Farnborough Hill Girls School
We consulted with the Farnborough Hill Trust over a full technical design of the M&E services, as part of an overall project to develop a, central courtyard area, into a breakout lounge space. The property is of Grade 1 listing and therefore we have engaged with the planning and heritage preservation authorities during all phases of our design consultation.
Smeg, Abingdon
We initially surveyed the property, now accomodating Smeg UK HQ, on the basis of giving pre-aquisition advice relative to the suitability for a commercial office ocupation. We were then appointed by Smeg to, oversee the complete fit-out of M&E engineering services. This role involved providing a performance specification through to overseeing the testing and commisioning of the completed installation.
Working as M&E services technical advisor to the design and build Contractor, we oversaw the installation and commissioning of all engineering services installed within the new UK headquarters of Adobe in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
We assisted Audi with finding a suitable PPM maintenance and service partner to look after the mechanical and electrical engineering services within several of their UK car showrooms. This exercise involved us visiting specific sites within the South of England in order to understand their detailed requirements, relative to the control of air-conditioning temperature and lighting levels.
We undertook a complete design of the domestic water, drainage and ventilation services, required within Fitness First’s Sports Centre in Beckenham, South London.
Over a 30-day period, we visited 40 NCP car parks, throughout the UK, in order to establish a schedule of assets relative to the electrical distribution and sprinkler installation networks. Strategic planning and the understanding of travel logistics were key to succeeding in this commission which we completed on time and within budget.
We hand collected a schedule of assets for our clients, such that they would be able to identify expiry of life-cycle, relative to ongoing liabilities for expenditure under budgets for R&M and CAPEX.
We undertook this role in several hospitals throughout the UK including Leeds and Liverpool.
We undertook a schedule of dilapidations for our client that would be served upon the occupying tenant of a 100,000ft² commercial office facility adjacent to Gatwick Airport. We then represented the client, in negotiations with the tenants engineering consultants and surveyors in order to reach a suitable claims resolution.
12 Soho Square, London
We undertook a dilapidation schedule for the owners of this property. Using the ‘Scott’ schedule, we documented all mechanical and electrical services issues of repair and reinstatement and used this information to represent our client in the High Court. During a five-day period, we acted as an expert witness in a claim against the outgoing tenant, which was eventually settled in our clients favour. This was deemed by the courts to be a groundbreaking case and as such it is now referred to in educational law. We received specific praise from the judge after the case, in relation to our professional behaviour during our time within the court.
Elemis, Mayfair
We consulted with Elemis at their Mayfair day spa relative to an air-conditioning installation that had previously been commissioned by others and was not working to their satisfaction. By unravelling the design techniques used by the installation contractors, we were able to offer advice to our client, that enabled them to undertake corrective works and improve the overall environmental conditions within the spa.
Peldon Court, Richmond
Here we undertook a full design of individual gas-fired heating installations to 100 flats of mixed responsibility and ownership, across three sites, on the outskirts of Richmond in Surrey. We performed this role in association with Richmond Housing Partnership. From initially inspecting the individual flats, to presenting our designs at the local Town Hall, during an open evening of consultation with all residents and housing partnership representatives. We then oversaw all mechanical and electrical installations, including the commissioning and final setting to work of the new systems.
Vevo, Kings Cross
Working directly for the client, we oversaw the complete mechanical and electrical engineering services fit-out of the historic ‘Lighthouse’ building in King’s Cross, London. From initial consultation, regarding building contractor appointment, through to the commissioning and setting to work of the various systems, we assisted our client in understanding the nature of the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installations, such that they would achieve full benefit from their use. Once they had settled in, we assisted them further over the appointment of suitable PPM maintenance and servicing partners.
Sir John Lyon House, London
We were initially asked to provide cost advice on quotations received for multiple ventilation fan replacements on the roof. Instead of taking things at face value, we looked at the bigger picture and recommended a full refurbishment of the seriously neglected infrastructure. Our commission extended to surveying, designing of a new system and PM duties, in accordance with Section 20 protocols.
Soho Housing Association
We were asked to survey the MEP services and give advice on condition and remaining life-cycle. This was a particularly challenging task as it involved accessing over 100 properties, during the most stringent time of Covid lockdown. We had only 6 weeks to complete the surveys and using a carefully strategized movement programme, we did so. Further surveying opportunities involving 6 tower blocks in Ramsgate and Margate, were subsequently received from our satisfied client.
Canvas Offices
Through our connections within the industry, we managed to secure the commission to survey and advise on MEP services within 9 of their London based flexible Office locations.
