Commercial
Kimpton has a proven track record across a range of new build
and refurbishment office projects as well as other larger
commercial enterprises such as leisure and tourist attractions.
Chester Zoo - Planned
Preventative Maintenance
Liverpool Philharmonic -
Maintenance Contract
Speke Hall - Planned
Preventative Maintenance
LIPA - Rolling Maintenance
Contract
Chester Zoo -
Planned Preventative Maintenance
The Client
Founded in the early 1930's Chester Zoo has grown to become one
of the largest charity zoos in the UK. Spread across some 110 acres
of land and home to over 500 different species of animal, the zoo
is now internationally renowned for its innovative enclosure
designs, conservation strategies and successful breeding
projects.
The Projects
Few environments present more challenging and diverse site
service requirements than a zoo, and Chester Zoo, which prides
itself on the display, breeding and conservation of some of the
most exciting species of wild animals anywhere in the UK, requires
major ongoing upkeep in terms of site services and maintenance.
The Solution
Having originally won the contract in the 1980's, Kimpton have
been retained as the zoo's sole site maintenance provider.
Throughout that time they have retained the planned
preventative maintenance (PPM) contract
for the entire space heating, air handling and air
conditioning equipment installations site wide, including
the Visitors Centre, all animal enclosures and domestic staff
residences.
Given the range of environmental conditions required across the
site it's little wonder that there are over 100 separate systems
needed, including oil, gas and LPG fired boilers, warm air and
water-based heating and cooling systems.
Regular maintenance visits by Kimpton engineers are augmented by
its responsive call-out support service in the event of emergency
H&V problems or repairs. With the zoo open to
visitors all year round this can be a vital resource particularly
in the peak climatic periods, i.e. summer and winter.
As well as maintenance provision, Kimpton is one of a number of
suppliers involved in the small works design and installation of
new systems as new animal exhibits and their enclosures are
introduced. This has seen involvement in some of the zoo's most
popular recent attractions including the Elephant and Giraffe
enclosures, the Capuchin monkey house and the Secret World of the
Okapai exhibit.
In 2003 Kimptons was involved in the Tsavo Black Rhino
Experience, purpose built accommodation to recreate the natural
surroundings in which to breed and keep rare Black rhinos. More
recently, they worked on a thermostatically-controlled hot air
system in the 'Islands in Danger' enclosure, home to several rare
island species most notably Komodo Dragons.
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Liverpool
Philharmonic - Maintenance Contract
The Client
Originally described as the best concert hall in Europe when it
opened in 1849, before being destroyed by fire in 1933, Liverpool
Philharmonic Hall was restored to its full art deco splendour as a
concert hall and cinema in 1995 following a £10.3 million
refurbishment.
An acclaimed and integral part of Liverpool's musical and
artistic life, the venue has an illustrious history of bringing the
top names from rock, jazz, roots, classical and contemporary music
to the city and continues to present over 250 concerts, events and
films attended by over quarter of a million people each year.
The Challenge
Some two years in the planning and execution, the Hall's 1995
refurbishment included a major modernisation
programme of the 1930's structure and the addition of a new office
wing. At the time Kimpton Building Services was awarded the
contract to carry out the installation of all heating and
ventilation equipment. This was a demanding project that
had to maintain the overall character of this famous building
whilst accommodating the specific heating and ventilation
requirements of a modern venue and without any noise
transfer from equipment to performance areas.
Having successfully completed the refurbishment work and gained
such detailed knowledge of the equipment and site requirements,
Kimpton have been retained ever since to carry out the Hall's
service and maintenance contract. Separately, Kimpton's air
conditioning division has also successfully tendered for
some recent project work.
The Solution
A rolling planned preventative maintenance
(PPM) programme sees Kimpton perform twice yearly checks of all
building services plant, augmented by call-outs to unforeseen
breakdowns.
A range of equipment needs to be maintained including gas fired
boilers, large air handling equipment providing
heating and cooling to the auditorium, backstage and other areas
throughout the site, stand alone air conditioning
systems, humidifiers and other associated equipment.
Kimpton engineers work closely with the Hall's maintenance
supervisor, Steve bragger, to oversee the programme.
In addition, Kimpton has also recently completed several
important air conditioning installations, fitting
Mitsubishi air conditioning systems within the
performers' 'Green Room', IT server room and
Amplifier Room, where the system has been designed to prevent the
20 amplifiers that make up the main stage sound system from
overheating.
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Speke Hall - Planned
Preventative Maintenance
The Client
One of Britain's most famous Tudor manor houses, Speke Hall just
outside Liverpool is over 400 years old. Considered to be one of
the most outstanding examples of a traditional black and white
timberwork building, the National Trust-owned house and gardens is
now a hugely popular North West visitor attraction.
The Challenge
Six years ago, as part of a major refurbishment
project, the site's Grade 2 Listed 'Home Farm' building
that had stood redundant for over 60 years was converted into a new
Visitor Reception Area including restaurant and shop.
At the same time, the Grade 1 Listed Hall, originally built in
1530, also underwent major refurbishment, with new central
heating and domestic hot water system installations
carried out in both buildings.
The new equipment requires regular planned preventative
maintenance (PPM) to be scheduled in
around the Hall's busy calendar.
The Solution
Kimpton Building services were appointed to carry out the
conversion of the original oil fired central
heating system into an LPG system in the
main Hall.
Since this refurbishment programme, Kimpton has
also maintained a rolling PPM programme at Speke
Hall, performing twice yearly checks of all building
services plant, supported by breakdown and maintenance
response in the event of problems such as boiler
faults, leaks or burst pipes.
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LIPA - Rolling Maintenance
Contract
The Client
Founded in 1996 by Sir Paul McCartney and Mark
Featherstone-Witty, the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is
dedicated to providing the best teaching and learning for people
who want to pursue a lasting career in the arts and entertainment
economy, whether as performers or those who make performance
possible.
The original project involved the complete refurbishment of the
Grade II listed building which dated back to 1825 and had formerly
been McCartney's old grammar school.
The Challenge
Conversion of the original site into LIPA required a highly
complex building refurbishment, with Kimpton's
Contracts Division responsible for the original mechanical services
installation at the site. The need to maintain the overall
character of the listed building whilst accommodating the specific
heating, ventilation and acoustic requirements of a modern
auditorium venue presented a very challenging project.
Having successfully completed this and gained such detailed
knowledge and understanding of the equipment and site, Kimpton has
been retained ever since to carry out the service and maintenance
contract
The Solution
A rolling planned preventative maintenance
(PPM) programme sees Kimpton maintain monthly
checks and assessment of all building services plant, augmented by
call-outs and breakdown response in the event of any unforeseen
problems.
A wide range of high efficient boiler plant, air handling and
air conditioning units, pumps and pipe work
require ongoing service and maintenance with additional dedicated
bi-annual programmes of work carried out by Kimpton at Christmas
and LIPA's 'dark period' in July when academic activities are at
their quietest, and inconvenience to staff and pupils can be
minimised.
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