The Background
Push Power delivers solar and battery storage projects across the UK, from rooftop commercial systems to large-scale solar farms. Their installation teams regularly travel to sites for multi-week work programmes.
Hayley Button, Central Operations Manager, manages logistics for these teams — including accommodation, travel, vehicles, and handover packs for new sites.
Accommodation plays a critical role in keeping projects running smoothly. Teams need places to stay that are comfortable, close to site, and practical for working crews.
It’s why we keep using Comfy Workers
Our experience has been really good — it’s why we keep using Comfy Workers. It saves a huge amount of time. We just submit the requirements and get good options back without having to search ourselves.
Hayley Button, Central Operations Manager, Push Power
The Challenge
Before switching to Comfy Workers, Push Power booked accommodation through a mix of platforms such as Airbnb, hotels, and Booking.com.
While this worked initially, the process quickly became inefficient.
The two biggest challenges were payments and booking administration. Most bookings required company credit cards, which created issues around access, policy compliance, and VAT tracking. Plus, searching and finding suitable accommodation drained time from the team.
Hayley also explained that the company’s policy was to keep credit cards for emergencies only - but accommodation bookings required them regularly.
Other issues included:
- Time spent searching for suitable properties
- Inconsistent communication with multiple hosts
- Difficulty keeping track of who was staying where
- Chasing invoices and paperwork for finance
Accommodation management was becoming more work than it needed to be.
The Change
Looking for a better option, Push Power searched online for contractor accommodation providers and found Comfy Workers.
The appeal was simple: a single platform and point of contact to manage accommodation for travelling teams.
Push Power Case Study
Push Power needed accommodation for travelling site teams working on solar projects across the UK. Previously, bookings were made through Airbnb, hotels, or other platforms using company credit cards.
This created unnecessary admin — tracking payments, chasing VAT invoices, and coordinating with multiple hosts.
After finding Comfy Workers, Push Power moved to a simpler process.
Hayley now submits accommodation requirements once, and Comfy Workers sources suitable options within budget and close to site. The platform keeps all booking information in one place, making it easier for the wider team to access.
As a result, Push Power spend less time spent searching for accommodation, have no credit card booking issues and get clear, centralised booking information. They also have options consistently within budget and issues resolved quickly if they arise. Accommodation has become a straightforward part of site planning rather than an administrative burden.
“Our experience has been really good — it’s why we keep using Comfy Workers.
It saves a huge amount of time. We just submit the requirements and get good options back without having to search ourselves.”
Hayley Button, Central Operations Manager, Push Power
The Solution
Push Power now submits their accommodation requirements through Comfy Workers, including criteria agreed with their site teams:
- Agreed budget per night
- Parking for work vehicles
- Double beds and separate rooms
- Access to local amenities such as supermarkets, gyms, and pubs
- Within 40 minutes of site
Instead of searching across multiple websites, Hayley simply submits the request and receives suitable options back.
Once booked, the accommodation details are stored within the platform, making them easy to access for other team members if needed.
Everything in one place online
Having everything in one place online makes a big difference. Anyone in the team can see the accommodation details without chasing hosts or emails.
Hayley Button, Central Operations Manager, Push Power
The Results
The biggest benefit has been time and simplicity.
Hayley no longer needs to search for accommodation herself or manage communication with multiple hosts. Instead, Comfy Workers handles the sourcing and coordination, and her team is enabled to do it themselves or in her absence.
The platform also provides a central place where accommodation information can be accessed by others in the business — removing the need to chase messages or emails. When issues arise, they are resolved quickly.
Budget targets are typically achieved as well.
“Pricing is usually within the right ballpark — especially when teams are sharing accommodation.”
Credit terms made a difference to finance
Having payment on invoice and credit terms available has made such a different to finance. Our process is more streamlined - no more chasing receipts, no managing credit cards access, and, better cash flow.
Hayley Button, Central Operations Manager, Push Power
The Experience
For Push Power, the relationship has been straightforward and reliable.
“Our experience has been really good — it’s why we keep using you.”
Communication is consistent, issues are resolved quickly, and suitable options are always provided.
As Hayley summed up:
“No issues, no problems. Comfy Workers really worked for us and helps us do what we need to do.”
Comparing to Other Online Platforms
Being exclusively for businesses as opposed to focusing on leisure, there are some key differences in how Comfy Workers works. Although Comfy Workers is an alternative to Airbnb or Booking.com, it is important to understand some of the aspects that help the person booking on behalf of a company and for a team staying away.
Comfy Workers vs Airbnb: For Operations
|
Feature |
Comfy Workers offers... |
Airbnb for Work provides... |
|
National UK coverage |
✅ Full UK network for regional and rural sites |
✅ Strong supply nationwide - especially urban locations |
|
Custom sourcing |
✅ Capability to find new properties based on needs |
❌ Registered properties only |
|
Managed booking service |
✅ Optional with dedicated support |
❌ Self-service platform only |
|
Last-minute and urgent support |
✅ 1-hour shortlist options, direct contact |
⚠️ Depends on host response |
Comfy Workers vs Booking.com: Ops & Procurement Feature Comparison
Procurement want consistency in operations, improved efficiency in how accommodation is booked and simple resolutions should they be needed; how do things compare?
| Feature | Comfy Workers | Booking.com for Business |
| Multi-site team booking | ✅ One booking by project | ⚠️ Must book each site separately |
| Dedicated account support | ✅ Brief-based service with human follow-up | ❌ Self-service with email support only |
| Rapid last-minute coverage | ✅ 1-hour response option | ⚠️ Supplier availability dependent |
| Flexible amendments | ✅ Change dates, team size, locations without penalty | ⚠️ Requires cancel/rebook or host approval |
Ops teams spend less time firefighting and more on project delivery.
