Contract synopsis
Mears FM have delivered a total facilities management service for the University of Cambridge’s North West Development.
What did we do?
In addition to looking after the growing Northwest Cambridge Development, which has grown from a small key worker development to a thriving community of over 1300 properties, we offer a total FM service across the development hich includes: a Key worker homes for university staff and visitors
- 100,000 m2 of commercial and academic research space
- Community centre a Sports pitch and up to 60 hectares of public open space
- On-site 24/7 helpdesk a Computed Aided Facilities Management a (CAFM) System MCM:FM which manages botha Planned and reactive workflow throughout the site
- Estates and building maintenance a Cleaning services a Grounds maintenance a Car parking services a Waste management a Pest control a Security management services
What have we achieved?
With the universities growth, and being number two in the 2024 Times University World Rankings, we have adapted and delivered flexibility with our approach to take on additional infrastructure for the client.
We have provided a seamless transition at very short notice and have ensured our stock and merchandise on-site holds critical spares to account for the increase void turn around, due to the demand in key worker University accommodation.
- Mears FM streamlined how data is managed within the contract
- We developed a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme which focused on the continual review and maintenance of assets
The key benefits of this approach include: a Reduced volume of reactive repairs a Greater availability of assets throughout the estate
- Planned downtime for maintenance/planned
- Replacement of assets a More accurate budget management
