Axis and CLC are leading property maintenance services providers. Together they offer comprehensive solutions for the design, installation and maintenance of all M&E systems including those supporting compliance and decarbonisation works, and also an advisory service for clients.
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20 service lines covering R&M, compliance, planned and decarbonisation works
70 clients spending £1m+ pa with our group
125 years experience within our executive leadership team
£10m employers liability
£500m combined turnover
18 regional offices UK wide 95+ combined years property maintenance
2,000 employees
1000+ vans and cars
Our M&E systems ensure vital compliance with building and safety regulations including fire safety.
As a leading M&E services provider, Axis/CLC installs and maintains essential systems that support heat, light, air, water, and cooking sources.
In addition, our M&E experts provide sustainable decarbonisation solutions to help our clients meet Net Zero targets.
The Axis/CLC Complete Compliance solution is a fully integrated end-to-end asset management service, which keeps buildings and people safe. We offer an advisory service to keep building owners and landlords up to date on the latest compliance regulations.
In addition to compliance and decarbonisation works, our experts are skilled in gas, electric, plumbing, ventilation, fire safety and water hygiene.
As a leading decarbonisation provider, Axis/ CLC offers complete retrofitting solutions that allow landlords to meet the Government’s EPC and heat output targets, via PAS 2035-compliant installations.
Partnerships with industry leaders including Worcester Bosch and reputable training organisations keep our industry connected and informed, driving forward smarter, sustainable solutions.
Our highly skilled teams are fully certified by industry bodies including Gas Safe, MCS and NICEIC. Accreditations from Trustmark, CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor verify that we meet legal safety and compliance standards.
Our works at Summer Court Boiler House for Sanctuary: design and installation of a commercial boiler house serving 200 dwellings - for around 300 residents - with Worcester Bosch hydrogen-ready boilers.
Our M&E teams work alongside our planned works, responsive repairs, compliance, retrofit and decarbonisation teams offering the following design, installation, certification, servicing, and maintenance solutions to provide an end-to-end asset management service to all properties including void properties.
- Emergency, urgent and routine repairs
- Boilers, heating, drainage and gas systems
- Electrical failure
- Call Centres/resident portal
- Out of Hours service
- Automated operative tracker
- Boilers – biomass and gas and hydrogen-ready
- Heat Interface Units
- Heating Distribution Network
- Infra red central heating
- Thermostatic Radiator Valves
- Building Management System (BMS)
- LED light installations
- Motion sensors
- New plantrooms
- Smart /controls with cloud-based connectivity
- Environmental Sensors, including damp and mould
– Net Zero targets
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- EV charging points
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels
- Water Source Heat Pumps
- Electrical Energy Storage Systems (EESS)
services
- Air conditioning (HVAC)
- Boosted water systems
- Plumbing and drainage
- Water Hygiene including Legionella
- Gas, boiler and central heating services
- Electrical services
- Plumbing services
- Renewables including Solar PV and Air Source Heat Pumps
and compliance
- Advisory service
- Asbestos removal
- Emergency lighting and signage
- EPC ratings
- Fire safety systems
- Gas and electric systems
- Lifts
- Net Zero targets
- Security systems
- Water testing (Legionella)
The Axis/CLC Complete Compliance solution is a fully integrated end-to-end asset management service, which keeps buildings and people safe. We offer an advisory service to keep building owners and landlords up to date on the latest compliance regulations.
Adhering to regulatory standards helps to prevent accidents, such as electrical, fires, gas leaks, or water contamination, which could have serious consequences for residents, property owners, landlords and the environment.
In the UK construction industry, several laws and regulations govern compliance, with a strong focus on building safety, site safety, and worker protection.
Key laws include:
• Building Safety Act 2022 which focuses on high-rise safety
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 which mandates safety for workers
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) which ensures safety throughout the project lifecycle
Compliance guarantees safety, efficiency, and quality across construction, including M&E services, ensuring systems meet regulations like fire safety and energy efficiency.
