Working with Lecture Seating Manufacturers in the UK

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Working with Lecture SeatingManufacturers
in the UK

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• If you are looking to source lecture seating for
  an education establishment or training facility,
  there are a wide range of manufacturers and
  suppliers who you could potentially do business
  with.
• A quick Google search will present a range of
  manufacturers who you can deal directly with as
  well as intermediaries who can source what you
  require.
• Whilst you could quickly contact several
  suppliers for a budget quote, it often pays to do
  some research on the companies you plan to
  approach first. 

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• Lecture seating is a high value investment and
  you need to be confident in the skills,
  experience and reputation of any company you
  consider working with.
• Replacing lecture seating
• If youre looking for replacement lecture seating
  you can either research potential options online
  or go direct to manufacturers with your
  requirements and ask them to recommend a suitable
  seat from their range.
• If you have an existing seating plan drawn up it
  is useful if you can provide this.

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• Alternatively, if you can confirm the number of
  rows and seats per row this is usually sufficient
  to facilitate the preparation of a budget
  quotation.
• In some cases, particularly if you want to
  change the seating configuration, a site survey
  may be required.
• Pictured below, Evertauts Aspire lecture theatre
  seating was fitted as replacement seating in a
  training room.
• Fixed desks co-ordinate with under-seat boards
  whilst the carpet colour was matched to the
  seating upholstery fabric.

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• Refurbishing lecture seating
• If your lecture seating is starting to look worn
  but the overall structure is still sound and
  robust, refurbishment may be an option.
• It is often possible to fit new foams and
  reupholster seating, rather than replace the
  whole seating unit.

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• Refurbishment is usually cheaper than a brand new
  seating installation and can revive seats to look
  as good as new, increasing their lifespan whilst
  keeping costs down.
• Pictured below, Evertauts Diploma lecture
  seating was refurbished with new seat foams and
  re-upholstery whilst desktops and under-seat
  boards were replaced.
• New carpet was also fitted to modernise the space
  and co-ordinate with the seating.

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• New build lecture theatres
• If you are an architect or main contractor
  quoting for seating as part of a larger project,
  most seating manufacturers will be able to give
  you a relatively firm quote upon provision of a
  seating plan and specification.

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• On new build projects tiering is frequently also
  required and many seating manufacturers can also
  produce this bespoke to your specifications.
• Pictured below, Evertauts Diploma lecture
  seating is fitted in a new build university
  lecture theatre.

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• Lecture seating options
• When it comes to specifying lecture seating,
  there are now a range of options available which
  obviously impact the cost.
• Lecture seating manufacturers will need to know
  your requirements in order to provide an accurate
  quote.
• Seat specification
• Most lecture seating is cushioned and upholstered
  but you need to consider how plush you want it to
  be.

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• Even basic lecture seating is designed to be
  comfortable but the deeper and wider the seat and
  the higher the back, the more the price will
  obviously increase.
• Arms help delineate personal space and aid
  comfort but obviously add to the cost.
• You will also need to specify the required fabric
  range.
• Most suppliers will have a standard range
  of contract fabrics that they offer and these
  will all have been designed to withstand high
  frequency usage and the demands of a busy lecture
  theatre environment. 

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• Anti-microbial vinyl is also becoming a more
  popular option since the Coronavirus pandemic.
• For more exclusive conference or training
  facilities there may be a requirement for
  something more upmarket and most suppliers will
  be able to source this for you.
• You should also consider how disabled users will
  be accommodated in the lecture theatre in terms
  of both access and seating.
• Removable banks of seats can be fitted on the
  front or back row (dependent on location of
  exits) or permanent wheelchair spaces can be made
  available.

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• Desks
• Lecture seats with fixed desks are usually the
  most economical option but for multi-purpose
  spaces folding desks or fold-away writing tablets
  can be a better choice.
• Folding desks offer users maximum workspace
  whilst writing tablets usually have a smaller
  surface area.
• Either are suitable for lecture spaces where a
  desk isnt always required or for facilities
  where more flexibility is needed.

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• Portable desks are frequently used on the front
  row of lecture theatres as they improve
  disability access.
• These can be manufactured to match other desks
  but are fitted with castors to make them
  transportable.
• An example of this can be seen on the right hand
  side of the previous photograph.

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• Tiering
• Tiering can be bespoke designed to fit each
  unique space and to accommodate all underfloor
  services. 
• It can be fitted to flat, stepped or raked
  floors, in straight rows or on a radius, taking
  into account viewing angles of students and
  delegates who will be using the facility.

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• Finding a supplier who can manufacture both
  tiering and seating can allow for a more seamless
  installation process.
• Pictured below, fixed tiering manufactured and
  fitted by Evertaut in a new build lecture
  theatre.

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• Why Choose Evertaut as your Lecture Seating
  Manufacturer?
• As one of the leading lecture seating
  manufacturers in the UK, Evertaut works with
  clients, architects and main contractors on
  education projects across the country.
• From small training rooms to large lecture
  theatres, we have a range of seating solutions
  that can be tailored to your requirements.

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• We offer a complete service from design to
  installation and as a Constructionline Gold
  member we are pre-qualified to work with main
  contractors, holding all the necessary
  certifications including ISO 9001 Quality and ISO
  14001 Environmental Standards.
• Evertauts lecture seating can be found in
  universities and education establishments across
  the UK as well as a range of training and
  conference facilities.
• We are also experienced suppliers to the MOD.

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• We work on projects large and small and there is
  no minimum order quantity.
• Collaborating with a seating manufacturer such as
  Evertaut also means you cut out any intermediary
  and ensures you get the best value.
• With over 80 years experience in the seating
  market we can work with you to ensure your
  seating project is delivered on time and on
  budget.

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