The Trustees of the Jane Hayes Almshouses were faced with two aged boilers, one inoperative, and running costs spiralling out of control. HMS were called in as Consultants to survey the premises and prepare a Report with proposals and budget costs. HMS devised a strategy to cost-effectively upgrade the existing systems, replace the boilers with high-efficiency plant and install much improved controls. Having subsequently been asked to prepare a quotation for the works, HMS carried these out, to the clients’ great relief and satisfaction.