Plus:
• Net Zero targets - The UK Government’s Net Zero targets are becoming legal compliance requirements for landlords, especially in the context of social housing
• By 2030, social housing must meet EPC ratings of at least C. Landlords must invest in energy-efficient technologies including M&E installations like solar panels and Air Source Heat Pumps
• The Housing Compliance Health Check covers the ‘big 6’ areas of compliance: Gas, Asbestos, Fire, Electrical, Water Hygiene, and Lifts
• Gas Electric and Plumbing: Ensuring systems are correctly designed and installed plus periodic inspections and testing of electrical and gas systems ensure they remain safe and efficient
• Net Zero Decarbonisation: Installation of low carbon technologies such as solar panels and Air Source Heat Pumps, to meet sustainability regulations (Net Zero)
• Fire safety regulations: Ensuring fire alarms, emergency lighting, and other safety measures are in place and functional
• Water hygiene and plumbing: To ensure safe and clean water supplies (including Legionella checks)
• Lift inspections and maintenance: Preventing breakdown, ensuring safety of residents
• Landlord gas and electric safety checks: We attend and carry out landord gas safety checks every year; electric every five years.
Our membership of key organisations verifies that we are a guaranteed compliance services provider.
We also offer advice and training on compliance issues, keeping our clients up to speed in changes in legislation.
On the following pages you will find our M&E Case Studies which provide further evidence of our experience and expertise in installations which improve resident comfort and safety, support compliance requirements and help our clients achieve Net Zero targets.
Decarbonisation and retrofit to over 400 properties
Services
• Renewal of boiler controls
• Wall and loft insulation
• Solar PV installation
• Brickwork repairs and repointing
• Roof renewal and roofline work
• Window and door replacement
Benefits
• Average annual energy bill saving of £445 per property (33%)
• CO2 reduction of 159.3 tonnes (93.7%) in year one
• 54/63 properties receiveing a Band A ratingremaining nine Band B
The goal of this three-year contract is to help residents save on fuel bills while reducing the city’s carbon footprint.
View the Case Study
Sushi bars in three Waitrose stores
Services
• Power and data wiring
• Ductwork
• Sprinklers
• Refurbishment and space creation
• Floor removal and reinstatement
• Wall installation and protection
• BMS wiring to the refrigeration
• Lighting install
Benefits
• Modern sushi bars and check out areas
We were tasked with the reconfiguration of the checkout areas and the installation of three new sushi bars in the Monmouth, Windsor and Banstead stores in just three weeks, running concurrently.
View the Case Study
Services
• Low Voltage (LV) Panels
• Submain distribution and containment systems
• Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, (HVAC) and Dry Air Coolers (DACs)
• BMS Systems
• LED upgrades
• Data installs
• Emergency lighting
• Fire alarms
• Security and CCTV
Benefits
• Compliant stores
• Increased customer satisfaction
• Modernisation
Electrically we provide everything from minor works to complete refits, working out of hours to maintain maximum trading. Projects include coldroom fit outs, security and safety installs (fire alarms, CCTV, emergency lighting) and energy-saving projects (airdoors and heat pumps).
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2,219 hotel suites across UK
Services
• Lighting systems including Intelligent lighting systems
• Containment systems
• Fire alarm, access control, Public Address and alarm systems
• Generators
• Data Infrastructure
• Building Management Systems
• UPS systems
• LV Distributions
Benefits
• Modernisation
• Compliance
• Safety
• Guest satisfaction
With over 72,000 rooms across 800 hotels, Premier Inn is one of the UK’s largest hotel brands. Since 2012, CLC has been working with them to refurbish and redecorate 2,219 hotel suites and communal areas across their UK sites.
This photo shows Premier Inn London Bank which has 184 bedrooms which we refurbished at a rate of 25 rooms per three-week period.
