Asset Engineering Archives - Eteria

New Collaborative Learning Trust

Nathan C — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:35:21 +0000

New Collaborative Learning Trust.

At a glance

Multiple educational buildings
Total of 650,000 sq.ft surveyed
Completed under live/occupied and sensitive settings

Project brief

Eteria were appointed to undertake visual inspection surveys and reporting for a number of colleges and schools to prepare their Presentation Maintenance Plan (PMP). These documents allow New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) to forecast and manage the anticipated capital expenditure to repair and replace MEP equipment over the upcoming years.

Whilst PMP schedules are primarily used to support requests for funding, they can also provide a holistic view of the building and its systems so that the replacement of equipment can be undertaken in the most economical and efficient manner.

Challenges

The colleges and schools were still in use by the students and teaching staff. This posed the challenge of moving and surveying discretely and documenting the relevant information, all the while not disrupting classes and the general teaching environment.

In response, the Eteria team were flexible to the situation and coordinates their survey with the school timetables to maximise any times of free access. Furthermore, Eteria ensured that all engineers held DBS Enhanced certificates to allow unescorted surveying, this freeing-up the onsite facilities team to continue their daily work.

Results

A total of 650,000sq.ft of educational setting was successfully surveyed and reported upon within a tight timeframe.

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.

Evan Rodis

Owner and Director, Eteria

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Evolve Academy

Nathan C — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:07:06 +0000

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.

Evan Rodis

Owner and Director, Eteria

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First Floor, 45 Grosvenor Road, St Albans

Nathan C — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:38:24 +0000

First Floor, 45 Grosvenor Road, St Albans.

At a glance

Large Technology End Client
15,000 Sq Ft Surveyed
Pre Lease advice
Detailed review of as built

Project brief

Eteria were appointed to undertake an in-depth Technical Due Diligence (TDD) survey for a large technology company seeking to relocate offices. This included surveying and reporting on the proposed new office space.

The TDD report assessed the suitability of the space against the client’s operational requirements and identified key risks, constraints, and considerations to inform decision-making.

Challenges

The client provided an extensive brief outlining their operational requirements, including a large communications room and high power demand. To confirm whether the proposed space could accommodate these needs, Eteria reviewed the incoming electrical supply and determined it was unlikely to provide sufficient capacity.

This risk was highlighted to the client to enable early discussions with the Landlord regarding potential upgrades or mitigation measures.

Results

The risks identified through the TDD assessment were escalated to the Landlord and directly informed negotiations.

This allowed key constraints to be addressed early, ensuring the space could meet the Client’s operational requirements and reducing the risk of disruption, delay, or unplanned costs.

Evan Rodis

Owner and Director, Eteria

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Tower Hamlets Leisure Centres, London

Nathan C — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:15:30 +0000

Tower Hamlets Leisure Centres, London.

At a glance

Portfolio of 5 Leisure Centres
Dilapidations value of £5M
Client – Carter Jonas
M&E Asset Engineering
Dilapidations

Project brief

Our team was appointed by Carter Jonas to undertake a portfolio survey and dilapidations schedule across five leisure centres located within the borough of Tower Hamlets. The combined net internal floor area exceeded 15,000 m², comprising a diverse mix of facilities and engineering installations. The scope of our appointment was to undertake detailed inspections of each property, focusing on the condition, maintenance history, and potential liabilities associated with the building fabric and engineering systems.

Our approach

We spent time to ensure that detailed data is collected during our inspection. We then developed detailed schedules of condition and identified remedial works, enabling Carter Jonas and the managing agent to make informed decisions regarding ongoing maintenance, potential capital investment, and dilapidations liabilities. A vital aspect of this instruction was to ensure close collaboration with the on-site maintenance teams to understand the history of past repairs and maintenance strategies.

Results

Our output was a pack of documents that provided our Client the following:

Included clear and actionable dilapidations schedules
Highlighted potential reinstatement liabilities
Offered practical and cost-effective recommendations for remedial works
Strengthened the Landlord’s position when managing landlord-tenant liabilities

Our understanding of M&E systems and their impact on building operation, maintenance, and liabilities is built on years of asset engineering experience. We combine technical expertise with a commercial mind to deliver focused, actionable advice tailored to our clients’ specific goals, particularly when navigating complex dilapidations matters.

Evan Rodis

Owner and Director, Eteria

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Devonshire House, London

Nathan C — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:17:54 +0000

Devonshire House, London.

At a glance

15,000 sq ft office premises
Dilapidations value of £500k
Client – SGL Surveyors
M&E Asset Engineering
Dilapidations

Project brief

We had the opportunity to work with SGL Surveyors on a significant commercial office dilapidations project. Our client, the tenant of two large floors within the building, had been served a dilapidations claim by the landlord.
Our role was to defend the tenant’s position and provide a detailed response to the landlord’s claim, addressing each item individually, with the goal of reducing our client’s financial liability.

Our approach

Through our careful and comprehensive approach, we identified several items that were not documented in the lease or license to alter agreements, which could be contested. By thoroughly reviewing on-site manuals and related documentation, we were able to uncover critical information that strengthened our defence. This allowed us to develop a robust, well-supported response to the landlord, effectively protecting our client’s interests.

As part of their overall strategy to mitigate and reduce liability, our client chose to pursue a tender exercise to obtain competitive market prices. Our team took the lead in preparing a comprehensive technical tender pack and a detailed specification for the works outlined in the dilapidations claim. These documents allowed contractors to provide accurate pricing in the open market.

Results

Leveraging our team’s expertise in dilapidations and extensive experience in design and specification, we translated this strategy into an actionable solution. This approach ensured that our client was well-positioned to achieve the best possible outcome, further reducing their liability to the landlord.

Evan Rodis

Owner and Director, Eteria

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