Historic Buildings

Many of the buildings CPS work in are of immense historic importance to those who look after them. Whilst M&E installations can be undertaken in any environment there is something special about working in a building for St Johns College, or the Cambridge University library. The history that these buildings are steeped in is immense which makes working in them all the more delicate. 

The backbone of CPS’ founding in 1995 originated working in historic buildings for the University of Cambridge and this is a relationship stronger than ever almost 30 years later. Working in these buildings has significant challenges and logistical issues which CPS use our ingenuity and alternative methods of installation such as prefabrication or cloud point survey to allow accurate bespoke design off-site ensuring all restrictions on site are picked up in the design. This allows a seamless installation on site as all factors are accounted for. 

CPS is trusted with both installation and maintenance applications within these buildings and our clients putting their trust in us for this work speaks volumes for CPS and the diligence in where we work. 

Related Case Studies

Longstowe Hall Coach House

St Johns College – Bridge Street

Holy Trinity Church
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It was great to have worked with you all and I’ll see you on another project some time! Thank you for your hard work that you put into the project, it is much appreciated! All three projects look great so far and it’s as a result of your efforts and tenacity. Keep up the great work!

Rodney Maggott, Senior Design Manager, Willmott Dixon

We enjoyed having CPS at BAS...and fair play, the weather was worse than an Antarctic winter ! Lots of our senior construction experts, PMs and engineers passed on their thanks and noted the teams professionalism and high standards of work and safety.

Paul Dunn, Head of Facilities, British Antarctic Survey

Thank you to CPS team for all your help and guidance. All at KAM, are proud to be working for CPS on a project for the British Antarctic survey.

Keith Mannion, Director, KAM Scaffolding

Can I just say, out of all the contractors and people we deal with, you and CPS are amazing! Nothing ever seems too much trouble, you are very helpful and it’s very easy to work with you.

Mel Kyd, Head of Buildings & Maintenance, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge

Mark project managed the refurbishment and we are very pleased with the way it was handled. The new space meets all our requirements and has been completed on time. When it was handed over to us the space was clean and ready to use.

Samantha Farrow, Laboratory Manager, University of Cambridge

Been on site this morning doing a QA check of the installation prior to the ceiling being installed and I have to say I was extremely impressed with the quality of installation and workmanship.

Chris Abbott, Special Projects Services Manager, SDC Builders

Thanks to CPS Building Services for your specialist expertise and support.

Miles Messenger, Head of Energy Performance Contracting, Bouygues Energy Services

I am sure that this will not be the only emergency situation we all find ourselves in during the current emergency and I would like to thank you for making the effort to help.

Mick Fisher, Customer Care Manager, SES Engineering Services

Huge thanks for a brilliant job!!!

Lynn Anderson, Additional Works Manager, ENGIE

I just wanted to say that we are really pleased with the work on our boys toilets. The boys are delighted and I am thrilled with how professionally the actual works was handled.Thank you, I hope to work with you again in the future.

Maria Anne Higgins, Headteacher, Townley School & Pre-School

Just a note to say thanks to you and the team for delivering on a very tight timescale, hope to work together again soon.

Ben Spooner, Managing Director, Carmel Crest

I would like to thank CPS for all their hard work in the project, you have been brilliant to work with.

Jefferson Kibble, Quantity Surveyor, Conamar

Well planned and excellently managed. Not to have to watch over a subbie knowing the works are being well executed is a massive pat on the back to CPS and the sort of companies we want to employ.

Richard Godden, Construction Manager, Scitech

Overall we very impressed with CPS and the pragmatic approach taken, this will be relayed to our senior managers for future upcoming works.

Robert Addison, Site Manager, Kier Construction

I am blown away by the level of service you and your guys provide us!

Ross Jack, Operations Flight Deputy, USAF

Much appreciated and thank you for helping us to produce a miracle over the summer holiday. Couldn't have been done without you and your guys. They were all great.

Phil Woods, P Woods Construction

Heating a medieval church for modern comfort is a very difficult thing to do. CPS designed and installed a system that is flexible and remarkably responsive.

Rev Madeleine Light, St Stephens Church

...the level of service has been exemplary, and your fast response to our call-outs has enabled the college to function without inconvenience to the staff or pupils.

Barry Norman, Impington Village College

I am really pleased that we managed to have the heating system filled and bled and ready for the boilers to be started... as planned and advised. Thank you to everyone involved, especially those working evenings, nights and weekends.

Richard Phillips, Cambridge University Estates Management

A very good quality project, fitted to a very high standard. It has been a pleasure working with you all and I look forward to working together in the near future.

Matthew Smith, Bidwells Building Consultancy

CPS has responded well to queries throughout the project and has provided an excellent aftercare service reacting promptly to any issues that have arisen. It is without doubt that the University looks forward to working with CPS Building Services on future projects.

Martin Badcock, Estates & Facilities Programme Manager, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CPS carried out the works quietly and efficiently with little or no inconvenience to anyone. The College staff found them very easy to deal with and the finished job is superb. We have enjoyed excellent relations with CPS for many years now (going back to shortly after they started out) and I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Phillip Law, Operations Manager, Downing College

I have to say that you have such an excellent team there. We are completely delighted with all the work that has taken place here, there is no fuss, no bother and no mess. Everyone is polite, respectful and professional.

Doreen Houghton, St Bedes School

CPS were a pleasure to work with and, as a consequence of their overall performance, I have already employed them on a number of other projects. I am also recommending them to other colleagues, Colleges and companies.

Trevor Smith, Head of Facilities and Estates, Cambridge Regional College