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The thistle hotel is located in Kensington Gardens, on Hyde Park. It’s a 3 Star, 10 storey hotel, complete with on site car parking, concierge, reception, bar and lounge, restaurant, conference facilities and 175 Bedrooms over eight floors.
The project is being carried out for Guoman Thistle, who are the Thistle management company and the project is being Managed by GMG associates, with whom JCW have an excellent working relationship.
The main phase (Bedrooms) of the works includes the refurbishment of the Air Conditioning systems, which involves a Daikin Q VRVIII R22 replacement system. This also includes the upgrade of the central control. The Existing equipment is being replaced by VRVQ units, which are suitable for R22 replacement systems. All pipework is re-used in accordance with the Daikin VRV replacement technologies. This project is amongst the first 10 projects of this nature in the UK and the first major project for JCW utilising the new technologies.
The Ground and First floor works involve the replacement of the R22 systems, and a reduction in the number of external units by consolidating the systems into correctly designed and installed areas to enable better control. To the Ground and first floors the works also include a New VRV system, Inverter DX Split System and a Twin Split System.
Along with the air conditioning upgrades the ventilation system has been renewed to the first floor utilising a new heat recovery AHU, to ensure the required fresh air is provided to the spaces and the design philosophy around heat recovery is maintained throughout.
Four Seasons Group (FSG), the leading heating, ventilation and air conditioning services group, has acquired Lincoln Green BMS Ltd (LGBMS).
LGBMS is a successful BMS systems company with the ability to offer energy reduction solutions to clients operating in the Midlands from offices in Nottingham. With the acquisition of LGBMS Ltd., Four Seasons Group continues its quest to expand in terms of both its geography and scope of expertise. Based in Nottingham, Lincoln Green manufactures and supplies first class Trend BMS systems including commissioning and electrical installation. As a TTC (Trend Technology Centre), LGBMS will perpetuate Four Seasons’ growing legacy of energy efficiency encompassing, as it does, complete assurance of the highest standard of workmanship and reassurance to the client. In addition to this the acquisition places the company ideally in terms of embracing the growing legislation in this area.
Increased staff will bolster the Controls and Energy Management Division headed by Ray Wall following the successful acquisition of Berkeley Controls Group (BCG) in April. Ray will look to blend the complimentary skills of LGBMS and Berkeley Controls Midlands office as soon as is practical, which will accelerate the growth of the Controls and Energy Management Division. BCG is a strong brand and it is hoped that
The merge will benefit LGBMS’s existing clientele as well as prospective customers by having a larger and more technically equipped team on call.
With companies in Plymouth, Bristol, Royston, High Wycombe, Cardiff, Leicestershire, Leeds and now Nottingham, the Group’s planned strategy to provide clean, safe and accessible air conditioning and ventilation services nationwide is taking shape. The increased number of companies across the country allows the group to offer a wider range of increasingly valued skill sets and to meet the demands of topical legislation and longstanding concerns.
The group’s impressive client list now also boasts Gala Bingo Clubs and Casinos, Mitie Engineering, Nuffield Hospital and Rampton Hospital amidst others.
In addition to continuing Four Seasons’ work, LGBMS are experts in the field of controlling naturally ventilated buildings; indeed a project they have recently undertaken for the Garrick Theatre in Lichfield involved the installation of Trend BMS and the theatre has subsequently won numerous design awards.
Group CEO Stuart Lawrie has said ‘I am delighted to announce the acquisition of LGBMS and welcome Richard Slater (MD – LGBMS) and his team into the Four Seasons Group. LGBMS is a successful controls and energy management business and generates annual revenues in excess of £1m. LGBMS installs and maintains building management systems in the commercial, healthcare and educational markets.
Four Seasons Group (FSG), the leading heating ventilation and air conditioning services group, has acquired Berkeley Controls Group (“BCG”)Ltd for an undisclosed sum. BCG is a successful controls company with the ability to offer energy reduction solutions to clients operating in the UK, Europe and Middle East from offices in High Wycombe and Leicestershire. The acquisition of BCG adds a significant new skill set to the Group supporting Four Seasons ability to offer clients the ability to reduce energy bills and comply with increasing amounts of carbon reduction legislation. BCG will add a further £4 million of revenue resulting in combined pro-forma revenue for the Group in excess of £30 million.
In addition to the broad commercial market, BCG also serves the Pharmaceutical market and through its exclusive distribution agreements with Phoenix and Strobic has the ability to provide world leading clean room environments to research establishments in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
The combined business boasts an impressive client list including H&M, William Hill, WH Smith, Ladbrokes, Astra Zeneca, Waterstones, Carillion, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge, BBC Wales, HMCS, Admiral Insurance, Virgin mobile, MOD, Boots and Carphone Warehouse. The acquisition accelerates the planned strategy of offering a wider range of energy reduction building service solutions across a wider range of market sectors.
The enlarged Group, which employs over 200 staff will move BCG’s High Wycombe operation into its headquarters in High Wycombe, whilst using BCG’s Leicestershire office to expand into the Midlands installation and maintenance markets.
Stuart Lawrie, Chief Executive Officer said, “I am pleased to welcome Berkeley Controls to the Four Seasons Group. The acquisition allows the Group to expand our range of services beyond installation and maintenance and into the energy management field. Having building controls and automation expertise enables us to offer clients the ability to remotely change plant run times, temperature settings and link these into reducing energy consumption across their estates. With the ever increasing amount of legislation in this area, we are now ideally placed to support Property Directors and FM’s satisfy Board requirements to reduce costs and comply with the law."
Ray Wall, Group Managing Director of Berkeley Controls Group commented “ We see this acquisition as a great opportunity for the business therefore enabling us to reach our full potential in delivering intelligent systems and solutions to the rapidly expanding low carbon economy that is expected to be worth in the region of £2.0 billion pounds according to industry sources. We operate across a number of key vertical markets in the UK, Europe and Middle East and can see the benefits to both organisations in leveraging numerous ‘cross selling opportunities as we move forward into 2010 and beyond."
Barclays Ventures made an initial investment in May 2007 and have supported FSG with a further equity injection to fund the acquisition.
Dion Hirst, Investment Director at Barclays Ventures said: ”BCG is a great acquisition for FSG and expands the Group’s capability into building controls while allowing the Group to enter the energy management market which is forecast to see high growth over the next five years. BCG is the fourth acquisition in less than 3 years and further demonstrates the buy and build strategy and ambition of management and the commitment from Barclays Ventures from a funding point of view.”
The Four Seasons Group has secured the air conditioning maintenance contract with Bridgend County Council which also includes carrying out a TM44 energy inspection. After a meeting with the client the deciding factor was our proven track record of quality of work and dedication with other public sector clients. The contract calls for bi-annual maintenance inspection visits to various council properties for a guarenteed 4 years.
After working successfully with Parsons Brinkerhoff Facilities for the last 5 years at Tiverton Hospital, Ystrad Mynach Police Custody Suite and Salisbury Hospital our quality of work and dedication paid off once again with the successful tender of Kingston Hospital providing JCW Service with the largest base maintenance contract that has been awarded to us yet. The contract calls for weekly inspection visits to the hospital as well as the planned visits in addition to the spin off potential which could almost triple the total value which is guaranteed for at least 5 years.
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