ADT Workplace

Smart office technology is one of the fastest-growing areas of workplace investment - and one of the easiest to get wrong.

Not all of it is worth the money. The key is starting with the problem you are trying to solve, not the technology you have been shown.

We've put together a practical guide covering the categories of smart office technology that genuinely deliver value - from occupancy sensing and room booking to AV, environmental monitoring and access control - and what to avoid.

Read the full guide here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wF0Yt0

Hybrid working has changed what a meeting room needs to do.
A camera on a screen is not a video conferencing room. Getting it right means thinking about layout, acoustics, lighting, camera placement and technology - all working together from day one.

We've put together a practical guide covering everything you need to know about video conferencing room design, from the basics to the details that make a real difference for your remote and in-room participants alike.

Read the full guide here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wzM4P0

Choosing the right office isn't just about what's available. It's about timing.
Get advice too late and your options shrink fast, lease terms are set, budgets are tighter, and you're reacting instead of planning.

Our latest article covers the signs it's time to review your office, and whether staying, moving or reconfiguring is the right call for your business.
Read it here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wvppw0

Last Friday, our team swapped the office for the streets of Manchester as we took on Race Across the World: The Experience

With clues to solve, checkpoints to find and plenty of strategy needed along the way, it was a brilliant team away day full of problem-solving, friendly competition and a few unexpected twists.
The experience is all about teamwork, quick thinking and exploring the city on foot, which made it a great way to spend time together outside the usual working day.

A big thank you for a fantastic Manchester challenge.

First impressions start long before a meeting begins.

From reception design and arrival experience to meeting rooms, brand expression and workplace hospitality, your office plays a key role in how clients, visitors, recruits and stakeholders perceive your business.

A well-designed workplace should do more than look professional. It should create confidence, reflect your brand and support every interaction that happens within the space.

In our latest article, we explore how workplace design influences first impressions and why commercial interiors matter to business perception.

Read the full article here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wn0ps0

What do employees really notice about office design?

It is not always the feature wall, the statement furniture or the brand colours.

Often, it is the everyday details that shape how people feel at work. Lighting, temperature, noise levels, meeting room availability, privacy, breakout spaces and general comfort all play a major role in the employee experience.

A workplace may look impressive, but it also needs to function properly for the people using it every day.

In our latest article, we explore why behaviour-led office design matters and how businesses can create workplaces that support focus, collaboration, wellbeing and daily performance.

Read the full article here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wfsyr0

Is your office holding your team back?

Your workplace should support how people actually work every day. That means space to focus, areas to collaborate, flexibility for hybrid working and an environment that reflects your brand.

When the office feels noisy, overcrowded, uninspiring or disconnected from your team’s needs, it can affect productivity, culture and attendance.

However, the right workplace strategy can help turn those issues into opportunities.

From improved layouts and better acoustics to stronger branding and smarter use of space, small changes can make a big difference.

Ready to rethink your workplace?

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wcr_W0

A new office, bigger floorplate or fresh fit out won’t automatically solve workplace challenges.

Many workplace issues stem from culture, processes and how space is actually being used. That is why workplace strategy should always come before workplace investment.

In our latest article, we explore why understanding the root causes of workplace problems can help businesses avoid costly mistakes and create workplaces that truly support performance, productivity and employee experience.

Read the full article:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8gHq0

A successful workplace project requires more than great design alone.

Businesses today need offices that support productivity, wellbeing, collaboration and future growth. However, delivering those outcomes requires the right strategy, planning and project delivery approach.

Our latest article explores why workplace design and build services continue to grow in popularity, and how bringing consultancy, design and fit out together under one team can improve project certainty, budget control and workplace performance.

Read the full article:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w5RrR0

ADT Workplace is proud to be supporting the planned transformation of Atlantic Pavilion at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock.

As Acorn Group progresses plans for the £10m refurbishment, this landmark Grade I listed waterfront building is set to begin an exciting new chapter as a modern workplace destination.

For us, this project highlights the importance of balancing heritage, sustainability and contemporary workplace design. The wider redevelopment team also includes Donald Insall Associates, whose expertise in heritage architecture supports the careful restoration and long-term future of the Grade I listed building.

Today’s occupiers need more than traditional office space. They need environments that support flexibility, collaboration, wellbeing and long-term business performance.

Atlantic Pavilion is a fantastic example of how workplace transformation can breathe new life into existing commercial buildings while preserving the character that makes them unique.

We look forward to sharing further updates as the project progresses.

Read more here:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vWzNs0