5. About Axis
Big enough to deliver. Small enough to care
Established
1986
Ownership
Family
Turnover
£135m
Staff
850+
Offices
11
Credit Rating
AAAA
Values Led
8 Values
Fleet
350+
6. Why Axis?
Experience
We understand the needs of
our clients and can deliver in
your environment and to
your standards.
Your Business
Continuity
Financial security
means a project
started with Axis
can be finished
with Axis.
Success
We’ve been helping
companies like yours impress
their clients for over 30
years.
Established
Resources
A workforce that’s able to
respond to a client’s needs.
Ownership
We absorb our client’s
targets and objectives
like they are our own.
Strong, financially stable family business.
8. Lincoln’s Inn –
Phase II Chancery Lane, London
Grade I & II listed properties
Cyclical repairs
Specialist stone masonry work
Painting
Gold Leaf
Internal & external decoration
Roof Replacement
Façade work
Internal and external refurbishment
£1.2m Value
24Week Duration
9. In result of our strong relationship with The Honourable Society
of Lincoln’s Inn, we were further commissioned to work on a
new project which included internal and external refurbishment,
high level access installation, and roofing works.
Due to the sensitivity of the surrounding environment and the
nature of the business within occupied buildings, we consciously
adhered to the operational and specific working hours on site.
10. Royal Hospital
Chelsea London
Grade I listed property
Joinery and masonry repairs
Marble restoration, gold leaf
Painting, French polishing
Brass reinstatement
Internal and External Repairs,
Restoration and Redecoration
£500,000 Value
26Week Duration
11. The project involved reinstating and
preserving the building’s many notable features. Before
beginning, we carried out thorough research to ensure
that we only used materials, applications and
craftsmanship that were right for a period restoration.
No detail was too small for us.
12. Gray’s Inn –
The Dolls House
London
Grade II listed property
Structural roof repairs
Metalwork & stonework
Sash window repair & restoration
Painting
Internal and external
refurbishment and repair
£150,000 Value
10Week Duration
13. Our specialist heritage team ensured that all repairs were
completed in keeping with the eighteenth century building’s
traditional design style, whilst materials were carefully
selected in order to protect the building’s original features
from the effects of pollutants and climatic weathering.
15. Streatham London
Asbestos removal
Demolition
Site clearance
Mechanical and Electrical services
Air conditioning
Rewiring
Fire and Security Systems
New shop fronts
New facilities
Full internal and external redecorations
Floorcoverings
To strip out and fully convert a two
storey High Street shop
£500,000 Value
20Week Duration
16. Anti attack reception
counter’s with automated
security screens were
installed. New Mechanical
and Electrical Services
throughout included; new
incoming utilities supplies
for gas, electric’s, water
and telecommunications.
Air Conditioning works
focused on extract and
fresh air ventilation,
central heating and heat
recovery.
Rewiring included fire and
security systems and a
new building management
system.
Staff facilities works
included kitchenettes,
shower rooms, male and
female WCs and changing
rooms.
17. Cobalt Square
London
In occupation work
New walls & ceilings
New office space
Upgrade of electrics
Mechanical services
New floorcoverings
Full redecoration
Security vetted team working
within restricted and sensitive areas
Refurbishment and reorganisation,
5 office floors, staff restaurant and
specialist workshops.
£900,000 Value
16Week Duration
18. We worked in occupancy with the
staff during the 16 week project.
The vast space within Cobalt Square
was completely restructured to
maximise the building potential
whilst promoting open plan working.
Our team had to go through a rigorous vetting process to
ensure they passed the criteria set by the Metropolitan
Police, to permit them to work inside the building. This
included 24/7 maximum security areas, which required a
sensitive and flexible approach from the workmen.
19. Marlowe House
Sidcup, Greater London
Commercial refit
Repairs and decorations
Fabric installation
Mechanical and engineering
Floors, ceilings and walls
Fire compartmentation
Refurbishment, moves and changes.
£500,000 Value
12Week Duration
20. The Metropolitan Police place a lot of importance on the
fitness and training of their officers and when they wanted
to install a high-end gym and dojo in their training facility at
Marlowe House, they knew they could trust us to do it right.
Once the space had been taken back to a shell, we were
able to get started on design and installation elements,
including fire compartmentation of the rooms and ceiling,
mechanical and electrical features, rewiring, LED lighting, air
conditioning and ventilation.
