Sovereign Housing has partnered with Citizens Advice to deliver free energy advice to customers who may be subject to expensive deals, pre-paid metres and struggling to maximise energy efficiency. Through …
The Coronavirus period, spurred on a surge of interest in outdoor theatre, businesses that had never considered the outdoors as a viable option, started to eye up alternative spaces. Many …
The trend for outdoor weddings has continued to grow in recent years with more couples than ever before opting for an outdoor venue. Many people with land or unusual spaces …
Back in 2018, leading commercial property agents Savills reported how there was a growing demand for what they call ‘highly amenitised’ offices. This is the concept designing office developments and …
May 2023 saw street party food and stalls set up in many of our towns and cities, with marketplaces filled with street food vendors, coffee vans and music to celebrate …
The environmental benefits of heat pumps are certainly not news to anyone – or at least, they shouldn’t be, least of all for businesses looking to both reduce costs and …
With many people now choosing to stay in the UK for their main holidays rather than face potential disruption when travelling overseas, demand for high quality self-catering facilities in the …
Britain’s tourist attractions, especially those which charge an entry fee, are struggling to get back to the visitor numbers they experienced pre-pandemic, according to a recent report by the Association …
Incorporating power distribution units into an outdoor space is an excellent way to increase its versatility and leverage value. But what’s the best way to achieve this? Pop Up Power …
With a number of property industry experts reporting a slowdown in demand for industrial and commercial property since mid-2022, potential buyers, tenants and occupiers will have greater choice than they …
With 2023 set to be a challenging economic climate, consumer-facing hospitality, retail and leisure businesses with clear differentiators will be the ones that continue to attract custom and stay most …
George Parker, Director of Pop Up Power Supplies, answers five of the most common questions asked by specifiers and site owners regarding power distribution units for outdoor spaces. What is …
The past few years have very clearly shown how being outdoors is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help prevent virus transmission. But that is only one …
The contribution that heritage sites and historic buildings make to the UK’s economy is significant, enabling the country to leverage value from unique assets that attract visitors from all over …
Many of the UK’s town and city centres are going through a major reinvention. The impact of the Covid pandemic, on top of the constant change we see in working …
Outdoor public spaces are more ‘connected’ than ever. EV charging points are being installed to support the electric car revolution, public WIFI zones are commonplace and digital information and signage …
Historic sites, such as castles and stately homes, are a big draw for tourists who are often keen to visit to see the architecture, heritage, gardens and settings that they’ve …
Pop Up Power Supplies® has provided outdoor power distribution units for a £2 million redevelopment project in the centre of Perth, which has transformed the redundant St Paul’s church from …
Any products designed to be used in external environments should be able to stand the test of time and cope with the demands of extreme weather conditions – from sub-zero …
Adding a power supply infrastructure to an outdoor public space, such as a courtyard or enclosed garden, is an excellent way to unlock the potential for holding events and creating …
Installing a power supply in outdoor spaces is an excellent way to make them more usable and turn what is often an underused asset into something that can generate revenue. …
Installing an outdoor power supply can transform a site’s potential and useability, but it has to be done without compromising aesthetics. Many of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations draw …
The UK’s outdoor economy is stronger than ever, reflecting a public appetite for minimising the amount of time spent indoors and, for many, a re-evaluation of their appreciation of being …
A detailed ONS study earlier this year revealed just how much the pandemic has changed the attitude and behaviour of Brits towards the great outdoors. In 2020, urban planners and …
Aston Villa Football Club’s success in recent years on the pitch and the regaining of their Premier League status has been matched by their progress redeveloping the famous Villa Park …
The UK government is on a mission to reduce carbon emissions. This has led to oil and gas being at the forefront of public discussion, as they make up to …
In the last century, the sweeping architecture of the new cities Brasilia and Canberra was found to be soulless by those required to live there. Come the weekend, Brasilia emptied …
New guidance on the design and operation of building electrical services that focus on the electrification of buildings in the drive to net zero carbon has been published by the …
Like many of our towns and cities across the country, Braintree in Essex holds a regular market, which is a vital focal point for culture, the community and the local …
Slim IGU in-ground power units from Pop Up Power Supplies® have been specified and installed as part of the recent high profile project to redesign Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden to …
Retractable, on-demand power units from Pop Up Power Supplies® will provide power connectivity to maximise the functionality, flexibility and appeal of the outdoor spaces on Liverpool John Moores University’s new …
The future of electricity is not only about the new ways of generating it but also about new ways of utilising it. Not surprising then that the expected global electricity …
In the shadow of Covid our city planners and urban landscapers will be looking to re-design our town and cities.. The high street has typically operated both as a social …
With the COVID-19 pandemic leading many of us to rethink our relationship with outdoor spaces, the value of outdoor space on any public or commercial premises is probably greater than …
Our high streets and town centres are a focal point for our culture, communities and our everyday economy. Our marketplaces are for living and working. In the wake of the …
Several European countries have now opened and closed their borders to British holiday makers, whilst many haven’t and our concerns for the spread of Coronavirus has led many of us …
How can retailers attract customers back to their physical stores while maintaining safety as the Covid-19 pandemic prevails? Consumers’ shopping behaviour may have understandably changed during 2020 to shift online …
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in many citizens valuing the parks and outdoor spaces in their local neighbourhood more than ever before. And with Manchester about to get its first …
Could a lasting legacy of 2020’s coronavirus pandemic be vastly different looking outdoor urban spaces designed around socialising? A recent article by the World Economic Forum predicts so, as planners, …
Britain is experiencing a staycation boom as holidaymakers snub foreign holidays in 2020 in favour of trips to the best of what their home nations have to offer. According to …
