Contact Us                                                             www.style-partitions.co.uk

Huge rise in demand for flexible work spaces

Suburban towns in the south of England are seeing a huge increase in demand for flexible workspace, the upsurge being particularly strong for locations on key transport corridors in and out of central London.

According to research by The Instant Group, Uxbridge has seen an 88% increase in demand, Slough a 42% rise and Romford 37%. However, Oxford, Leicester and Southampton have also experienced a 36%, 25% and 15% increase in demand, respectively, showing growing levels of flexible office space further from the capital.

Michael Porter, Style's group managing director, said, “This growing trend for flexible workspaces has a natural knock-on effect for moveable, folding and sliding walls.

“Demand has soared in the corporate sector in recent years as office space needs to be far more adaptable than ever before."

Schools, colleges and universities: Protect your investment in moveable walls with a summer-break service

As we begin the summer break, schools, colleges, and universities with moveable, folding and sliding walls should book in for a routine service and inspection to ensure trouble-free operation when the new term begins.

Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the installation of moveable, folding, and sliding walls in educational establishments. These walls maximise the use of space by creating flexible room configurations. However, the busy environments of schools, colleges, and universities can lead to damage and mishandling, resulting in problems with opening and closing, loss of acoustic integrity, and other frustrating issues.