The challenge of ageing facilities
Did you know 43% of MoD assets are more than 50 years old? With the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target drawing closer, the defence sector needs to assess its ageing facilities and estates that could be improved through innovative energy-efficient measures and facilities management.
Ageing defence estates, formed largely of outdated and energy-inefficient infrastructure, are a significant problem. They not only restrict the defence sector from remaining at the forefront of technology and innovation, but they also limit defence organisations from reaching its ambitious sustainability targets. Alongside the sustainability challenges, the high maintenance costs associated with these estates are having a major impact. Furthermore, with limited resources for building maintenance, there is a steady decline in the condition of the defence estate.
Defence estates need to be functional, forward-thinking and truly fit for purpose, especially with MoD buildings providing homes as well as training and deployment spaces.
Tackling the issue of ageing facilities
Tackling the issue of ageing defence facilities is critical in supporting the sector in its journey towards Net Zero. Further to sustainability, it also helps create a better working and living environment for the UK Armed Forces.
Veolia has expertise in decarbonising and transforming ageing facilities across public and private sectors - helping organisations and businesses reach their sustainability targets, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. In the healthcare sector alone, we have delivered a total of £250 million in major carbon-reducing energy projects at 17 major hospitals through government funding schemes. All of our solutions can be easily tailored to fit your specific needs, and advanced reporting can support increased operational efficiency.
Veolia has a wide range of energy management solutions that can benefit defence organisations by providing sustainability and energy security benefits, including:
- Carbon reduction solutions through energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy implementation, such as the installation of solar PV
- Sustainable building services and infrastructure development
- The feasibility assessment, installation, operation and maintenance of low-carbon heat technology such as air, water and ground source heat pumps or deep geothermal technology
- Implementing energy conservation measures to reduce consumption, such as lighting and insulation upgrades
- Updating heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to minimise unnecessary energy usage
- Utilising our Hubgrade digital monitoring system to ensure your solutions are working efficiently
Energy and Facilities Management go hand in hand to deliver decarbonisation solutions and infrastructure upgrades. Veolia’s integrated FM solutions encompass everything from building maintenance to grounds maintenance and technical services. Alongside the environmental benefits, these solutions help to keep the defence estate operating efficiently and save costs. Our FM services include:
- Maintaining buildings, equipment, and physical infrastructure through statutory maintenance, planned preventative, intuitive and reactive maintenance, asset management and lifecycle planning
- Managing facilities, people, services, and workplace environments
- Data-driven optimisation ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency, and performance - utilising a Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) helpdesk system, and metering and energy performance management
- 24/7/365 emergency response and maintenance support
Find out more about how we have transformed ageing infrastructure at Eastbourne Hospital to annually reduce CO2 emissions by 4000 tonnes
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Tackling ageing defence infrastructure is critical for a sustainable and cost-effective future for UK defence. Contact our energy and FM experts for bespoke solutions tailored to your specific needs.