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Matthew Johnson, heating engineer at Signum FM, shares his expert advice on why mechanical servicing is paramount to minimising any potential issues that could crop up over time and wear and tear.

Maintenance on plant and equipment is carried out to prevent problems arising, to put faults right, and to ensure equipment is working effectively and safely. This is essential to keep you and your team safe and to keep processes in your business running exactly as they should be.

Some of the tangible benefits involved in a regular maintenance plan for all your HVAC and associated mechanical equipment include the following.

1. Lower energy bills

A poorly functioning system results in higher energy bills. If the system is not running at peak efficiency, it will take more and more energy to heat, cool or ventilate your premises to the level at which you feel comfortable. Planned upkeep on your HVAC system means lower energy costs because a well-maintained system reduces energy usage and ultimately reduces carbon emissions.

2. Fewer repair bills

All HVAC and associated mechanical systems, even the very best ones, will occasionally have problems. Planned maintenance, however, means fewer repairs because our qualified engineers will spot them ahead of time. It makes much more sense to replace a worn part before they cause severe problems and costly repairs.

3. Avoid catastrophes

A regular maintenance plan reduces the chances of a catastrophic failure. It is also a savvy financial decision. The cost of a proper maintenance plan reduces the likelihood that you will pay much more for an emergency fix.

4. Equipment lasts longer

Regular maintenance keeps your equipment in tip top condition, ultimately ensuring it will last longer, and reduces the likelihood you will need to replace whole systems after only a few years.

5. Better air quality

During the past year this cannot be anymore important. Your entire workforce will breathe more  easily and feel healthier when you remove particles of dust and reduce airborne germ transmission. Indoor air quality is particularly vital if anyone in your business has asthma or allergies.

6. Keeping you and your employees safe

If an HVAC system has a problem, it may not only result in costly repairs, but it could also endanger yourself and your staff. The hazards posed by HVAC equipment can be very high with a deadly mix of gas, electricity and water, but dealt with by professional engineers, these risks can be all but eliminated. A regular maintenance plan keeps your equipment running smoothly and offers greater protection against risk.

How can we help?
Our team is able to coordinate the needs of your equipment into a planned maintenance schedule taking away any stress and managing your systems professionally according to industry regulations.

All manufacturers recommend that their equipment is inspected and serviced annually or more depending on the usage.

Signum Facilities Management are here to help you achieve your goal. For more information, please call our team on 01302 340 695.

 

When it comes to your business, it’s essential to put time and energy into your company’s core activities to ensure they’re the best they can be. And that’s why we believe that outsourcing your planned and reactive maintenance is so beneficial, so that you can trust that it’s taken care of and focus on your services.

Those core activities are vital to the efficiency and effectiveness of a company, and that’s why here at Signum Facilities Management we know that outsourcing is the answer. Allowing a knowledgeable company with specialist skills and expertise to look after your daily operations frees up your time to concentrate on what’s of utmost importance – your customers, services and values.

This really can offer a much needed competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace.

Here we outline just a few of the advantages of enlisting the help of a facilities management company.

Cost saving

When it comes down to it, cost is always paramount in a company’s decision making process. And aside from salaries, occupancy costs are the second highest costs to any company. That’s why it makes sense to manage those costs professionally which is more financially efficient in the long term. Get it done correctly, first time, by professionals.

Core business

The core activities of your business should take first priority. Allowing your resources to be focused on the fundamentals – your customers, services and values – means that you already setting the business up for success. It makes less business sense then, to dilute resources by conducting operations that your company doesn’t specialise in.

Best practice

Best practice is continually evolving in every sector, but particularly for facilities management. Companies in this sector are required to deliver a best practice system which means they can offer a premium performance to a buyer, very efficiently. What does this mean for you? That if you outsource, your facilities management company will be up to date on all legalisation and guidance so you can rest assured and eliminate those heavy investment costs.

Optimise your in-house employees

A brilliant advantage of the financial savings that can be made by outsourcing to a facilities management company is that they can be reinvested into your workforce. Enhance the skills of your employees and their business potential while also building staff retention by simply enabling your maintenance operations to be handled by professionals.

Personnel retention

A comfortable, safe and inspiring work environment results in motivated and productive staff, which is invaluable. It’s essential that a company can see the true potential of its employees, help them grow and also attract talent in the industry. A smooth-running workspace is a crucial component for this.

Safety

Safety in the workplace is a non-negotiable in today’s world, and as we all know, these standards are continually developing and employees rightly expect that companies meet them. Safety is key for any business and outsourcing to a facilities management company ensures that safety is never compromised.

All these benefits for recruiting a facilities management company are being utilised by those companies who know that asking the professionals is the right step for longevity in their business. Don’t get left behind!

Signum Facilities Management are here to help you achieve your goal. For more information, please call our team on 01302 340 695

We have added a really important new appointment to our team here at Signum welcoming Steve Egbury (40) into the new position of operations manager.

Steve joins our growing company with a wealth of experience having spent much of his working career in finance, specialising over the last four years in the drainage and construction sector.

Steve said: “My extensive background in sales and customer service within the commercial sector, has allowed me to gain a great deal of experience in operations and leading major accounts for some of the biggest names in logistics and warehousing. The opportunity to work for a highly respectable company like Signum FM came at just the right time for me as I was looking for a new challenge.

“I am really pleased to be working with Jill and Ian Wood, both directors, as our paths have crossed in the past in my previous roles so I know what a great family business they have built.

“I’m looking forward to being part of an award-winning company, who always deliver on their promises to their clients and am already enjoying being part of the facilities management industry which is so varied and rewarding.”

Outside of work, Steve, who is from Doncaster, enjoys spending time with his partner and three girls, as well as playing golf and cycling.

Jill Wood, managing director of Signum Facilities Management, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Steve to our team here at Signum. He joins us with just the right background to help our company grow and move up to the next level as we look to expand our offering and build our business within Doncaster, Yorkshire and beyond.

“As has been the case for lots of businesses up and down the country, the least year has been difficult but we are really confident about the future and Steve’s appointment is the next step in our exciting growth plans.”