Evolve Academy.
At a glance
- Multiple Education Buildings
- 630,000sq.ft surveyed
- Completed survey in live and sensitive settings
- Prepared Planned Preventative Maintenance
Project brief
Eteria were appointed to undertake visual inspection surveys and reporting for an Alternative Care Provision facility and a primary school, supporting the preparation of their Planned Maintenance Plan (PMP).
The PMP enables Evolve Academy to forecast and manage capital expenditure for repair and replacement of MEP systems. It also provides a clear overview of building condition, allowing works to be planned efficiently and cost effectively.
Challenges
Due to safeguarding requirements, the Alternative Care Provision facility could not be surveyed while students were on site, and access to a number of service areas was restricted to ensure students were unable to access plant or critical systems.
As a result, the survey programme required careful planning and close coordination with the site team to schedule access to relevant areas, including risers, ceiling voids, plant rooms, and other key service locations.
Eteria worked collaboratively with the on-site team to ensure the surveys could be completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the operation of the school. In addition, Eteria ensured that all engineers attending site held Enhanced DBS certification, enabling unescorted surveying where appropriate.
Results
Following completion of the inspections and reporting, Eteria successfully produced a PMP for each school. These plans provide Evolve Academy with a clear and prioritised understanding of the condition and remaining life of key MEP assets, enabling informed decision-making and forward planning.
The PMP schedules support the Academy in applying for grants and external funding where required, whilst also providing a robust basis for budgeting and forecasting capital expenditure over the next five years.
We are focused on applying practical, forward-thinking technologies to improve the efficiency and sustainability of assets and their operations. Our goal is to support carbon reduction by using innovation blended with traditional practices to ensure a robust solution.