ASH Integrated Services’ fire compliance work at St Joseph’s showcases our commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
By combining ability with innovation, ASH continues to set new standards in the Facilities Management industry. Providing a brighter, safer future for educational settings and communities alike.
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For over 90 years, St Joseph’s Catholic High School has been a pillar of the Workington community. Providing quality education and unwavering support to students and families.
As a Good Catholic School with a mission rooted in living, learning, loving, and listening, St Joseph’s is committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential.
Recently, multi-award-winning ASH Integrated Services undertook a crucial fire compliance installation at St Joseph’s. They secured the role of main contractor through Arcadis Consulting UK (Ltd).
The comprehensive schedule involved replacing the fire alarm system and adapting emergency lighting. It also included various fire safety upgrades, such as fire doors and compartmentation treatments.
Here’s how to be compliant:
Integrated Approach: ASH’s integrated mechanical and electrical engineering approach proved instrumental in delivering a seamless solution.
By offering a single point of contact and dedicated supervisors for each project, ASH reduced client stress. This approach ensured efficient coordination of work throughout the process.
Meticulous Attention to Detail: The project encompassed a wide range of tasks, meticulously carried out to meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
From general strip-outs of existing electrical services to the installation of emergency lighting and fire alarm systems, every aspect was carefully executed.
Advanced Technologies: ASH incorporated advanced technologies, such as self-test emergency lighting and a Thorlux Smartscan fully automated testing system, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
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Commitment to Ongoing Maintenance: ASH demonstrated their commitment to the project’s success by providing ongoing maintenance and support, ensuring long-term sustainability.
The impact of ASH Integrated Services’ work at St Joseph’s was far-reaching.
The upgraded fire life safety systems provided much-needed peace of mind to the school community. While the refreshed environment created a safer and more conducive space for student learning.
Testimonial:
Mark Ruscoe, Senior Consultant at Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, praised ASH’s professionalism and flexibility, stating, “We have worked alongside ASH Integrated Services on a number of various projects within the Education Environments where the program of works/timelines are always very challenging, but they always deliver a good quality installation.”