May 2021 - Andrews Sykes

Medical research facility seeks huge cooling package for planned shutdown

Posted Date 27/05/2021

In order to manage a project efficiently, it is important that even the most seemingly insignificant details are considered before a solution is tailored. The one-size-fits-all ideology may suffice on smaller assignments but on bigger contracts with countless variables at play, this approach will almost certainly lead to complications further down the line.

At Andrews Sykes, we savour opportunities to get involved with the more high-profile or logistically challenging jobs because they allow us to demonstrate our true capability. Everyday hires provide us with sustenance, but it is the way we handle largescale projects that really sets us apart.

Emergency pump hire keeps popular shopping mall open

Posted Date 25/05/2021

The breakdown of a sewer pumping station can have a very serious and immediate impact on its surrounding area, requiring an urgent response to prevent discharge spillage and allow repair works to be carried out. Designed to transfer waste from an underground well to a central main, pumping stations undertake a very important task.

A Sykes Pumps engineer was recently called out following reports of an issue at a shopping centre on the south coast. The facilities manager responsible for looking after the site explained that their pumping station had failed and left a busy retail hub potentially at the mercy of untreated sewage.

Generational residential development on track thanks to Sykes Pumps

Posted Date 21/05/2021

After years of delay caused by the original contractor going bust, a major housing development in Northamptonshire has been given the green light to proceed. The plan includes the construction of almost 1,500 new homes, a school, community centre and three sports pitches, with groundwork currently underway to help get the project in motion.

Having inherited a site that was severely blighted by the presence of a surface water pond, our client was initially tasked with completely draining it before any foundations could be laid. Discussions with the local water company were helpful, with the relevant authority giving the go ahead to discharge the water into a culvert located approximately 300 metres away.

Cancer screening stays on track thanks to hired cooling solution

Posted Date 18/05/2021

When someone is preparing to undergo a potentially stressful examination, the least a hospital and its staff can do is help maximise patient comfort by any means possible. In some cases, this could be explaining the procedure or providing an isolated area for a greater degree of privacy. On other occasions, a little more is needed.

In the build-up to summer, Andrews Air Conditioning was approached by a teaching medical centre in Yorkshire after a very specific requirement surfaced. Three dedicated breast screening units were becoming too warm for both patients and doctors, and this was thought to be predominantly caused by mammogram machines being constantly in use.

A guide to ventilation in the hospitality sector

Posted Date 13/05/2021

Although the advantages of suitable ventilation within the hospitality industry have been widely discussed since the outbreak of COVID-19, the truth is that the pandemic has merely served to highlight the fact that many businesses have overlooked its importance in everyday circumstances. In fact, it has been suggested by facilities management experts that restaurants and pubs have more complicated and extensive ventilation requirements than those seen in many other sectors.

Maintaining proper ventilation is essential for a variety of reasons, whether that be to ensure the safe preparation and storage of food and beverages or simply preserving the morale and good health of your staff and patrons. And while ventilation is commonly considered to be less of a priority than having heating or air conditioning, the number of side effects associated with a poorly ventilated premises mean this notion should be dismissed out of hand.

Andrews devises air quality solution for hotel’s communal areas

Posted Date 12/05/2021

The very premise of a hotel is to cater for the comfort of your guests, which poses the question: why is air quality so widely overlooked in the hospitality industry? Facility managers play a vital role in delivering the exceptional experience a hotel promises to offer, and this includes ensuring that the building itself is operating at peak levels.

A common misconception is that air quality can be managed effectively by controlling the temperature and humidity. And although these aspects of climate control should always be taken into account, they will not address the presence of harmful contaminants that may be airborne inside your hotel.

Air cleaner hire enables phone company to reopen following chemical spillage

Posted Date 11/05/2021

Having a scratch on the front screen of your smartphone can be incredibly annoying, but the good news is that there are now plenty of options available to help you overcome this inconvenience. In many cases, the application of a chemical material called cerium oxide will go some way to concealing or even removing fine scratches and scuff marks on glass.

The downside to using this powder is that it contains chemical elements that are described as being mildly to moderately toxic. In other words, it’s not something you want to breathe in or ingest! Unnecessary exposure to a cerium composite can be very dangerous, which is why a phone repair business quickly contacted us after an accidental leakage inside one of their stores prompted an enforced evacuation of the premises.

Dehumidification hire enables building refurb at nuclear power station

Posted Date 07/05/2021

Uncontrolled humidity can quickly become a problem in just about every market sector, with the power generation industry arguably more vulnerable than most due to the potential for moisture to cause corrosion, affect the lifespan of turbines and lead to the deterioration of vital components.

Andrews’ extensive experience of devising solutions for power stations and refineries means there are virtually no scenarios that our engineers haven’t seen before. From temporary shutdown assistance to tank drying applications, our experts are well-versed when it comes to maintaining the optimum level of relative humidity for whatever project a customer has in mind.

Popular hairdresser chain rents air conditioning systems for multiple salons

Posted Date 05/05/2021

Last month, personal care businesses were permitted to reopen in England, including beauty salons, spars and hairdressers. This was unsurprisingly billed as an important next step in the country’s roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown, with customers expected to return in their droves.

While ventilation remains a key consideration for all close contact services, we have also noticed a spike in air conditioning enquiries as companies look ahead to the summer.

A well-known salon with multiple branches in London recently contacted us to gain a better perspective of the cooling options available to them. Explaining that space was extremely limited and that low-noise equipment was essential, Andrews’ local expert recommended our Polar Wind portable air conditioners.