Not Just for Summer, Air Conditioning Provides Heating Too
If you wish you’d had air conditioning this summer, you’re not alone. When the weather gets hot and you’re stuck indoors, it’s difficult to relax and stay focused, let alone enjoy yourself. Staying cool is vital, whether you’re working, at home or going out. However, although most people don’t realise it, air conditioning provides heating as […]
Why is the Air Conditioning So Cold?
Now that summer is here, chances are the air conditioning will be running in your office, not to mention shops and other public buildings. But why does it often feel so cold? Building managers should be able to set the system to a reasonable temperature. Unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as that. While some […]
What Impact Does Working Temperature Have on Your Office?
A new study suggests that 2% of working hours are lost due to poor temperatures. If the figures are representative, this could be costing the UK economy £13 billion every year. In the survey of over 2,000 office workers, 29% said they took between 10 and 30 minutes out of work each day because of […]
What is the Minimum Working Temperature?
It’s commonly thought that there isn’t a minimum working temperature. However, this isn’t strictly true and employers are obliged to keep workplaces at a reasonable temperature throughout the year. And it’s in everyone’s interests that they do so. Comfort makes people happier, healthier and more productive. Not only that, it’s crucial to office morale. So, […]