Category: Hard Services
OCS to Deliver £2.4m Solar Carport at Scottish Water’s Head Office
OCS is to deliver a £2.4m solar carport at Scottish Water’s HQ, providing 1 MW of renewable energy and cutting 160 tonnes of carbon.
OCS Team
01 Oct, 2025
OCS to Acquire EMCOR UK, Strengthening Technical and Engineering Capabilities
OCS to acquire EMCOR UK, expanding engineering-led facilities management and strengthening hard services across the UK and Ireland.
OCS Team
25 Sep, 2025
Smart Infrastructure Legacy at the London 2012 Olympic Village
More than a decade on, in 2025, the infrastructure behind the London 2012 Olympic Village continues to support a thriving residential community. Delivered through close collaboration, the project combined multi-utility networks with integrated smart management systems — built to meet the demands of the Games and designed for long-term, technology-enabled living.
OCS Team
23 Sep, 2025
The Role Of OCS Hard Services in Engineering and The Journey to Net Zero
Learn about our hard services proposition to support our customers on their journey to net zero.
OCS Team
20 Sep, 2025
Is Your Hard Services Strategy Ready for AI?
AI has unlocked a whole new world of building maintenance. Are your hard services ready for this big leap? OCS weighs in.
OCS Team
16 Sep, 2025
Six Sustainability Insights Facilities Teams Can Use Today
Facilities teams are at the forefront of the transition to net zero. Drawing on recent insights from our Energy Services team, here are six practical strategies to help you improve energy performance, reduce emissions, and deliver measurable impact.
OCS Team
12 Sep, 2025
The Importance of Hard Services in Supporting the UK Government’s Public Estate
The effective operation of the UK government’s vast public estate relies heavily on the often overlooked but absolutely essential element known as hard services.
OCS Team
11 Sep, 2025
Communications Infrastructure for BAE Systems Type 45 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyers
OCS worked with BAE Systems to deliver fibre optic communications for the Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyers, future-proofing the fleet.
OCS Team
10 Sep, 2025
Gas Safety Week 2025: Commitment to Safety
As Gas Safety Week begins, OCS is proud to join forces with this vital national campaign, organised by Gas Safe Register
OCS Team
09 Sep, 2025
Energy Services: RAF Lossiemouth – High Voltage Infrastructure
OCS delivered a £9.24m HV infrastructure project at RAF Lossiemouth for the MOD, upgrading substations and networks to support critical air operations.
OCS Team
25 Aug, 2025
Turning Insight into Action: A Smarter Way to Drive Sustainable Change
OCS helps organisations cut energy costs and accelerate decarbonisation by embedding sustainability into everyday facilities management.
OCS Team
13 Aug, 2025
Rethinking Green Building Certifications in Facilities Management
Green building certifications like BREEAM, LEED and WELL have become industry benchmarks for sustainable design. But as the built environment faces mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions and deliver long-term value, it’s time to ask: do these certifications go far enough?
Graeme Hamilton, Sector Director - Energy
11 Aug, 2025