BUSINESS
Don’t panic: poised and ready
for the next phase
As the country moves into the next phase of the pandemic, the work of building services fi rms will be more important than ever, according to Waterloo managing director Russell Shenton.
T
he air movement and ventilation sector is still highly disrupted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Looking ahead it is not clear what the new normal
is going to be. As governments continue to grapple with appropriate and timely measures one thing is clear, legislation alongside cultural and behavioural change is likely to have a signifi cant impact on the way that people use buildings. The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic should make the sector’s work to maintain good indoor environments increasingly important with, for example, most facilities managers being advised to keep ventilation rates as high as possible for the foreseeable future. “Mechanical ventilation systems will be crucial in delivering the right balance between comfort and healthy air change rates,” says Russell Shenton. “We need to keep providing our markets with good technical advice and practical solutions so they can reassure building occupants.”
16 November 2020
He also believes suppliers that managed to keep operating throughout the initial lockdown period are in a stronger position to thrive in the coming months. “I am extremely proud of the fact that we didn’t panic
and did not shut everything down and send our workforce home,” says Russell. “We found a way to keep operating; we put all the necessary precautions in place; and adapted our factory working patterns to keep people safe. During the fi rst lockdown, Waterloo quickly split its 85 factory fl oor staff into three shifts so it could keep operating safely. It also stepped up communications; putting out the message “we are open and manufacturing; we can support you with all your enquiries and product supply”.
Most importantly, he says it was the “adaptability and
resilience” of the Waterloo team that was the crucial factor in allowing the company to continue operating throughout lockdown. “These strengths will now help us deal with this new phase and thrive into the future.”
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