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We re-wired 14 flats over three apartment blocks in Durham for Student Cribs, a leading provider of quality and affordable university accommodation.
The project took place during the summer while the building was vacant to avoid disruption.
24 units in three occupied buildings, Kingston, Surrey
Services
• Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
• Water Source Heat Pump (WSHP)
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels
• Metered Heat Interface Units (MHIU)
• Heating Distribution Network (HDN)
• Building Management System (BMS)
• Windows and doors
Benefits
• 18% - reduced carbon emissions
• from £14,000 to £7,000 - reduced annual running costs
• EPC raised from D to C/B
• Increased thermal efficiency and air tightness
Axis’ Mechanical and Electrical Division partnered with Butler and Young Associates (specialist independent mechanical and electrical consulting engineers) and TDK Mechanical Services to deliver this project
844 solar watt PV modules installed at 9 blocks
Services
• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels
• Electrical works
Benefits
• 55,000kg pa Reduction in carbon emissions
• 290,000kWh generated pa
• Provision of electricity for 100 households pa
Axis partnered with Bauder who produced the BauderSolar technology implemented in these works
video Case Study
Our electrical services, including door access and CCTV installation, saw us laying with 35,000m of data cable at 1100 square metres of open plan office space at Foss House for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
15,000 locals pa visit this gym and community facility
Services
• Air conditioning
• Mechanical extract ventilation
• Lighting
• Audio Visual
• CCTV
• Door entry
• Fire detection systems
Benefits
• Modernisation
• Practical enhancements
• Improved security and safety
• Compliance
Our M&E installations, offered as part of a general refurbishment, transformed the tired - but busy and popular - leisure facility into a brighter safer community area.
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24 flats across three floors plus communal lounge and laundry room
Services
• New HIUs and LTHW pipework
• Modifications to LTHW and MCW pipework in the plant room
• TMVs in bathroom hot water outlets
• Installation and boxing in of new heating pipework
• 600-litre thermal vessel link to thermal store
• Electrical and general builder’s works
Benefits
• Efficient high performance energy consumption
• Low maintenance / future proofing
• Reduced costs and lower carbon footprint
• Supports client’s Net Zero targets
Our M&E team undertook this comprehensive plant room installation project to provide a modern, efficient, and reliable hot water and heating system in Sanctuary residents’ homes.
Services
• Full strip out of original heating system
• Design and installation of new plantrooms
• Heating Distribution Network (HDN)
• Heat Interface Units (HIUs) in 96 flats
• Building Management System (BMS)
• Gas and hydrogenready boilers
Benefits
• Independent
• control of heating and hot water
• Reduced bills
• Familiar technology
All three properties house vulnerable residents (a mix of sheltered and general needs accommodation). We installed new LST (Low Surface Temperature) radiators which minimise the risk of burns and a temporary central boiler house to ensure constant hot water during the works
• Reduced carbon emissions View video Case Study
Installation of
Design and install ASHP
Services
• Surveys
• Design and install
• Strip out
• Installation Vaillant aroTHERM ASHP, uniSTOR heat pump unvented cylinder, buffer unit, sensoCOMFORT controls, Grundfos pumps and Honeywell valves
Benefits
• Heat use reduced 1,400kWH pa
• High Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP): 45°C flow temperature
• Reduced carbon footprint and energy bills
• Supports client’s Net Zero targets
We replaced an outdated ASHP system which lacked advanced controls and operated inefficiently, often creating excessive noise, with a modern and efficient system for Eastlight Community Homes residents.
Our EV charging point installation project featured high level containment, new external LV distribution system to 5 x Eve Double Pro Line 22Kw charge points, 1 x Double outlet 22Kw charge point, back-office maintenance and support and signage.
The installation process adhered to EV safety regulations, involved coordination with local utilities for seamless execution, and helps our clients achieve their Net Zero targets.
Hear from our valued clients and their residents as they share their experiences. Their testimonials highlight the quality, impact, and trust we strive to deliver in every single M&E project we undertake.
