The Niels Brock Institution needed system and overview in connection with their own responsibility for the operation and maintenance of their historic and heritage-listed buildings

Niels Brock secures the maintenance of their historical properties with Upsite

Niels Brock is a self-governing institution with roots in a strong history and clear values. 

Founded on the businessman Niels Brock's legacy and vision, the school was established to educate young people in business, languages, and economics – a legacy that still shapes the institution's activities. 

Today, Niels Brock owns and operates over 40,000 m² of historical buildings in the inner city of Copenhagen, requiring careful maintenance as part of their cultural-historical responsibility. 

Facility Manager Claus Villumsen is responsible for the buildings' operations, maintenance, and green transition. To create clarity and efficiency in his work, he uses Upsite.

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Upsite provides the necessary overview in an easy and intuitive way

Niels Brock was among the first to adopt Upsite and has now used the platform for over a year to plan, manage, and maintain an overview of maintenance tasks.

Upsite provides the necessary overview in an easy and intuitive way,

says Claus Villumsen. He particularly highlights the platform's dashboard and the flexibility in task management as key features.

You can quickly access the buildings' master data, see the total maintenance cost, annual CO2 emissions per square meter, and much more. Everything is clearly presented, and it is easy to see tasks distributed across different years. It can all be exported to Excel and customized according to what you need,

he explains.

With Upsite, Claus Villumsen has gained a tool that makes it easier to navigate between the tasks of the past, present, and future:

It gives me the overview I need in my role. It is quick to find your way around, move tasks, and get a clear plan for several years ahead. The system is easy to use and simple to understand – It is very intuitively designed.

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Niels Brock actively participates in the sustainability agenda

Niels Brock actively participates in the sustainability agenda with a series of targeted initiatives, particularly in energy, where they use green electricity and have a sharp focus on CO2 reduction. At the same time, they protect their historical buildings by making necessary improvements where preservation values allow.

Upsite's green ambitions and future thoughts are extremely interesting. It is valuable for us to be involved and contribute our visions,

states Claus Villumsen.

With an ambition to prepare a full CSRD report from 2025, even though they are not legally obliged, Niels Brock wants to be a role model for their students and future generations. They recognize the upcoming requirements and see a clear advantage in being ahead. 

By keeping track of property data through Upsite, they ensure they are prepared when new reporting requirements come into force. This proactive step gives them a strong starting point and ensures they can navigate smoothly through future regulations.

Read also how Niels Brock uses Upsite for Climate Adaptation