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Case study: Benugo
Background At DRF, we’ve been working with catering company Benugo for a number of years and have completed a range of projects for them. Founded in 1998, Benugo now operates around 80 individual cafes, restaurants and other dining spaces both on the high street and within public buildings and private companies. Their outlets are located […]
Case study: Trampoline parks
Background Trampoline parks have become really popular over the last few years, and their numbers are growing rapidly across the UK. They’re a great way for both children and adults to burn off energy while having fun in a safe and controlled environment. Over the past couple of months, we’ve been working on the electrical […]
Case study: The Range in Luton
Background Retail chain The Range has more than 130 stores across the UK, offering home, garden and leisure products at competitive prices. The business was launched in 1989 by former market trader Chris Dawson, and remains fully owned by him and his family. In July last year, The Range was named in the top 100 […]
New office and amenity areas for Trailfinders Kensington
Background Trailfinders is a travel consultant and tour operator with a strong reputation and a well-known brand. It focuses on creating bespoke holidays for customers and offers a range of complementary services such as dealing with VISA applications and carrying out vaccinations. Trailfinders are the UK’s largest independent travel agent who are making strong progress, […]
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing): Safety and Compliance
Regular checking, testing and maintenance of electrical systems within your business environment is vital to keeping your people safe and your company compliant. PAT testing is a key part of this. Even if your business operates in a low-risk environment such as a shop or office, as opposed to a factory or construction site, there […]
Fire safety – what businesses need to know
All commercial premises in England need to comply with fire safety regulations which require them to minimise the risk in workplaces, carry out assessments and put precautions in place. Failure to follow these regulations can result in a fine – minor penalties are up to £5,000 and major ones are unlimited – or even a […]
What are the benefits of using LED lighting?
LED lighting is gradually replacing traditional incandescent, neon and compact fluorescent lighting in both commercial and residential premises as more and more people become aware of its benefits. LEDs (light emitting diodes) have been hailed as the future of lighting because of their low energy usage, which not only saves businesses money but also helps […]
Tackling the electrical skills shortage in the UK
Electrical skills are in decline in the UK, with the electrical industry being one of the worst affected by an increasing shortage of trained workers. The latest UK Commission’s Employer Skills Survey (ESS), published last year, examined the experiences and practices of over 91,200 employers in the UK. It found that, although job vacancies had […]
Supporting Trailfinders
We are pleased to be associated with completing the high quality refit of Trailfinders on Kensington High Street London. Trailfinders is a travel company in the United Kingdom and Ireland and is notable for being the largest independently owned travel company in the United Kingdom.
Store Upgrades
We have continued this year with the Specsavers store upgrades and the EE rollout programme along with numerous contracts in all the sectors.