Refurbishment and Maintenance works at Cadent Gas Depot, Hitchin
Project Overview
As a trusted CBRE preferred supplier, UK Facilities Solutions was appointed to deliver a package of refurbishment and maintenance works at the Cadent Gas Depot in Hitchin. The project covered multiple aspects of the site, requiring careful coordination to ensure minimal disruption to operations at this critical depot.
Scope of Works
UKFSL carried out a range of services, including:
Roofing works – repair and maintenance to ensure long-term protection of the depot buildings.
Lighting upgrades – improving both energy efficiency and on-site safety.
Car park repairs – resurfacing and maintenance to extend the lifespan of the external areas and improve usability.
Windows and doors – replacement and repair to enhance security, weatherproofing, and energy performance.
The Challenge
This project required a multidisciplinary approach, coordinating several different trades on a live site. Cadent’s depot plays an important operational role, so UKFSL worked to strict timescales and ensured that all works were delivered with minimal impact on day-to-day activity.
Our Solution
Delivered a planned schedule of works to coordinate roofing, external, and internal upgrades efficiently.
Applied our expertise in facilities maintenance and refurbishment to manage multiple services under one contract.
Ensured health & safety compliance and best practice standards across all workstreams.
Results
The completed project provided Cadent with:
Safe and functional infrastructure – with upgraded roofing, car park, and lighting systems.
Improved energy efficiency and security – through the installation of modern windows, doors, and lighting.
Extended lifecycle of assets – ensuring long-term value and reduced maintenance needs.
Client Benefits
By choosing UK Facilities Solutions through CBRE’s preferred supplier framework, CBRE’s client Cadent benefited from a single, trusted provider to manage and deliver a complex set of works. This approach saved time, reduced cost, and ensured consistent quality across the entire project.
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