The colleagues, family and friends brushed off their tuxedo’s to attend the Trinity Mirror Business Awards event held every year, where outstanding businesses are recognised and their achievements celebrated. Space2Work were proud to win the first award of the evening - New Business Rising Star of the Year Award 2006/7. Held at the Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield the evenings host was BBC’s Harry Gration with special guest and speaker John Bird MBE Founder of the Big Issue.

Over the past 12 months Space2Work have carried out works for the global financial training company FTC Kaplan. Having done jobs previously at their Wokingham, London and Manchester offices, FTC required our services again to extend the existing office space in their Manchester office, to fit a further 20 people. We hope to continue the working relationship with FTC Kaplan in the future.

Space2Work won the contract to completely fit-out the International Medical Researchers, Branding Science, in Wandsworth, London. The works included partitioning, M & E, new furniture and decorations. Space2Work also produced an eye catching feature in the new offices, with the help of Myfotowall. Pictures will follow.

The award winning Switalski’s Solicitors commissioned Space2Work and FP Construction to carry out works on both their Wakefield and Bradford offices. Space2Work and FP Construction will be working on both projects concurrently, which are due to finish in April 2007.

Space2Work Ltd is pleased to announce two further additions to the ever growing S2W team, Grant has become our Design & Support Technician and Heather is now our new Business Development Manager. Both will be working on behalf of Space2Work & FPC and we wish them the all the best within the organisation.

On the 31st October 2006 Space2Work Ltd made the acquisition of FP Construction. FPC has over 30 years experience in the construction industry and the two forces have now combined to give the perfect solution for commercial interiors industry. Both are working together to deliver excellence providing tomorrows offices today.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Installation/Project Manager Mr Chris Maltas. Chris’s previous industry experience is paramount to the continued success of the space2work IPC business model. Installation and the management of project delivery is a key component in the interiors cycle. The Directors of space2work believe that Chris’s appointment strengthens the team. Good Luck Chris!

Space2work and a team of students from the Huddersfield University BA Marketing faculty have joined forces to investigate the interiors industry and propose recommendations for the strategic plans of the space2work business model. James, Peri, Beth, and the team have set to work on exploring the interiors market identifying gaps and opportunities for the space2work team supporting the £1m three year growth plan.

The Directors of space2work are celebrating the success of this year’s quarter, resulting in 6 fold sales from initial projections. Comments from Ray Norris “This year has started off well, our focused efforts of understanding the clients needs through the IPC is filtering through to our revenue for this quarter. However, we continue with our feet firmly on the ground and are committed to providing a true full turn key solution to all our existing and prospective clients”.

Space2work joins the Huddersfield Business Generator (HBG), a network of existing and start-up businesses working in partnership to build and sustain a local economy. The team at space2work joined as virtual member enjoying the support and monitoring from the HBG team. To read more on HBG or to consider becoming a member contact is available through:

Space2work were commissioned to refurbish the new offices for Bloom Media one of Leeds top marketing agencies. The refurbishment consisted of complete interior decoration and design, new flooring and blinds. Under a tight time schedule space2work complete the whole project on 2 weeks.

Matt Martin Creative Director commented

“ The offices look great, we were astounded by the attention to detail within such a tight deadline. The hassle of organising the move was taken out of our hands and we were confident that Space2work would deliver, which they did! Thanks guys.”

The refurbishment and fit-out of the new criminal department in Lincoln is due to open February 2006 as the Ringrose Law Group commissioned space2work to carry out the works which involved new flooring, including a sub floor, new office furniture, seating and blinds, heating and electrical works and finally a building control regulation application and certificate. The services of space2work were required due to the need for extra office space following the recent expansion of both the Commercial Law and Criminal teams at Ringrose law Group.

Nearly half of British managers would relinquish one week's annual leave for a better office, and sizeable numbers would also forgo £1,000 in salary or the benefits of private medical insurance in exchange for a significantly upgraded workspace.

British managers place break-out areas for relaxation and thinking, which offer an escape form the pressures of the desk, at the top of their office wishlist. Only a fifth enjoy such spaces at present.

The UK workforce travels 78.5billion miles to get to work and a further 43.8 billion miles while on business.

Staff in a quarter of UK offices have serious complaints about such environmental factors as lighting, acoustics, layout and air quality.

Two people working on different floors of the same building have a one per cent chance of meeting on any given day.

'The three key drivers of any workplace design project are: efficiency - making the most of your space; effectiveness - making the most of your people; and expression - making the most of your brand.'