(The picture above shows pipework at Rochdale Town Hall)
CONTRACT COMPLETIONS
New Kershaw Pupil Referral Unit. Client: HH Smith
Fast-track refurbishment of an existing building to create a modern and safe PRU facility,
Stonyhurst College. Client: Stonyhurst College
Replacement and modifications to pipework services within the plantroom.
Fairfield Kitchen Works. Client: City Build
Modifications to existing kitchen areas to accommodate a revised scheme
Rochdale Phase 2. Client HH Smith
Restoration works including the refurbishment of existing and installation of new radiators together with further works to heating, domestic and ventilation.
Royal Blackburn Hospital Tower View Offices. Client: D&G Builders
Small-scale refurbishment of existing offices will create a better working environment.
Royal Lancaster Theatres 1-4. Client: City Build
Supply and installation of services to 4 new theatres.
Westmorland General Hospital – Client: NHS
Minor works were carried out to the AHU and ventilation systems.
More information can be found here.
NEW CONTRACT WINS
Bury College Woodbury Centre.
Refurbishment and modernisation of education facilities
Approx Value 750k
Ormskirk Hospital, D Ward Hospital Ward Refurbishment. Client D&G Builders
Approx Value 400k
Rochdale Town Hall Phase 3 and ASHP Works. Client: HH Smith
Restoration Works and installation, integration of ASHP into the existing heating installation
Approx Value 850k
John Rylands Library – Client: HH Smith
Refurbishment Works of this Grade 1 listed Library
Approx Value 500k
Ormskirk Hospital, Pharmacy Robot. Client D&G Builders
Installation of services to support the new pharmacy Robot installation works
Approx Value 75k
Furness General Fluoroscopy. Client: Pinningtons
Small scale Hospital refurbishment works
Approx Value 75k
Museum of Science & Industry Works Package 4. Client: HH Smith
Supply and installation of steam services to a new visitor exhibition centre; this installation is part of ongoing decarbonisation works at the site.
Approx Value 1.1M
Loreto College. Joint Venture with PEL supporting Caddick Construction
Expansion of Loreto College – details here
Approx Value 1.2M
St Marys School Burnley. Client: Direct works
A small Boiler room refurbishment to replace failing equipment.
Approx Value 50k
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MAINTENANCE UPDATE
Big Change
BigChange continues to expand with additional processes being added, including increased PPM reports, new job cards and improved workflows.
Lifecycle projects and summer works are fully on the way, with lots planned for plant improvements, efficiencies, and longevity—all of which will minimise clients’ risk of failure while keeping sites operational.
Service Performance Reviews
Review meetings have taken place with EWFM, LCC and WCHG to capture our service performance and review future works/projects – feedback is very positive from all.
EWFM
From 1st April, MBS Maintenance commenced a new PPM programme based on SFG20 for EWFM. Systems and processes are being reviewed and adapted regularly to ensure completion targets are achieved.
New Team Member
Due to continued growth, we welcomed new starter Sam Garner to the maintenance team.
Sam starts with MBS on July 15th and will be trained to work on the service desk alongside Jack and Mike, assisting in reactive and planned works delivery.
INDUSTRY UPDATES
Climate change is a global concern that affects every aspect of our lives, including the construction industry. Construction activities significantly contribute to carbon emissions and environmental degradation, but the industry also holds the key to mitigating climate change through innovative green building practices.
Our latest article examines how the construction industry can combat climate change by embracing green design, green architecture, and technologies like air-source and ground-source pumps.
Read the full article here.
TEAM NEWS
Murray’s attends charity boxing event
Murray Building Services supports several local charities including the Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone, a charity that works hard to transform lives and provide vital opportunities for the young people of the area.
The charity held its first Annual Boxing Event at King Georges Hall on 17th May and was attended by over 450 enthusiastic supporters including the management team at Murray’s. Read more about the event here.
Simon Turner retires after 22 years
It’s the end of an era for the management and staff at Murray’s as they prepare to say goodbye to Design Director Simon Turner, who plans to retire after 22 years of service.
When Simon joined Murray’s in 2002, The company had seven people on the payroll and a turnover of £382k.
Simon has played a significant role in growing Murray Building Services to the £8M business it is today, and as a result, both the Contract and Maintenance divisions are now firmly established in the North-West.
