COMPANY PROFILE
Core establishes standalone identity
Steve Braddick
Mechanical and electrical specialist Core M&E Maintenance has been established as a standalone business following the demerger of IM Maintenance and Technical Services from IM Mechanical & Electrical Services. The move marks the next phase in the evolution of the maintenance-focused operation, with a clear emphasis on HVAC performance and long-term system optimisation. Managing Director Steve Braddick discusses the formation of the new business and why HVAC lifecycle performance sits at the heart of its strategy.
“It’s about maintaining performance over time, managing compliance risk and giving clients clear visibility of where issues are developing.”
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ore M&E Maintenance operates across mechanical, electrical and air conditioning services in London and the surrounding areas. As part of the demerger, the business has assumed responsibility for an established portfolio of HVAC and building services maintenance contracts, alongside ongoing project-based fi t-out activity for selected customers. For Braddick, who previously led IMMTS, the shift is less about a change in capability and more about clarity of purpose.
Two complementary revenue streams The business operates across two primary revenue streams. The fi rst and lead area of activity is ongoing maintenance and technical services, supporting both buildings it has fi tted out and systems installed by others. Core M&E Maintenance delivers planned preventative maintenance and reactive support across HVAC, air conditioning, mechanical and electrical systems. The second revenue stream is project-based mechanical and electrical fi t-outs, including the installation of HVAC and air conditioning systems within commercial buildings. These projects are typically delivered to support refurbishment, reconfi guration or change of use requirements for selected clients.
This dual capability allows the business to maintain
oversight of system performance from installation through to operation, whilst also supporting clients who require specialist maintenance expertise for existing assets. “Whether we’ve installed the system ourselves or inherited it, the focus is the same,” says Braddick. “Understanding how air conditioning and building services are actually operating day to day is critical to maintaining performance, compliance and reliability.”
Air conditioning in occupied buildings Air conditioning and ventilation systems sit at the centre of
much of Core M&E Maintenance’s work, particularly in occupied commercial environments where comfort, energy use and system uptime must be carefully balanced. Many of the buildings supported by the company have
evolved over time, with HVAC systems extended, adapted or partially upgraded in response to changing occupancy patterns and regulatory requirements. In these environments, maintenance is rarely straightforward. Rather than approaching systems purely from a design
specifi cation perspective, the company assesses them as they exist. This includes reviewing the condition, integration, refrigerant compliance and airfl ow performance, with the aim of identifying practical improvements that can be delivered without unnecessary disruption or capital expenditure. Rather than defaulting to full replacement, clients are often supported through phased upgrades, targeted component replacement or revised maintenance strategies designed to stabilise performance and extend asset life.
Supporting compliance and performance With increasing scrutiny around energy effi ciency, refrigerant management and statutory compliance, maintenance strategies for air conditioning systems are under growing pressure. Core M&E Maintenance delivers structured maintenance
regimes designed to support compliance while also addressing common causes of performance degradation, including control drift, historic commissioning issues and inconsistent servicing. Electrical services are delivered alongside mechanical and
HVAC maintenance, enabling closer coordination between plant, power supplies and control systems. This reduces interface risk and supports more eff ective fault diagnosis.
26 March 2026 •
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