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Office partitioning serves a number of functional office requirements as well as being stylish to look at partitioning can be used to create room dividers so a large space can be used by splitting the space up into smaller discreet offices.

There are a number of different finishes that ICD offer for office partitioning which include solid partitions, glazed partitions, and full glazed partitions. This can include single or double glazed and we can complete the styling touch by having integrated remote blinds within the window.

Office partition systems can be used in a variety of combinations to suit your budget requirements. From having full solid partitions, half solid/half glass to full glass.
Framed glass partitions are currently very popular and are constructed from framed aluminium and glass. If blinds are not required then we can also apply vinyl designs or company logos to the glass in a variety of finishes. Glass partitions are good because they allow light to flow through the office space. Along with framed glass partitions we also offer frameless glass partitions which consist of full length double or single glazing.

To find out more about our office partitioning for solid partitioning, framed glass partitioning or frameless glass partitioning please contact us using our contact form or call us on 01494 853 590

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Improve your commercial & office interior by refurbishments that increase floor space

Monday, June 21st, 2010

A more efficient commercial office workspace can lead to a increase in productivity from your staff. By using our team for free helpful advice and a no obligation free quote we can help you increase, maximise, optimise your existing office commercial floor layout.
Our team will advise on all aspects of increasing office or commercial space by using mezzanine floors, suspended ceilings, and structural alterations such as office partitioning along with any electrical, mechanical or data cabling installation required as well.
Our team are able to provide technical drawings and layout plans using CAD technology so you can see the layout of the office or commercial space.
Why not contact our team for a competitive quote or call us on 01494 853 590 to find our more about mezzanine flooring, structural alterations as well as office and commercial partitioning.

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Site relocation help from Industrial Commercial Design

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Sometimes a number of our clients come to us after revising the merits of remaining where they currently are against moving to another premises or location. The issue with relocation is that it can have a massive impact on the day-to-day business operations, which is where Industrial & Commercial Design’s team can help with your relocation issues.

Why would you want to relocate?

1. You may want to outsource your work to a 3rd party.
2. Reduce costs
3. You may be unable to use the existing premises, as it needs upgrading.

Our experts at ICD are here to offer practical and experienced support to plan and assist you with moving to another location. We have successful site relocation specialists who are able to recognise and maintain continuity of all your services to customers which will cause minor disruption to the day-to-day running of the business.

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Mezzanine Floor Planning Permission

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Usually when it comes to building work and development work the planning and development control has only be concerned with the external part of the building. This means that building planners could make internal changes to a building/warehouse without involving planners.

In May 2006 this changed as the control of internal operations went under the control of the local planning authorities. This means that any work that involves increasing the floor space of a building used in retail by more then 200 sq meters needs to have planning permission.

Therefore if your planning on building a Mezzanine floor internal its best to contact a member of our team who can help and review planning permissions before any work has been done.

To speak with one of our consultants about your storage needs, why not email us via our contacts page or call us today on 01491 8544590 to speak to a member of our consultancy team.

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Mezzanine Flooring Experts

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

In the world of architecture, a mezzanine or entresol is a floor between main floors of a building. Therefore it isn’t counted as a floor in a building. A mezzanine floor and a ground floor share the same ceiling and a mezzanine floor is not always located between a ground floor and a first floor but it’s normal to have a mezzanine floor in the upper floors of a building.

In American stadiums the mezzanine level is a phrase used for expensive seating as it usually gives unobstructed views. Here at ICD we are experts in Mezzanine flooring. Our experts can design a number of suggested mezzanine design layouts including:

Mezzanine Office Space  extend your office with a space designed just like any other office with features such as electrical, communications and lighting sockets, ceilings and partitions.

Mezzanine Storage Space  designed for giving you more storage space, with features such as our specialist brands of racking and shelving, work stations and fire prevention facilities.

Mezzanine Retail Space  expand your customer’s retail experience with a mezzanine level that can include partitions, lighting, heating and electricity, lifts, stairs, carpeting, security tagging and toilets.

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Mezzanine Floors

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Mezzanine floor systems are semi-permanent floor systems that are installed within buildings and are built between two permanent original stories.

A mezzanine floor is an opportunity to expand and develop your current storage or working space by using the ceiling height of your building to your benefit. Industrial and Commercial Design (ICD) is one of the foremost mezzanine floor design and supply companies in the United Kingdom.

We have fitted a number of mezzanine floors and mezzanine flooring systems through the UK. Why not have a look at out design & installation of mezzanine floor & storage space for AAC Air Conditioning.

As with AAC Air Conditioning, the most common use of mezzanine floors is to expand upon a current property without having to rent or purchase and move to new premises.  By adding a mezzanine floor above your current working areas, you can create additional space for any purpose on one or more levels.

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What is a Mezzanine Floor

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

A Mezzanine floor is a raised platform that is supported by columns and is independent of the host building. It allows for extra floorspace from high wasted air space above existing work and storage areas. These can double floor space available and tend to be the most cost effective  and efficient way to introduce more floorspace and storage capacity.

Mezzanine floors start from as small as 2m x 2m and can have multiple tiers with high standards or special staircases, lifts or access gates. You can have wood or steel decking and can be finished in special colours  meaning any conceivable option can be incorporated.

Advantages are:

    • Cost-efficient increased space
    • Fully demountable, so they can be relocated at a later date
    • Increased potential storage space
    • Avoids relocation costs by making use of available space
    • Flexible design option, can be used for many purposes
    • Excellent fire protection available
    • Lightweight, economic steel structure
    • Bespoke design to meet precise customer requirements
    • Seamless integration within existing environment
    • Fast-track construction, with minimum disruption
    • High quality, powder coated ancillaries in a wide choice of colours

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Maximise profit and consolidate your warehouse or office space

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

In this current economic climate one of the best solutions for asset sweating is to reduce your operating overheads. Many warehouse and distribution centres are reluctant to reduce size of production as they fear it will reduce productivity for the time when demand will increase.
Most large businesses and companies have to close industrial warehouse, stock holding warehouse and consolidate these into one warehouse. So how do you consolidate stock which was held in two warehouses into one?
Most businesses are unaware of the services offered by Industrial & Commercial design which include having the ability to maximise existing office or warehouse space. Industrial & Commercial Design is warehouse & office experts who bring years of experience in how to efficiently maximise office & warehouse space.
Industrial Commercial Design will offer the best expert advice at reducing overheads and cutting costs as well as the best solution for effectively consolidating your office or warehouse space.
Why not call Industrial & Commercial Design to find out how they could maximise your office or warehouse space as well as consolidate your existing office and warehouse requirements.
In the meantime Industrial & Commercial Design offer some quick tips to maximise your office space.

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