By Jack Smith, Founder & MD of JSJ UK The construction industry continues to talk about a skills shortage, but framing the challenge purely as a numbers issue misses a more fundamental problem. The real gap is not just capacity – it is capability. Having enough people entering the industry is important, but it does [...]
Two months on from EuroShop 2026, the trends we saw aren’t just predictions, they’re already influencing real project decisions. Sustainability, supply chains, and material availability are no longer future concerns. They’re shaping what can be delivered right now. Sustainability isn’t the future, it’s the standard One of the strongest themes across the exhibition hall, [...]
Four former trainees are taking the next big steps in their careers at Preston-based bespoke joinery manufacturer, JSJ UK, after successfully qualifying in their respective disciplines. Robert Anderson and Brendan Rogers have each achieved their Level 2 Furniture Manufacturer qualifications, specialising in installation and manufacturing, respectively. Ross Gorman earned his Level 3 in Bespoke Furniture [...]
Specialist bespoke joinery manufacturer JSJ UK has completed its sixth project for a leading UK healthcare provider, delivering all elements of handcrafted joinery for its new flagship health centre in London Euston. Having already delivered new health centres for the same client in Edinburgh, Essex, Hertfordshire, Manchester and West Sussex, the [...]
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, [...]
