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Since employing Revo Group’s Facilities Management services on a three-year contract, the London-based head office of ATL (Association of Teachers and Lecturers) has cut facilities management costs by 75% while utility costs are cut thanks to new energy-saving boilers. ATL is the main union for education professionals across the UK and is active in the maintained, independent and post-16 sectors. Since its establishment in 1884, ATL has evolved into a modern union currently representing 160,000 members across England, Northern Ireland and Wales. It is therefore imperative that the head office in Central London practises what it preaches in terms of organisation and professionalism. Revo Group has proved the perfect partner for the union – not only in cost savings but also flexibility and understanding. Carl Webb-Snowling of Revo FM explains, “We have put in place a full building maintenance programme and helpdesk for the impressive, historic ATL building. Planned and reactive maintenance is combined with advice on Best Practice so that we can, as a team, be sure that the union complies with all regulations – including crucial
health and safety legislation.” David Kimber of ATL adds, “Revo is the ideal partner and that is the crux. They work with us as a team and the result encompasses cost-savings, time- savings and our peace of mind.” Committed to ensuring that the value and efficiency of the client’s assets are maximised long term, the dedicated Facilities Services Division responds to the market need for multidisciplinary services that integrate people, processes and technology. The Revo FM structure encompasses Facilities Services providing Revo’s clients with a one-number-does-all FM and property management solution; a national facilities services helpdesk which logs all jobs, progresses the programme
via an agreed set of parameters, deploys suitable and qualified contractors and chases the project through to completion; reactive and planned fabric maintenance Revo Facilities Services additionally operates an operational maintenance team within a defined geographical area covering the City of London, all areas within the M25 orbital, The Thames Valley region and the South East of England. By operating in such a defined area, Revo Facilities Services can own and manage whole projects and programmes. In addition, the Health & Safety team continuously audits the process and Toolbox talks take place monthly ensuring the customers’ expectations are being exceeded. Tel: 01753 829980
www.revogroup.co.uk
Daikin UK proves HMRC compliance with help of TomTom fleet management
A leading air
conditioning specialist has invested in TomTom fleet management technology to help it control costs, verify VAT fuel claims and compliance with Benefit in Kind tax. Transparent reports detailing Daikin
employees’ business and private mileage can be automatically generated by the TomTom WEBFLEET system – providing proof that fuel paid by the company has not been used for personal use. Installed across Daikin’s 145-strong fleet, the solution includes TomTom LINK tracking units and dashboard-mounted privacy buttons enabling staff to toggle between business and private journeys as required.
Building & Facilities Management – October 2013
Giles Margerison - Director, UK and Ireland, TomTom Business Solutions
“It has proved more cost-effective for Daikin employees to pay for fuel used for personal journeys, rather than having to incur Car Fuel Benefit tax for fuel paid for by the company,” said Daikin’s General Affairs Manager Richard Truttero. “This approach is also saving Daikin thousands of pounds annually in fuel and National Insurance costs. Accurate logs of the different mileages clocked up are crucial however to ensure errors in fuel usage are not made, VAT claims on fuel are correct and
that inappropriate tax claims are avoided.” In addition, the system has benefited
Daikin’s day-to-day operations by enabling it to schedule appointments more
effectively, with all customer site locations highlighted in TomTom’s WEBFLEET fleet management software. This allows Daikin Sales Engineers to identify groups of customers to visit while in the area. The system also allows for quick dispute resolution of customer or staff issues. Giles Margerison, Director UK &
Ireland, TomTom Business Solutions, added: “HMRC is placing business mileage records under serious scrutiny and the penalties for non-compliance can have serious financial consequences. “We welcome the opportunity to partner with Daikin, a forward-thinking company that has taken a proactive approach to ensuring accurate records are maintained.” Official TomTom partner Fleet
Trak brokered the deal and helped manage the implementation process, providing ongoing support.
For further information, please visit
www.tomtom.com/business
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