21. Southwark Police
Station
Asbestos removal
Wall, floor and tile renewal
Partition construction
Redecorations
Mechanical and electrical
maintenance
Refurbishment, moves and changes.
£75,000 Value
4Week Duration
22. Axis converted unused office space into purpose built visa application centres for
the Metropolitan Police, complete with a new entrance, waiting area, application
processing stations and functional office. The project was delivered on a short
turnaround of four weeks and in a busy, live police environment where over 1,000
officers and support staff work. Asbestos removal was required along with the
demolition of walls and ramps, prior to stripping flooring, tiles and the
ceiling in the 890sq ft. space. Once gutted, the area had a new electrical system
designed, installed and commissioned. New air conditioning and ventilation was
also installed. A protected entrance was constructed, comprising of secure entry
system, heavy duty furniture and reformed concrete steps.
24. Woodside Primary
Croydon
Mechanical and electrical works
Drainage works
Structural alterations
Decorative works
Flooring
Installation of new reception
area
£180,000 Value
12Week Duration
25. Axis completed construction of a steel framed conservatory-style entrance to the
reception area as well as various mechanical and electrical services. We surveyed
the drainage system and redirected it to take it away from the slab and then broke
up the existing slabs and laid groundwork's for the conservatory. We made
structural alterations to the front of the building and internal walls to facilitate the
new reception area as the original and entrance were relocated, which involved:
removing the original doors and windows, bricking up the openings they left
behind, as well as removing the existing concrete ramp and handrails.
26. Kingston University
Penrhyn Road Campus
Central heating works
Electrical work
Washroom upgrades
Sanitary fittings
Interior refurbishment
Interior refurbishment
£658,000 Value
12Week Duration
27. Interior refurbishment and improvements of the four storey Sopwith Building
included, the male, female and disabled washrooms, communal corridors and
common areas, together with new flooring and suspended ceiling.
New lighting, electrical rewiring, central heating, plumbing, air conditioning, sanitary
fittings and replacement fire doors updated the working facilities, where added new
cosmetic fittings made way for modern carpet and sanitary ware, creating an
improved work and study environment for staff and students – all emphasised by a
new LED lighting system fitted with motion sensor switches.
28. Greenwich
University
New fume cupboard installed
Suspended ceilings
Flooring
Plumbing
Redecoration
Science laboratory upgrade
£85,000 Value
4Week Duration
29. To add to our portfolio of
Project work within the
education sector, Axis has
undertaken extensive
refurbishment works to the
Nelson Laboratory and
surrounding rooms at
Greenwich University’s
Medway Campus. The
programme of refurbishment
and the scope of works within
the Science Lab and
surrounding rooms, were all
carried out and fitted within a
‘Specialist Specification’ and
included: internal
redecorations, floor renewal,
a new suspended ceiling, and
the removal and renewal of
the existing fume cupboards
and disused piping. Minor
electrical adaptations were
carried out with relevant
NICEIC Certificates issued.
31. Credit Suisse
Canary Wharf, London
On-Site dedicated team
24/7 365 maintenance
Office refurbishments
Mechanical & electrical
Moves & changes
Minor works & capital projects
Bespoke services
Managed storage
Gas services
Heating, Ventilation & AC
One of Canary Wharf’s largest
property portfolios.
32. Over 18 years ago, Axis attended a maintenance
call from Credit Suisse to fix a squeaky door.
Since then, we’ve grown organically with our
Fortune 500 client, absorbing their many Fabric
Service requirements to continually support the
changing needs of their business and building.
33. “Axis’ team move around the building and
carry out their work with the minimum of disruption.
They adopt our corporate culture and working practices
into the way they conduct themselves and manage
interactions with some of the most senior (and
demanding) people in the organisation.”
34. Queen Victoria St
London
Renewal of washrooms
Replacement of floor & ceilings
Upgrading showers
Cycle storage area construction
Redecoration
Installation of partition walls
Mechanical & electrical works
Internal refurbishment and
renewal of washrooms
£250,000 Value
12Week Duration
35. New cubicles installed which included modern
vanity units and sanitary ware. Painting and
decorating completed the high-end finish.
Refurbishments included, new flooring, ceiling and
lighting, installation of partition walls.
Works were phased across the
floors and scheduled out-of-hours to
reduce disruption to the numerous
financial organisations that remained
occupying the 9,000 m2 office
building.
36. Moves & Changes
Moving office – whether to a
different floor, a different building,
or even a different Country – is
never just about moving desks.
