London, United Kingdom
The Mewes & Davis building at 60 Bishopsgate, originally designed in 1924 by the architects behind the London Ritz, has undergone a stunning transformation into a modern workplace that carefully blends historic charm with contemporary functionality. The refurbishment delivered fully-fitted boutique offices, featuring marble and oak flooring, bespoke high-end furniture, advanced air conditioning systems, and enhanced end-of-journey facilities, including luxury showers and drying rooms, supporting tenant wellbeing and modern workplace standards.
As part of a refurbishment, Dewick & Associates was engaged to produce the Electrical and Mechanical O&M Manuals on behalf of the M&E services contractor Buckler Environmental Services. The project required documentation that matched the quality of the fit-out itself, providing a compliant and well-presented handover deliverable for a client with high standards and a strong appreciation of technical craftsmanship.
Our focus was on producing an M&E documentation suite that combined technical completeness with clear, professional presentation, giving the building’s facilities team a reliable reference that reflected the quality of the installation it described.
By Liana Ossai
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Buckler Environmental Services Limited was appointed as the principal M&E services contractor for this high-profile project, tasked with delivering a complex electrical and mechanical installation for a premium commercial office refurbishment. Specialising in the seamless integration of modern systems within architecturally sensitive environments, Buckler Environmental Services operated within the tight constraints of a historic heritage building. The redevelopment aimed to respect and preserve the building’s unique heritage and structural character while simultaneously integrating cutting-edge, high-performance building services and ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
Commercial refurbishments of this heritage caliber require handover documentation that is both technically rigorous and presented to meet the standards of a heritage building. To meet these stringent demands and professionally close out the M&E handover, Buckler engaged Dewick & Associates to produce the Electrical and Mechanical O&M Manuals for the project.
The refurbishment of the Mewes & Davis building involved upgrading mechanical and electrical services within a landmark London property originally constructed in 1924. As a heritage building, the project required modern building systems to be integrated without compromising the architectural character and historic significance of the structure. Existing building constraints, limited service routes and the need to protect original features created additional complexity during installation and commissioning.
From a handover perspective, documenting works within a heritage asset presents unique challenges. Facilities managers require accurate records of installed systems, asset locations, maintenance procedures and statutory certifications, particularly where new infrastructure has been incorporated into an existing building fabric. Coordinating information from multiple specialist contractors and suppliers while maintaining accuracy, consistency and compliance was essential to achieving a successful project close-out.
Dewick & Associates’ in-house technical authors produced Electrical and Mechanical O&M Manuals tailored to the requirements of a heritage refurbishment project. Working closely with Buckler, we collected, reviewed and organised technical information from all trades involved in the installation of building services throughout the property.
Our team verified and structured system descriptions, equipment schedules, commissioning data, warranties, maintenance requirements, operating procedures and statutory certifications into a clear and accessible format. Particular attention was given to accurately documenting the integration of modern services within the existing historic structure, ensuring future facilities teams would have a reliable reference point for maintenance and asset management activities. The final manuals were developed in accordance with recognised UK handover documentation requirements, supporting operational compliance and long-term building stewardship.
The completed Mechanical and Electrical O&M Manuals provided a detailed and compliant record of the building services installed as part of the Mewes & Davis refurbishment. The documentation supports the ongoing operation, maintenance and lifecycle management of the property’s critical assets while preserving important information about the relationship between new infrastructure and the existing heritage building fabric.
Building owners and facilities managers received a structured, easy-to-navigate resource that simplifies maintenance planning, warranty management, fault diagnosis and future upgrade works. The manuals also support ongoing compliance obligations by providing access to key certifications, commissioning records and operational procedures. For the project team, the deliverable achieved a professional and efficient handover outcome, helping to satisfy contractual close-out requirements while protecting the long-term value and functionality of this significant historic London asset.
The content in this case study has been informed by project documentation and client communication provided to Dewick & Associates during and following the completion of the project. Where external sources have contributed to our understanding of relevant standards or industry practice, these are listed below.
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