CBRE’s North West Engineering team has future-proofed multiple properties on behalf of National Museums Liverpool, following the completion of vital mechanical dilapidations inspections across their buildings portfolio.
The team undertook conditions surveys and advised on financial planning to safeguard 19 properties, including flagship museums, galleries, an office and a warehouse.
Assessments were completed to provide the new mechanical facilities management (FM) contractor with a clear understanding of the current conditions of mechanical systems, confirmation of asset schedules and to identify any potential issues or technical risks in providing the new FM contract.
The resulting capital and maintenance strategy ensures efficient FM contract delivery to the Museums. These inspections were crucial to enable an informed decision making process and to support the museums in their budget planning for future capital projects.
Led by CBRE Senior Engineer Emma Chapman, inspections were carried out at prestigious Liverpool buildings, including County Sessions House, Walker Art Gallery, World Museum, Maritime Museum and Lady Lever Art Gallery.
Emma Chapman, CBRE’s Senior Engineer, National Engineering Consultancy, commented:
“With such a large portfolio, co-ordination between all parties was key to the success of the inspections being completed promptly. After providing our initial brief to the maintenance contractor we also presented an overview of potential capital works required in the next five years to our client, providing reassurance to both the new maintenance provider and the building management team.”
