As members of the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), the recent BIFM Awards which took place in London were inspiring to watch.
The awards are the biggest and most prestigious event in the UK’s facilities management calendar, and give national recognition to the leaders in our profession.
The BIFM developed these awards to celebrate the increasingly strategic profile of facilities management by highlighting the key role it plays in the success of public and private sector organisations. After all, a well maintained facilities management solution keeps our clients’ residential properties, commercial premises and industrial units operating efficiently.
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We’ve just returned from attending the Energy Solutions Show at Olympia. Supported by the British Institute of Facilities Management, of which DMG Delta is a member.
It was a great opportunity to discuss the latest products and technologies for improving the energy efficiency of organisations. Running parallel to this show was the M&E Building Services Event. Here we heard from top speakers about new building legislation and regulatory changes.
It provided a useful reminder of the recent consolidation of building regulations, with clarification on requirements that have been in contention such as the question: When is work on a flat roof a repair and when is it a renovation requiring Part L permission? The simplest answer is to ask us! The continuing drive for zero-carbon buildings was also put into focus with the challenge for non-domestic buildings being achieving the optimum balance between reducing heating, cooling and electric lighting demand.
As maintenance specialists, it was good to confirm the latest developments in energy management. From retrofitting boiler load optimisation devices to energy saving light bulbs and occupancy sensors, what impressed us with this 2011 show is how practical these options have become. Read more…
We are very excited and proud to be able to announce that for the first time in our history, we have embarked on an Apprenticeship training scheme. We have now taken on two Apprentices, who both started with the company in September. A very warm welcome on board to both Daniel Driscoll and Thomas Poynter.
Historically, we have taken on one or two ‘trainee’ engineers and trained them up ourselves on the job, a method that has worked very well in the past and has produced some very talented engineers.
From now on however, we will be working in close conjunction with Mid Kent College, and our two new recruits will be attending a Plumbing and Heating course there on a long term day release basis to learn the trade. Alongside this, they will be out on the road working with, and learning from, their respective mentors, Dan Mitchell and Mick Walsh.
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September 29, 2011
by DMG
We’re taking a keen interest in the development of the Olympic Park in East London, home to next year’s Games. It’s a ground-breaking project and sees the construction and building maintenance of both the Park and Olympic Village which houses the athletes.
Areas particularly sparking our interest:
- The Energy Centre – London 2012 quite rightly has a strong focus on sustainability, and the energy centre will support it’s commitment to using renewable and energy-efficient technology. With 2.5 square kilometres of venues to heat and cool, this is a significant undertaking.
- The Velodrome – the heart of the Park, and the first to be completed, will see cyclists competing for gold next year. With 6,000 spectator seats available, it’s essential that the facilities management of this complex run smoothly.
- The Pumping Station – as part of the development, a pumping station has been built for plumbing and sanitation facilities to remove waste from the Park and Olympic Village. This is a critical part of the complex and needs to be reliable and maintained.
- The Primary Substation – this is the ‘backbone’ for the development and provides the gas, water, telecommunications, water and sewage for the whole complex. Without it, the Games simply couldn’t take place.
September 12, 2011
by DMG
On-site maintenance support for the Canary Riverside complex.
We understand that the role of a property manager is complex. You have demands to meet from tenants, inspection queries, security issues, budget decisions – the list is endless. DMG Delta can lessen this load by providing building maintenance and facilities management for your building. We’ll do this by devising a Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule that meets your needs.
Who do we help?
We’re serious about the level of service we provide to our customers, and the partnerships we build with our Commercial and Residential Property Managers are the cornerstone of our business. Some of these even stretch back nearly thirty years.
Nell Gwynn House is a good example of how we work for Residential Property Managers. Or take a look at the Canary Riverside case study for an example of successful facilities management for Commercial Property Managers.
DMG Delta offers complete engineering maintenance services including air conditioning, heating and boiler plant, electrical, plumbing and water treatment. Read more…
