Greener Office

With the emphasis on the UK to become more environmentally friendly companies are under pressure to eventually deal with sourcing suppliers who can offer sustainable materials.

Whilst more and more constructions are having directives from planning departments to incorporate elements of environmentally friendly materials, office interiors are not yet under this constraint but it is good for any company considering a refurb to at least have the options .

Made from sustainable sources of agri-fibres, using an environmentally friendly low energy process Strawboard is now being used in offices for floor to ceiling systems. Relocatable partitioning is being offered as this option for installtion by RAP Office Contracts Ltd based in Kent. These systems are quick and easy to install and are suited to all sizes of offices.

Combining wall mounted storage and shelving provides not only a coordinated solution to any office interior but also an ergonomic solution for business necessities.

Two systems of this partitioning is available in 75mm and 100mm thick – the latter providing ½ hour fire resistance. The partitions come in any size and colour with sound reducing panels based on a steel framework with solid, single and double glazed options.

Strawboard partitioning is easy to dispose of and 100% biodegradable and conforms to all relevant safety standards. Its acoustic performance and fire, moisture and impact resistance is 10% lighter than conventional alternatives.

Pre-fabricated door frames, standard/full height size with sound seals are incorporated into door stops and doors can be veneered, laminate or glass gung on steel coated hinges.

RAP has also started to offer solar window protection which offers value added solutions to shaping the future of the greener office.

For further information contact RAP on 01622 663232

RAP a Member of the AIS

RAP has been accepted into the 'Association of Interior Specialists'. Having had two projects inspected for quality of installation we passed the prequalification with flying stars. The Association of Interior Specialists represents companies involved in the manufacturer, supply and installation of all aspects of interior fit-outs.

For more details visit their web site

"Now furniture is a RAP as firm grows"

RAP Office Contracts – the Kent-based refurbishment specialist –has launched a new furniture division of its business. With increasing demand from clients to provide the complete refurbishment service the ability to give clients this facility has been essential to the company’s growth. RAP is able to offer furniture at every level along with in-house space planning using CAD, veneer and fabric samples upon request. Clients will now have the benefit of visiting showrooms with RAP in London, Essex and the South East. The furniture range includes:

Office furniture: Supply and installation including call centre furniture, conference and boardroomtables, receptions, office chairs, computer desks, orthopaedic seating, filing systems and breakout areas.
Space planning: Interior design and space planning including reconfiguration, relocation and installation services.
Hot desking: Find out how hot desking is the ideal solution for companies and
individuals whorequire a ‘part-time’ base.
Height adjustable desks: Adjustable workstations altered in seconds and adjustable desks help posture.
Storage Wall: because space is valuable Officewall offers spacesaving, cost-saving office storage solutions. Maximise the potential of existing walls and partitions with wall-abutting storage.

The inside story...

Ninety per cent of information is still generated in hard copy format so effective storage and document management is essential. Officewall fittings do this and more - effortlessly accommodating coffee points, coats, drawings and even display areas. The basic shelving unit can be fitted with various fixings and fitments to allow the following to be incorporated in the storage wall. Coffee point and sink unit, pull out filing frame, direct access drawer with suspension filing, lateral filing rails with combi shelf/filing, coatrail and much more. RAP is
exhibiting at the 20/20 business show on April 3 at Detling Hill, Maidstone, Kent and extends anopen invitation to anyone wishing to visit our showroom on the following Thursday, April 10. Please email amanda@rapofficecontracts.com for time and location.