Buildings management covers anything from a one-off emergency repair to a complete retained service that leaves all maintenance in the hands of the experts.
Facilities Management Solutions (FMS) supports a wide variety of commercial properties in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, providing reactive and planned property management solutions including drainage, electrical services, HVAC service, asbestos services and day-to-day building management, as well anything else a commercial site may require.
Some projects are, of course, bigger than others and a recent roof replacement for a Milton Keynes client involved a full range of services from project management to on-site expertise through to final handover.
Case study
Most people don’t realise there’s a roofing issue until it’s too late because the problems aren’t always as simple as a visible break or a leak. Some are less apparent, such as drainage issues or how the roof impacts the energy efficiency of the building.
FMS provides all manner of roofing projects, from gutter and roof clearing all the way to a full-scale roof replacement and has recently completed a major project for a commercial client, replacing the roof of a warehouse and a small adjoining office.
The first issue to address was the presence of asbestos. Since 2000, it has been illegal to build with asbestos in the UK and since then it has been phased out from both domestic and commercial properties.
While having asbestos in your building isn’t illegal, it must be regularly assessed and it has to remain in near-perfect condition, as the fibres are dangerous if inhaled. FMS always advises the safe removal and disposal of asbestos where appropriate. Due to the contents of the warehouse and the severe deterioration of the material, the asbestos was removed from the roof, not only making it safer but modernising the building to bring it in line with modern warehouses. Regular airborne asbestos monitoring was completed throughout the project, giving the client peace of mind.
An invisible but impactful issue with an old roof is the negative impact it can have on energy bills. There were many factors which impacted the energy efficiency of the old roof in this case, and they have now been drastically improved.
The solar reflection of the previous asbestos roof was poor, and the ventilation wasn’t good – meaning that the inside of the building got very hot during the summer and extremely cold in the winter.
The new roof has roof lights, which has a massive impact on electricity bills, as when it is bright outside, the warehouse can be lit entirely by natural light. This saves energy – and therefore money – and also makes the warehouse feel brighter and fresh, leading to a generally more pleasant working environment.
The modern materials of the roof itself also have an impact on the energy rating of the roof, and in turn, the site. The replacement improved the energy rating of the site all the way from E to B, which will save the client a significant amount of money moving forward.
The outcome
Firstly, it goes without saying that the new roof looks significantly better. The modern-looking building, with the new external wall cladding that surrounds the roof and loading bays gave the building a much-needed update.
Naturally, this isn’t a reason to replace a roof, but it’s an added bonus that makes the site look cleaner and more modern.
The client said:
“FMS and the team have been amazing and supportive throughout the complete roof replacement. Their communication and dedication to the project has been exemplary and the roofing team have been a pleasure to work with.
“We are so pleased with the result that we are now looking to replicate this project on another of our properties. Great job, FMS!”
Service benefits
FMS has engineers and specialists based in and around Milton Keynes, on hand around the clock to ensure premises are efficient, safe and in good repair. The key benefits of the FMS service include:
- One single point of contact
- A reliable and reactive service
- A complete, stress-free solution
- Full project management
- No retainer fees or hidden costs
Operations Director Dan Cole said:
“At FMS we provide all manner of roofing projects, from gutter cleaning to a full roof replacement as
part of the wide range of services we off er to businesses of all sizes.
“All our services are designed to cater to specific requirements, and we’re happy to provide a free, no-obligation survey to make recommendations about any work we suggest your property needs; or, if you already have ideas or plans for something you want to improve, just let us know.”
Find out more about Facilities Management Solutions on 01908 034040, email info@fmsolutions.co.uk or visit the website here.
