AMR Consult has been supporting the Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BST) with their estate management since 2018. At first appointment, AMR undertook a full suite of condition surveys to identify and set out the planned preventative maintenance strategy.
Since then, we have supported BST deliver over £ 1 . 4 million of improvement works. We work closely with the trust to ensure that the highest priority elements are addressed from a statutory perspective as well as usability, considering both the Trust’s and School’s needs. Most recently in 2020, a number of mechanical and electrical projects were undertaken to address potential life safety and school closure issues.
Below is a selection of projects completed in partnership with BST:

• Etonbury Academy – Fire safety works including fire alarm systems, compartmentation / fire doors. Upgrading non compliant electrical elements. Refurbishment of an existing food technology classroom into staff offices.
• St Christopher’s Academy – Heating pipework and emitters renewal.
• Lawnside Academy – Leak identification investigations.
• Gravenhurst Academy – Heating distribution renewal works. Security lighting perimeter works.
• Robert Bloomfield Academy – Hot and cold water plant room upgrades.
• Langford Village Academy – Upgrade of insufficient fire detection. Perimeter fencing and security enhancements.