At Axis, we’ve helped banking
institutions adapt quickly to market
conditions, high-end brands create
environments that wow their
customers, and corporate landlords
create more workstations within the
same space.
Working around times that suit
your business.
37. Our service provides office changes from basic
reorganisation through to the planning and execution of
large-scale moves. Our strategic management approach
ensures everything from space-planning, logistics and
storage through to IT equipment testing and deep cleaning
are in place before the first box is packed – this direct
control ensures business continuity for our clients.
Such attention to detail is one of the many reasons why
we’ve worked with Credit Suisse for 18 years as an
in-house facility, providing nearly 5,000 moves in one
year alone. In one project we moved 400 people onto
the tenth floor of their Canary Wharf offices over two
weekends.
39. Swarovski
Design & development
Full decommission and strip out
Levelling of floor
Installation of ceiling
Store refurbishment and fit out
Mechanical & electrical
installation
Full store fit out
£115,000 Value
16 Week Duration
Canary Wharf, Tonbridge & Chelmsford
40. Chelmsford’s architectural and historic
significance meant that Axis had to work
closely with the City Council’s conservation
specialists in order to ensure that the
appearance of the store was in keeping
with the character of the local area. Our
Design and Development Manager took
the lead on this aspect of he project,
successfully coordinating with both the
Council and Swarovski to guarantee that
the appearance of the store
met the requirements of both parties.
41. The Watch Gallery
Selfridges
Project Management
Design & development
Full decommission and strip out
Levelling of floor
Installation of ceiling
Manufacture & installation
Store refurbishment and fit out
Mechanical & electrical installation
Complete refurbishment
and fit out
4Week Duration
42. As an approved contractor for many high profile
brands Axis was commissioned to design and
develop a range of watch displays for both back
wall and free standing displays, keeping a very
modern open plan approach. Axis took the
whole project from start to finish and stripped
out the existing area to make ready for the new
current fixtures.
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43. Kenneth Cole Home
House of Fraser, Nationwide
15 House of Fraser stores
Shop in shop
Visual Merchandising
Graphics
Display design
Manufacture
Installation
High-end fashion label, Axis
designed fixtures
3Week Duration
44. Our design team worked closely with House of Fraser to
develop a concept that ultimately incorporated a full-height
iconic New York skyline combined with the inclusion of
exposed brick work, steel stanchions and simple lacquered
metal fixtures. Delivery and installation took place within
fifteen stores over a three week period across the UK to
coincide with the launch.
45. A Responsible Partner
We aim to make a positive lasting difference
through our corporate strategy, working
practices and CSR initiatives.
Employment & apprentices
Sustainability focus
Supporting community causes
Mentoring & education
As a partner, we help our clients
fulfil their corporate social
responsibilities and gain alliance
and support from the communities
they work within.
46. The Axis Foundation
Our registered charity aims to improve the lives
and prospects of vulnerable, disadvantaged and
disabled members of our society.
Supporting
Providing a Hand-Up
Caring in Communities
Improving Lives
Giving back is in our DNA. We’ve
tried to focus on the areas where
we are active by supporting small
and meaningful causes. In our first
six years we gifted £500,000.
47. Accreditations
Your property and people in safe hands
Public Liability
15m
Contractors All Risk
2m
Employers Liability
10m
Professional Indemnity
5m
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“Axis care for the building as if it’s their own asset, this delivers good supplier behaviour and drives good
decision making.”
Ownership
“More often than not, it’s fixed before we even notice it’s broken.”
Proactive Approach
“Axis’ team move around the building and carry out their work with the minimum of disruption. They adopt
our corporate culture and working practices into the way they conduct themselves and manage interactions
with some of the most senior (and demanding) people in the organisation.”
Tradesmen in Pinstripes
What our clients say
We value long-term relationships
“I’ve always been impressed by their commitment to health and safety, demonstrated by investment in
training, vigilant supervision and ensuring appropriate equipment is provided.”
Impeccable Health & Safety Record
“Axis’ ability to mobilise large numbers of skilled tradesmen and experienced managers in a very short space
of time.”
Scale and scope to turn up or down the resource
49. Thank You
Please do ask if there is anything
else you would like to know
Tony Mantle
Divisional Manager
Mobile: 07966 261 857
Tony.Mantle@axiseurope.com
Single Contact
A dedicated contact for all your property needs
Head Office
Telephone: 020 7564 2100
www.axiseurope.com
Address
Axis
145 – 149 Vauxhall Street
London, SE11 5RH
