SPIE UK has secured a new contract for refurbishment works on central London offices for Places for People
The refurbishment work encompasses a range of intelligent solutions aimed at improving the staff experience of Places for People’s employees.
Improvements include a gym, cycle store, and shower facilities, increased number of meeting rooms with updated audiovisual technology, a new vending area, breakout spaces and acoustic pods.
The refurbished office will also be equipped with occupancy sensors to allow Places for People to monitor space utilisation and optimise energy usage.
A joined-up approach
SPIE was awarded the contract thanks to the collaborative, joined-up approach that they applied to the task. By bringing together building, mechanical & electrical and fire & security engineering expertise from across the SPIE UK business, the approach delivered the best value for Places for People.
As part of this process, SPIE worked to produce the integrated M&E design, which will now be executed by the delivery team.
Logistic challenges
The new Places for People office are on a red route with restricted waiting and loading times, meaning that the organisation of just-in-time deliveries and daily waste collections is of vital importance during the contract.
Steven Farmer, divisional managing director at SPIE UK, said: “We’re incredibly pleased to continue our work with Places for People as they modernise their facilities.
“Drawing on the wide range of skills from across the SPIE UK business, we were able to demonstrate how a coordinated approach would deliver great value whilst ensuring a high-quality standard of work.
“We look forward to working with Places for People over the coming weeks and hope to continue our strong relationship in the future.”
Martin Hughes, head of corporate facilities at Places for People, added: “We’re delighted to work once more with SPIE on our refurbished Regional Hub office, having previously been impressed with the standard of work they have delivered in the past.
“With logistics a major factor in the successful delivery of the project, the joined-up approach that SPIE UK has demonstrated gave us the confidence that they will deliver to our specifications.”
