Vertical Transportation (VT) Maintenance Management Consultancy
Our VT maintenance management consultancy provides technical expertise through our broad-ranging knowledge of the property sector to deliver practical advice and solutions which translate into real value. We work closely with property owners and managing agents to understand their clients’ operational and business requirements and agree our scope and objectives.
Through our in-depth understanding of the interaction between the many factors associated with vertical transportation services and property/facilities management, life expectancy, maintenance/repair costs, refurbishment/replacement costs.
Our VT maintenance management consultancy advises on the transportation and access services all aspects of building operation. This entails auditing of technical/contractual and regulatory compliance, ongoing performance management and ultimately delivering value for money. This is often preceded by the specification, procurement and mobilisation of lift and escalator maintenance contracts. We cover all aspects of lifts, escalators, moving walkways, window cleaning equipment, cradles and building maintenance units (BMUs).
Our VT maintenance management consultancy service ensures that the maintenance provider adheres to the specified contractual standards; which encompasses monitoring and reporting on contractor performance at either monthly or quarterly meetings. This service typically includes an adhoc advisory facility to provide necessary support in reviewing contractor quotations along with technical support as required.
VT Audit
Our VT audit service is comprehensive and covers the full spectrum of statutory compliance checks, documentation review of contractor log cards, non intrusive inspections of VT assets under maintenance. This is with the aim of assessing the contractor’s performance in accordance with the specification and industry best practice, identifying any technical defects, deficiencies or PPM shortfalls that need addressing.
VT Lifecycle Reports - Planned Maintenance Programme
The VT lifecycle service provides a financial plan and programme for the replacement or refurbishment of VT assets as they reach the end of their economical life in accordance with CIBSE Guide M, plant condition and our engineering experience. The report can include a description of the engineering services together with an overview of the condition along with the year on year budget recommendations.
Lift and Escalator Maintenance Contract Procurement
This service involves the review of the current VT services maintenance and the compilation of all contract tender documentation for issuing as part of a competitive open market tender process. This can include reviewing of VT asset registers, compilation of bespoke VT specification and forms of tender which will be incorporated into an approved contract document utilising agreed service providers. The service includes dealing with all queries/clarifications, contract negotiations, post tender interviews and compilation of a contract placing report in accordance with RICS service charge code of practise.