GMS appointed to Fusion 21 Framework!
GMS Services Ltd is proud to be part of the new Fusion21 Building Safety and Compliance Framework – Lot 4: Legionella Monitoring and Control. Through this four-year framework, we offer nationwide coverage to the education, healthcare, and housing sectors, as well as to the broader public sector. The framework allows for both direct award contracts… Read more »
A Lid Alone Isn’t Enough – The Hidden Risks of Tank Neglect
This image serves as a striking example of why simply having a tank lid in place is not enough—and why routine inspection, maintenance, and hygiene controls are essential, as laid out in HSG274 Part 2. While the cold water storage tank shown here did have a lid fitted, it had clearly been neglected for a… Read more »
Staff Interviews April 2025
See what our staff think about GMS in the below video captured at our team away day 2025.
GMS Away Day 2025! – Highlights and Video
This year we went to Bispham Hall to take part in an It’s a Knockout challenge. The weather was kind and all the team had a brilliant day full of laughter and fun! Check out the video of the day on out YouTube Chanel below.
The Critical Importance of Water Hygiene Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in Healthcare Settings
In healthcare environments—where vulnerable patients rely on safe, clean surroundings—water hygiene is not just a compliance issue; it’s a critical aspect of patient safety and infection control. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for water systems is an essential strategy to prevent microbial contamination, protect at-risk individuals, and meet stringent regulatory standards. What is Water Hygiene PPM?… Read more »
Why Dirty Water Systems May Show No Detectable Legionella: A Closer Look at Bacterial Dynamics and Mutations
In water hygiene management, it’s not uncommon to encounter heavily contaminated water systems that, despite appearing ideal for Legionella pneumophila proliferation, return negative results for Legionella during microbiological analysis. These situations often raise questions about sampling accuracy, environmental suitability, bacterial competition, and the complex behaviour of microbial communities under stress. High TVC, No Legionella: What’s… Read more »
When Should Cold Water Storage Tanks Be Cleaned?
Water Sustainability and the Need for Conservation With the growing pressures of population expansion, urbanisation, and the global climate crisis, the demand for water resources is increasing at an unsustainable rate. Projections indicate that by 2050, an additional 4,000 million litres of water per day—equivalent to approximately 1,600 Olympic-sized swimming pools—will be required to meet… Read more »
The Importance of Potable Water Sampling from Cold Water Storage Tanks
Potable water—water that is safe for human consumption—is a vital component of public health infrastructure. Ensuring its quality is not only a regulatory requirement in many regions but also a fundamental aspect of protecting the health and wellbeing of building occupants. One critical but sometimes overlooked area in maintaining potable water safety is the regular… Read more »
Why You Should Involve a Water Hygiene Consultant in Your Water System Refurbishment Plans
When planning a refurbishment of your building’s water systems — whether it’s an upgrade to old pipework, installing new tanks, or modernising controls — it’s tempting to think that a good M&E contractor or facilities team can handle it all. But one crucial expert often overlooked in these projects is the Water Hygiene Consultant. Their… Read more »
Meet Martin – PPM Engineer
Length of service as of April 2023 – 12 months I have been at GMS for around 12 months now and during that time I have been working as a water hygiene engineer. My day to day tasks are to carry out the planned preventative maintenance side (PPM) taking water temperatures, servicing expansion vessels ,calorifiers,… Read more »
