Lighting design to lift morale

As the shorter days and longer, darker nights draw in, it can be hard to keep morale up without the bright, warm sunshine we long for. It is also often stated that natural light is the best way to improve your mood, but installing more windows at home or in the office isn’t always an option. However, another solution is the clever use of lighting, whether it is at home, in hotels or even in the office.

Create different moods

If you are looking to boost your employees’ morale and productivity when they are in the office, and natural lighting is not really an option, then you can utilise different levels of lighting for different areas to create the right mood, depending on what you require from each space.

Studies have shown that cooler, blue lights, improve productivity in workers. Therefore, spaces where employees need to be engaged and alert could benefit from blue-enriched light.

If you have spaces such as meeting rooms or social spaces where you want to emit trust and comfort, using warmer toned lighting will help to create that mood, helping your employees to feel comfortable and relaxed.

Spaces such as conference rooms need to be balanced somewhere in the middle, allowing a more friendly, approachable feel to the room, whilst still maintaining the productivity and alertness achieved through blue lighting.

These approaches can also work well in the home, using cooler, blue-enriched lighting in spaces such as the kitchen or dining room, where work or study may occur, and warm, cosy tones in living rooms and bedrooms where relaxation is key.

Make the most of spaces

Do you have large, open plan spaces that have multiple uses? You can utilise zoned lighting to split the spaces up, using warmer lighting for more social, comfortable areas with sofas or coffee tables, and then cooler lighting in areas for concentration, such as reception desks in hotels.

Smart Lighting

Using an automated lighting solution can help to improve morale by automatically shifting the lighting to the required levels depending on the situation at hand. For example, lighting in an office should be cooler earlier on in the day, shifting to warmer tones as the day progresses, keeping morale and optimum levels. An automated system can help facilitate this shift throughout the day and work with any natural light you have in the space already, brightening lights on darker days or times, and turning off automatically when there is no movement in the room. There is also an added benefit of cost savings through an automated lighting system.

Improve Employee Engagement

With the rising costs of electricity and high energy usage in commercial office spaces, updating the lighting systems in your offices could save your business up to 80%.

Replacing outdated lighting systems with automated solutions that help to create the atmosphere you need in your offices as well as reducing your carbon footprint which can also have the added benefit of improving your employee engagement as they will be happy especially if being eco-friendly is part of their core personal values, all while saving your business money.

If you are investigating ways to boost morale while making cost savings and keeping your employee engagement high, we could help you find the solution. Give us a call on 0161 428 7162, or drop us a line at sales@ozonelighting.co.uk and we will be happy to help.

 

 

Zac Oultram continues his winning streak

Continuing on from his success at Brands Hatch, Zac Oultram took three wins at Donnington Park, giving him at 50 point lead in the Pre National 600s. With Snetterton less than a fortnight away, Zac has his sights already set on the Pre National championship, with a view to the roads in the near future.

Carbon Trust Accredited Supplier

Ozone Lighting Solutions has become a Carbon Trust accredited supplier. This means we are approved to deliver projects funded through the Green Business Fund.  The Green Business Fund offers a capital contribution of up to 30% of a project cost to small and medium sized businesses who need financial support to help them become a greener business. Only accredited suppliers of the Carbon Trust can deliver projects funded through the Green Business Fund.

Electrical installation at Exchange Station, Liverpool

Ozone Lighting’s installation company, Konect Electrical, is well underway with a substantial electrical installation at Exchange Station, situated in the heart of Liverpool’s business district. Works consist of lighting, mains distribution, containment, small power, fire & security systems and testing & commissioning. The former Victorian railway station building is one of the most sustainable office buildings within the Merseyside region, comprising 193,000 sq. ft. Grade A office space.

Zac Oultram competes in Thundersport GB

Zac Oultram, Design & Estimating Manager at Konect, has signed up to compete in Thundersport GB in 2017.  Ozone is excited to be sponsoring Zac, who will be competing at many racing events throughout the year. The season started at Brands Hatch on 4 March with Zac taking a win and three second places in the Pre-National 600 series. Zac has also gained sponsorship from Ashley James Shopfitters, Spring Decorating, 6T9 and Owkay Clothing. The next race meeting is to be held at Donnington Park on 25 and 26 March and other dates can be found here. We look forward to providing updates on the results.

Celebrating 15 years as an NICEIC approved contractor

We are pleased to be celebrating over 15 years as an NICEIC approved contractor. We were delighted to receive the Certificate of Recognition from the NICEIC which demonstrates their commitment to delivering electrical safety to their customers.  Our commercial, industrial and retail customers can be assured that all electrical work undertaken by us is carried out strictly to BS 7671 IEE Regulations and latest European standards.

 

New Low Energy Lighting Scheme for Equi-Trek

Ozone is currently installing a low energy lighting scheme to a large showroom and offices in Sheffield. The new premises for Equi-Trek are currently being refurbished and the lighting scheme was designed to optimise lighting levels, save energy and reduce maintenance to the base minimum. Equi-Trek are the largest producer of horseboxes and trailers in the UK.

 

New low energy lighting for Pfeifer Drako

Ozone has been appointed for a replacement lighting scheme within the workshop and stores area at Pfeifer Drako in Crewe.  The scheme will comprise of replacing existing metal halide low bay luminaires and wall mounted flood lighting with new energy efficient LED luminaires, to increase lighting levels and provide substantial cost savings.  The addition of occupancy sensors to the warehouse area will provide further savings and help the payback process and swiftly pay for itself.

 

Low Energy Luminaires for Roy Hopwood Fasteners

Ozone has been appointed to provide low energy luminaires to two units at Roy Hopwood Fasteners in Stockport.  Works are due to commence imminently and the new lighting will reduce running and maintenance costs.  Roy Hopwood has over 30 years experience in the industrial fastener market, as both a stockist and distributor.  Our installation company, Konect Electrical, will undertake the lighting installation along with new power distribution.

 

Electrical Installation Works at Well Pharmacy Stoke

Konect Electrical Services has been awarded an electrical installation project for Well Pharmacy at their 7,500 square metre warehouse and distribution centre in Stoke.  Well Pharmacy are the UK’s largest independent pharmacy chain and this £16 million distribution centre is the largest of its kind in Europe with the capacity to handle 420,000 units every day.  The electrical installation works consist of LED lighting to a new mezzanine floor and new office space, external lamp posts and installation of LED luminaires, and small power and distribution equipment to feed the power and lighting in all areas.