The works have involved full and part refurbishments which are to an exceptionally high standard with strict time constraints. We have found the teams from CLC to be extremely capable with a can-do attitude.
Electrical Projects Manager
Waitrose
I would like to compliment CLC, Colin and the Team, for the professional way they have carried out work in my flat. Certainly not an easy task, but the crew were pleasant, tidy, and efficient. My flat was left clean and tidy, with all marks made due to the work being carried out meticulously redone and left clean.
Resident Sovereign Housing
CLC’s flexible approach and ability to understand the needs of our business has helped drive a culture of continuous improvement. The CLC Team work closely with the Whitbread Brand Team, The Refurbishment Team and our numerous external consultant practices with a ‘one team’ mentality to ensure every project is delivered to the same high standard.
Senior Project & Programme Manager
Whitbread
I have never seen work like this undertaken in such a professional manner and I’m overwhelmed with joy with the result. All workers were polite, considerate, and respectful to me and my property. They acknowledged the fact I have disabilities and trouble moving around and they care to leave things in a safe way. They returned my rooms back to how they found them. They were all punctual, tidy, and so quick.
Resident Sanctuary
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I have worked with CLC on two major projects (Eden Bridge House & Foss House) over the course of two years. This has included planning and operational engagement. Both projects have now been delivered successfully, on time and within the expected budget.
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Spokesperson
DEFRA
We successfully carried out a temporary electrical shutdown to replace the main switch. The task was executed smoothly and swiftly, with minimal disruption to both staff and residents. A big well done to the team involved for their professionalism and efficiency! “
Hampshire County Council
Spokesperson
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Working with them has been a pleasure from start to end and we look forward to a continued excellent working relationship for many years to come. “
Accommodation Asset Manager Center Parcs
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Our M&E team installed a new efficient heating and hot water system for Royal Borough of Kingston residents, reducing carbon emissions and running costs, and providing constant flow and pressure.
• 3 41kw Bosch Air Source Heat Pumps
• 34 Heat Interface Units (HIUs)
• New Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) system
• 2 800l buffer vessels
• Solar PV panels
• Cold water booster system
With nationwide coverage, we service a wide range of public and private sector properties across the UK.
Our M&E approved scheme accreditations, processes, experience and delivery strength has been pre-vetted and approved by these nationally recognised procurement frameworks, making our service more accessible to organisations of all sizes.
Healthy Homes Asset Decarbonisation, Retrofit and Building Safety Solutions
Installation, Servicing, Maintenance & Repair Works (GEN 4)
Building Safety & Compliance
Heating, Renewables and Electrical
Reactive Repairs & Empty Building
Fire Safety Framework (FS2)
Refurbishment & Modernisation (RM3)
Refurbishment & Modernisation (RM3)
Fire Safety Framework (FS2)
Refurbishment & Modernisation (RM3)
Fire Safety Framework (FS2)
Refurbishment & Modernisation (RM3)
Estate & Facilities: Hard Facilities Management
Decarbonisation of Estates
Responsive Repairs and Void Property Services
Planned Maintenance & Property Reinvestment
Fire Safety Works
Decarbonisation & Retrofit
Planned Works
Retrofit Programme Delivery Services
Procure Plus: Installation and Repair Framework
Planned Maintenance
Responsive & Void Property Works
Estate Services
Specialist Estates Engineering & Maintenance Services (Hard FM)
(Hyde Housing Group) Building and Fire Safety (Greener Futures Partnership)
Decarbonisation Delivery
Fire Prevention Works
The following accreditations guarantee our M&E services align seamlessly with standards and compliance legislation.
We installed a new boiler system to future proof the property and ensure uninterrupted heating and hot water.
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Neil Harris North East 07977266828
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London / South East / East of England 07734604659 dmichell@clcgroup.com
Hayley Ratcliffe West / East Midlands 07977266854
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