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such as BREEAM, to more specialised directives designed for industrial premises. For sites that handle hazardous substances, where exposure to heat, dust, fumes, chemical and indeed steam are potential risks, for example, a greater level of compliance to ATEX, DSEAR and COMAH standards is essential.
Given the breadth of processes in operation in any industrial environment – from HVAC and lighting systems, to heavy machinery and critical plant equipment – and the many potential points of failure on any given day, the value of a capable, multi-skilled and knowledgeable FM team cannot be underestimated.
“The complexity and breadth of modern facilities demands a
different approach from businesses.”
As industrial estates have become more complex, and the day-to-day challenges of managing multifaceted facilities have become greater, facilities management professionals have become a highly-valued member of many leading manufacturer’s estate management teams. Indeed, increasingly many leading companies are turning to outsourced facilities management specialists to deliver total FM services and, in turn, enabling them to place a greater focus on core business operations.
Integrated FM for Outokumpu One of the companies involved in delivering the new era of total facilities for industrial sites is Clugston FM. The company, part of the privately owned Clugston Group, has established a strong track record of delivering integrated facilities management services in a range of industrial environments – from specialist chemical plants to steel manufacturing facilities.
So naturally, when Outokumpu – the largest electrical stainless steelmaker in Europe – sought an experienced facilities management team to manage their integrated production facility in Sheffield they turned to Clugston FM for an effective solution.
With a state-of-the-art facility in the Steel City that produces around 300,000 tonnes of steel every year and consumes a high-level of energy, the necessity for effective and efficient facilities management was key to the company’s continued success.
What’s more, with a building housing a specialist melting shop, continuous casting and bar finishing facility, each operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the consequences of any unplanned stoppages would be significant on costs, productivity and reputation.
For example, a stoppage on critical plant equipment or inside the control room could result in significant manufacturing back-ups which not only impact the production process, but also on customer lead times.
In order to avoid such stoppages, a fully comprehensive integrated facilities management service is delivered
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for the modern four-mile radius premises, including a range of traditional hard and soft FM services, as well as additional specialist-technical FM services including ESOS compliance, installation and commissioning, the supply of specialist material handling fleet, as well as major shutdown and lifecycle planning and management.
By utilising a full time, on-site support and contract management team, the stainless-steel manufacturer can ensure effective planned maintenance is undertaken, while a condition-based monitoring strategy ensures asset optimisation, delivery of greater efficiency and value for money. Critical plant, assets in the server rooms, process cooling equipment, control room, crane cab and x-ray spectro facilities are all centrally planned and controlled via a state-of-the-art computer-aided facility management (CAFM) system and maintained by the site- based team. Clugston FM also provide immediate reactive breakdown responses to critical areas, limiting any plant downtime and maintaining efficiency.
Through the early integration of their facilities management team, who were able to work with the Outokumpu teams from the initial appointment, Clugston FM developed an in-depth understanding of non-core processes and support services from the outset.
Working proactively with Outokumpu, Clugston FM have analysed trends, non-core processes and support services, recommending adoption of an incremental year-round approach to dust control in the melting shop. This approach has enabled the Outokumpu annual maintenance shutdown to be streamlined with internal and specialist Outokumpu subcontractors clearly focussed on essential plant maintenance - optimising resource, timescales and costs.
“Process, materials and environment give rise to risk and regulation and can significantly impact production efficiency and economy.”
Outsourcing facilities management services has enabled Outokumpu to focus on core operations, removing the distraction of procuring and managing non-core operations, teams and processes.
Driven by industry 4.0, the UK industrial sector has changed dramatically in recent years with technology now encroaching on all aspects of the working environment. The complexity and breadth of modern facilities demands a different approach from businesses when it comes to facilities management. For FM professionals willing to embrace new technologies, such as predictive maintenance, this presents a unique opportunity to manage industrial buildings more effectively and provide a facilities management service fit for the future.
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