Facilities for the Disabled
Mountjoy wins University of Portsmouth contract to build new DDA-compliant lift in School of Engineering
Mountjoy, the Portsmouth-based construction and maintenance services provider, has won a £250,000 contract to build a new Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)-compliant lift at the University of Portsmouth providing wheelchair and disabled access to the building, which houses the University’s School of Engineering. Work began in August and is scheduled for completion in December 2013. The work, at the Anglesea Building, will involve the construction of a masonry lift shaft with insulated cladding panels externally. Openings will be made in an existing flat roof as well as in internal and external masonry walls. The lift shaft project also includes new glazing to both sides of new link bridges; from the shaft to the building at second and third floors together with replacement windows alongside. As part of the contract win, ancillary work will include internal
finishes and electrical and fire alarm modifications. Work on the lift shaft began in August and is scheduled for completion in December 2013. The company won the contract on the back of a strong track record working in partnership with the University of Portsmouth. Mountjoy is currently refurbishing Harry Law Hall, a five- storey student accommodation block in the heart of Portsmouth’s University Quarter. The project is a three-stage refurbishment that began in July and is set for completion in August 2015. Last year, Mountjoy completed a £340,000 overhaul of University-owned Halpern House. The building underwent a major internal revamp to create a new innovation space with offices over four floors, enabling academics and fledgling businesses to work together effortlessly. Halpern House was one of five projects completed by Mountjoy for the University in the last 15 months.
Protect investment in ‘spending a penny’...
Providers of toilet facilities open to the public can save £1,000s per annum yet simultaneously deliver better service through an innovative scheme by Clos-o-Mat. And one scheme user maintains it would be ‘foolish’ not to take advantage of the service! The scheme is Clos-o-Mat’s service and maintenance package for ‘out of home’ accessible toilets, including Changing Places toilets and hygiene rooms, which it has supplied. Under the plan, the company’s team of in-house, specially trained engineers undertake annual maintenance of ALL the key equipment provided by Clos-o-Mat in the toilets. This includes complex technical fittings such as height adjustable changing benches, Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita automatic shower (wash and dry) toilets and hoists. Further, should there be a problem with any of the equipment, Clos-o-Mat’s engineers will be on site as quickly as possible and undertake whatever steps necessary to remedy the issue and ensure the toilet facility is fully functioning. Wakefield College is just one customer that has taken advantage of the package, for its two accessible toilet facilities supplied and installed by Clos-o-Mat. Elaborates Diane Henry, Estates Manager,
Building & Facilities Management – October 2013
“Due to the installation costs and technical nature of the equipment I believe it would be foolish not to invest in servicing. Servicing helps
to ensure optimum performance, minimise operational downtime which would have a negative impact on the potential users of the facility, and helps prolong the equipment’s life.” Adds Robin Tuffley, Clos-o-Mat marketing manager, “When providers have made a significant investment in the provision of an accessible toilet, it is logical to ensure it is operational as much as possible, not only to potentially maximise return on investment but also to optimise that intangible ‘customer service’, especially when to do so adds little pro rata to the annual running costs. “We have all know the frustration of needing to go to the toilet when away from home and find the nearest one is out of use. That frustration is significantly increased when you are – or care for someone who is – disabled, and need special facilities.”
Commenting on the contract win, Dave Redman, Managing Director, Mountjoy, said: “We are delighted to be working with the University of Portsmouth again. The programme of works began in August and will continue throughout the first term when the entire building will be fully occupied and functioning. We have taken steps to ensure that the works are carried out without causing any undue inconvenience, nuisance or danger to University staff or students.” Mountjoy’s support services include facilities management and planned and responsive repairs, with the company currently responsible for maintaining over 11,000 residential homes, a University’s Halls of Residence and various other healthcare and commercial buildings. Mountjoy is part of the Quarr Group, a leader in the provision of business support services across the south of England. For more information visit:
www.mountjoy.co.uk
Details of the service & maintenance package are available on Clos-o-Mat’s website
www.clos-o-mat.com, or via email (
info@clos-o-mat.com) or telephone (0161 969 1199).
Founded 50 years ago, Clos-o-Mat is the only company in the UK that can not only supply the full ambit of disabled toilet solutions, but install, project manage, commission and maintain the equipment.
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