Case Study – LEV Testing, Maintenance & Compliance Services for University of Sunderland

Location: Sunderland, North East

Project Overview

HLA Services delivers specialist Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing, maintenance, and repair services across the University of Sunderland estate.

The contract includes twelve-monthly LEV Thorough Examination and Testing (TExT) inspections, along with responsive callouts to ensure all systems remain compliant, safe, and fully operational. HLA Services has supported the university’s LEV requirements for the past seven years, taking full management of the contract three years ago following consistently high levels of performance and service delivery.

Key Works Delivered

Annual LEV TExT inspections – Planned twelve-monthly thorough examination and testing of LEV systems across key university facilities

Reactive maintenance and callouts – Prompt response to breakdowns and remedial works, ensuring minimal disruption and continued safe operation

Multi-site coverage – Services delivered across a range of specialist buildings, including:

Flemming Building
Darwin Building
David Goldman Technology Centre
The National Glass Centre

Performance-led service delivery – Consistent achievement of agreed response times and maintenance standards, supporting safe operational environments

Why Choose HLA Services?

This long-term partnership demonstrates our ability to:

Deliver reliable and compliant LEV services across complex academic environments
Maintain consistently high performance standards over extended contract periods
Provide both planned and reactive support for critical ventilation systems
Support safe working environments across specialist teaching and research facilities
Build trusted relationships through proven service delivery