This was performed during the Covid lockdown and enabled our client to plan capex and expansion for the years that followed.
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
Post Grenfell and during Covid lockdown, we undertook multiple surveys for RBKC.
Predominantly these surveys were to establish current fire safety provisions within their existing stock of block managed apartments. We had to site measure, produce CAD plans and make recommendations for improvements. The services surveyed included Fire panels, detection/alarm devices, escape routes and emergency lighting. A total of 65 properties were completed during a 6 week period.
HMRC
During the most restrictive time of the 2020 Covid lockdown, we were asked to complete asset surveys of all MEP services, installed within the HMRC’s newly created lorry parks. There were 4 locations that were permanently changing, as a result of BREXIT and the need to reduce HGV congestion on the main roads towards the Dover and Folkestone channel crossing points. We worked safely and with authority until such time as the assets became stabilised and consistent.
Invensys, Durrington
We undertook a design and cost feasibility to install full heating, ventilation and air conditioning services into a 150,000ft² industrial unit in Durrington, West Sussex. This involved designing a new system based on calculations for heating and cooling throughout the property which would evolve into a full specification for the installation of HVAC services to all areas of warehouse, production suite and administrational offices.
Boundary Row & St Dunstan’s Hill, London
At both of these locations, we produced a design performance specification for the new M&E services required as part of Cat B fit-outs for a serviced office company. The services spanned a total area of 70,000ft² arranged over a combined 13 floor levels. Post contractor appointment, we were retained to oversee the installation, commissioning and signing off for all M&E services in accordance with our clients requirements.
NHS, HMS prisons and East Kent Police Stations
Being able to declare a clean past and history, we were selected to survey the MEP services within most of the major prisons and police stations, throughout Southeast Kent. The basis of these surveys was capex and we delivered on time and to our clients complete satisfaction. Through a third party, we also surveyed NHS property throughout London and the home counties, in order to assess current hygiene compliance. The maternity hospital at NHS Newham was also surveyed, for a separate client, with a view to addressing fire compartmentalisation non-compliance.
Celebrity House Purchase, Ramsgate
I was delighted to have been asked personally, to undertake an MEP services Due Diligence, around the potential new home of a famous singer & music producer from L.A. We can only disclose that it was a million pound plus, multi storey townhouse on the Southeast coast of Britain and so delighted to have met the man himself, we wish him well in his new home.
“The Black Cat” – Camden
We were approached by a self-funded group of enthusiasts, hell bent on restoring this infamous London pub to its former glory. Empathising with their plight to take back ownership from the potential re-developers, we undertook MEP surveys and gave cost advice recommendations….Free of charge.
Once it re-opens, we shall be there at the bar, to celebrate with our trusted client .
Landlords Dilapidations
Working in association with a number of RICS Chartered Surveying practices, we have undertaken multiple MEP services dilapidation surveys, throughout the UK.
There are simply too many to mention but we have completed all of them on time and have never had a recourse for complaint or dissatisfaction.
The furthest extremities of our past commissions are Dorset, East Sussex, Newcastle and Manchester.
Tripadvisor, Oxford
At their new UK Headquarters, we produced a design performance specification for the new mechanical and electrical services required as part of a Cat B fit-out. The services spanned an area of 40,000ft², arranged over 5 floor levels. Post contractor appointment, we were retained to oversee the installation, commissioning and signing off, for all engineering services in accordance with our clients requirements. A follow up appointment was secured within the annexe building adjacent to the main HQ.
SVP Global, Mayfair
Our role here was to undertake a dispute resolution process between our client and their appointed M&E contractor. Having investigated all aspects of the works completed to the base-build HVAC system, we structured a plan whereby the entire installation would be re-commissioned and demonstrated, as working suitably. We oversaw relevant remedial works and finally witnessed the correct operation before signing off all certification on behalf of our client.
ON Semiconductor, Bracknell
Here we managed a process of tendering all mechanical and electrical engineering services planned maintenance works, for a fixed 3-year period. Our role involved meeting with our client in order to establish specific requirements, before compiling a contract specification in accordance with industry code: SFG20. We analysed tender bids, chaired post tender interviews and oversaw the ultimate appointment of the clients new service partners.
Coats, Glasgow
At their new Scottish offices, we produced a design performance specification for the new M&E services required as part of a CAT B fit-out. The services spanned an area of 15,000ft² arranged over a single floor level. Post contractor appointment, we were retained to oversee the installation, commissioning and signing off for all M&E services in accordance with our clients requirements. The project lasted 6 weeks and we were present at weekly site-based progress meetings throughout that time.