Business Details
34 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Temporary Site Services for UK Construction
Founded in 1992 by Kevin Cook, our company has established itself as a leader in temporary site services for the UK construction industry. With over three decades of experience, we specialise in delivering tailored electrical, mechanical, and safety solutions for major projects across commercial, infrastructure, and public sector developments. Our team of 200+ professionals combines technical expertise with a commitment to innovation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while minimising downtime for clients. We maintain strong partnerships with industry leaders like Canary Wharf Management and Berkeley Group, supported by a 24/7 emergency response system and proactive maintenance protocols.Sustainability remains central to our operations, with initiatives including energy-efficient LED lighting and greywater recycling systems. Our apprenticeship programme and family-oriented culture have fostered long-term employee retention, with many staff members remaining with the company for over 20 years. We continually invest in cutting-edge technology, such as battery-powered lighting systems for heritage sites, while maintaining rigorous quality control through equipment servicing and bench-testing between projects.
Services
Temporary Electrical
Mechanical Services
Evacuation Systems
CCTV Security
Sustainability Solutions
HV/LV Power Systems
Waste Management
Emergency Repairs
Project Management
Equipment Hire
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist experience in temporary site services.
- Our 24/7 emergency response team ensures continuous project support.
- We deliver tailored solutions for complex construction site requirements.
- Our sustainability initiatives reduce environmental impact by 40%.
- Certified engineers maintain 99.8% equipment reliability through proactive servicing.
Services
Temporary Electrical
Our electrical division delivers temporary power solutions from initial cabin connections to full site distribution. We design scalable systems ranging from 110V supplies to 11KV substations, with equipment maintained to BS7671 standards. Our LED lighting installations reduce energy consumption by 60% compared to traditional systems.
Mechanical Services
We provide temporary heating, ventilation, and water management solutions with 5mm-150mm pipework capabilities. Our systems include greywater recycling and de-chlorination processes, complying with Water Supply Regulations 1999 and ISO 24526 standards for construction site utilities.
Evacuation Systems
Our fire safety division installs addressable and non-addressable alarm systems with independent power supplies. Solutions include voice-activated alarms for isolated workers and radio systems suitable for heritage sites, meeting BS5839-1:2017 requirements for temporary site safety.
CCTV Security
We deploy integrated CCTV and access control systems with remote monitoring capabilities. Our solutions combine overt and discreet surveillance, featuring motorised cameras and tamper-proof entry systems to reduce theft by 75% on protected sites.
Sustainability
Our sustainability initiatives include energy consumption monitoring, LED lighting retrofits, and greywater recycling systems. These measures help clients reduce utility costs by 40% while meeting ISO 14001 environmental management standards during construction phases.
People
Kevin Cook
Chairman
Founded EMS in 1992 after a 20-year engineering apprenticeship. Holds 50+ years industry experience, including Canary Wharf and The O2 projects. Pioneered apprenticeship programmes training over 100 engineers.
Ashley Maude
Projects Director
Leads evacuation systems division with 25 years' expertise in temporary safety solutions. Specialises in integrating addressable fire systems with building management protocols for large-scale developments.
Questions
What temporary electrical services do you provide?
We supply and maintain temporary power distribution, LED lighting, and high-voltage substation solutions for construction sites.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency support?
Yes, our 24-hour call-out service provides immediate engineers for power surges and system failures.
Which construction sectors do you support?
We serve commercial, residential, infrastructure, and public sector projects across the UK and Europe.
How do you ensure equipment reliability?
All equipment undergoes servicing and bench-testing between projects to maintain 99.8% operational reliability.
What safety systems do you install?
We provide addressable fire alarms, voice-activated evacuation systems, and radio fire solutions for construction sites.
