One & Two Express, Manchester
The One Express Building located on George Leigh Street, Manchester is a Grade II listed building that was designed by engineer Sir Owen Williams. It was built in 1939 to house one of three Daily Express offices.
The main objective was to deliver a proactive Hard FM (Facilities Management) maintenance service across two Grade II listed buildings, One Express and Two Express, ensuring the upkeep of critical building systems and preserving the integrity of these historically significant landmarks.
The scope included:
- Smoke Ventilation Systems
- Fire Curtains
- Heating Systems
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Water Treatment and Legionella Control
- Minor Building Fabric Maintenance
- Building Management System
- Statutory Inspection and Testing
- 24/7/365 Reactive and Emergency Repairs
- Maintaining listed, architecturally sensitive buildings
- Avoiding disruption in mixed-use, high-traffic environments
- Integrating modern systems into heritage infrastructure
- Ensuring ongoing compliance with safety and statutory standards
By scheduling works during low-use periods and deploying proactive maintenance strategies, Key Integrated Services ensured smooth, cost-effective building operations while preserving architectural integrity and user satisfaction.
- Maintenance scheduled outside peak occupancy to avoid disruption
- Proactive fault identification by engineers to reduce reactive callouts
- Use of discreet but highly effective modern FM techniques
- Full 24/7/365 support to ensure uninterrupted building function
The seamless FM service allowed the client to maintain a premium workspace offering without operational interruptions, enhancing building reputation and tenant satisfaction.
The proactive and responsive maintenance contract preserved the high standards of the buildings, supported client objectives, and contributed to Ancoats’ status as a premier location to live, work, and play.
- Minimised tenant disruption through off-peak service planning
- Enhanced reliability of building systems
- Reduced unplanned downtime and emergency repairs
- Maintained Grade A standards in line with building’s historic value
- Positive tenant experiences in a high-profile development
