Bespoke joinery manufacturer, JSJ UK, has unveiled its new skills investment strategy, prioritising apprenticeships, traditional and niche trades, and developing current and future colleagues. Buoyed by the success of its partnership with North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), managing director – and former apprentice – Jack Smith, has pledged to futureproof his business through a continued [...]
Bespoke joinery manufacturer, JSJ UK, has recorded significant year-on-year growth, largely thanks to a rise in workplace refurbs as organisations tempt staff back to the office. JSJ UK delivers bespoke fit-out schemes using specialist craftsmanship and state-of-the-art machinery. So far in 2023, it has carried out a third more office refurbishments than the same period [...]
Much has been said about our changing work patterns. Recent stats suggest that 40 per cent[1] of UK employers now operate a hybrid working pattern, and that figure is expected to grow as workforces vote with their feet for flexibility. Here, we talk about the latest office design trends. So, a new status quo is [...]
As the pandemic took hold, bustling student halls fell silent, and universities and accommodation providers largely weathered the cost of empty rooms and beds. But with lecture halls and student unions once again bursting with activity, student accommodation is back with a bang. But what great expectations do students in 2023 want from their accommodation? [...]
Choosing the team to bring your vision to life requires trust. Understanding your tradespeople, their expertise, their values, and their ways of working can provide much-needed confidence and ensure you appoint people compatible with you and your project. For JSJ UK, our values, priorities and expertise fall into four areas: our full service offer, with [...]
Preston-based bespoke joinery firm, JSJ UK, is helping local teachers to build self-esteem, life skills, positive attitudes to learning and strong grades for their pupils through the part-donation and creation of an outdoor classroom. Chorley St Peter’s CofE Primary School had hoped to follow Ofsted guidance by creating an outdoor learning environment on school grounds, [...]
A snapshot of some recent JSJ UK projects JSJ UK have recently been working on some amazing projects in major cities across the UK. Bespoke joinery is currently very much in demand in commercial spaces, giving the team at JSJ UK the artistic freedom to create unique, stunning joinery designs and [...]
The demand for sustainability in furniture design Consumer behaviour is increasingly driven by sustainability. Sustainable building materials are a key element of furniture design. According to Grand View Research, the global eco-friendly furniture market size was valued at $35.2 billion in 2019, driven by the rising adoption of sustainable materials in [...]
Office design trends to look out for in 2022 Changes in work culture are revolutionising office design trends. As more people work from home or adopt a hybrid approach between home working and office working, the needs of organisations and individuals have changed. Bespoke office furniture solutions that meet specific needs [...]
Work at home with JSJ UK’s home office solution While some businesses are calling employees back into the office, there are many companies who will refill their offices gradually, offer flexible working, or give employees the option to work from home permanently. The shift to home working has led to more [...]
