Portsmouth-based mechanical and HVAC specialist CGE Southern is strengthening its position as a trusted partner for facilities managers across London and the South East, with a clear focus on compliance, efficiency, reliability and dependable service delivery.
As pressure continues to grow on facilities managers to keep buildings safe, compliant, efficient and operational, CGE Southern recently attended the National Facilities Management in the Public Sector Show 2026 in London.
The event brought together senior estates leaders, facilities professionals, policymakers and specialist suppliers to discuss some of the key challenges facing the public estate, including efficiency, sustainability, maintenance, compliance and operational resilience.
For CGE Southern, attending the event provided an opportunity to better understand the challenges facing facilities management teams and demonstrate how a specialist mechanical contractor can support organisations responsible for complex building portfolios.
CGE Southern Director Andy Gatenby said the company is focused on building long-term relationships with facilities managers and organisations that need a dependable mechanical partner rather than simply another contractor on a supplier list.
“Facilities managers are under more pressure than ever to deliver safe, compliant and efficient buildings while keeping disruption and costs under control,” said Gatenby.
“At CGE Southern, we want to make life easier for the FM teams we work with. That means being responsive when something goes wrong, being proactive with planned maintenance and, most importantly, making sure the compliance and reporting side is right.
“Attending the National Facilities Management in the Public Sector Show is part of our commitment to understanding the challenges our clients are facing and continually improving the service we provide.
“We’re not looking to be just another contractor on a supplier list. We want to become the mechanical partner that facilities managers know they can rely on.”
CGE Southern specialises in commercial mechanical, gas, heating, plumbing and HVAC services, supporting clients across the South East and London.
Its services include planned preventative maintenance, reactive breakdown response, commercial gas, heating systems, boiler installations, plant-room upgrades, air conditioning, pipework, servicing and compliance documentation.
The company’s approach is centred around reducing disruption while providing the technical expertise, communication and documentation facilities managers need to maintain control of their estates. CGE Southern also works within client reporting requirements and CAFM systems, with agreed response times established through contract.
Compliance is a key part of the company’s approach, particularly when working across public-sector and heavily regulated estates. CGE Southern holds Constructionline Gold, Facilitiesline Gold and CHAS accreditation, alongside Gas Safe, OFTEC and Refcom F-Gas credentials.
The company has developed from its origins in gas, plumbing and heating into a wider commercial mechanical and HVAC business, providing Hard FM support across the South East and surrounding areas.
CGE Southern provides both planned preventative maintenance and 24/7 emergency breakdown support, alongside installation, servicing and upgrade works.
The value of this responsive approach can be seen in live commercial environments. In one recent hotel call-out, CGE Southern identified a refrigerant leak affecting eight rooms, sourced a replacement unit, arranged delivery and craning into position, and commissioned the system within a week — helping the hotel return the rooms to service with minimal disruption.
For facilities managers, these are the situations where a contractor’s value is measured. A failed boiler, air-conditioning system or mechanical plant can mean disrupted operations, unhappy occupants, lost revenue and increased pressure on the facilities team.
CGE Southern’s proposition is straightforward: keep the assets working, keep the client informed and keep compliance under control.
The company also places significant emphasis on developing its engineering workforce, investing in apprenticeships, engineer development and internal training. For facilities management clients, the people delivering the work are an extension of their own operation, with professionalism, communication, technical competence and an understanding of compliance all playing an important role.
As part of its continued development and commitment to industry standards, CGE Southern is also proud to be part of the CDM Contractors Group, connecting the business with professionals and contractors across the construction and facilities management sectors.
At the London event, CGE Southern was joined by Karl Chilcott, Business Development Manager for the CDM Contractors Group, who welcomed the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and discuss the importance of compliance, social value and responsible contractor practices.
Karl said:
“It was great to join industry leaders at the event and to see such a strong focus on social value and compliance. These are areas that are becoming increasingly important to clients, and it’s important that contractors understand the wider responsibilities that come with delivering work across both the public and private sectors.”
For CGE Southern, its involvement with the CDM Contractors Group further supports its commitment to maintaining high standards and understanding the wider requirements of modern clients.
With the facilities management sector facing increasing demands around compliance, efficiency, sustainability and operational resilience, CGE Southern is continuing to build relationships with facilities management providers, managing agents, healthcare estates, education, commercial property and public-sector organisations across London and the South East.
The company’s growing commercial mechanical and HVAC capability, combined with its focus on compliance, responsive service and long-term client relationships, is positioning CGE Southern as a valuable mechanical partner for organisations looking to protect their buildings, maintain operational continuity and meet their compliance responsibilities.
CGE Southern
Commercial Mechanical | Gas | Heating | Plumbing | HVAC | Hard FM
Website: www.cgesouthern.co.uk
