From feasibility studies, project management and 3D modelling through to our core specialism of mechanical and electrical services design, the impact of building services goes beyond legislative compliance.
It's about creating places that are safe, efficient and functional: somewhere that strikes the right balance of benefits for the user, the developer or owner and the environment. With efficiency and sustainability at its core, our customised, comprehensive approach lends expertise across the development lifecycle.
Mechanical Design
Electrical Design
Energy & Sustainability
Project Management
Modelling & Visualisation
Audits & Reports
Mechanical Design
Mechanical Services Design is at the core of our business.
It is vital for ensuring buildings run and perform well, safeguarding the comfort and safety of their occupants.
As chartered engineers, we bring valuable insight and trusted expertise, ranging from designing biomass heating to wider heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems as well as plumbing works.
This includes low carbon options such as geothermal heating pumps, passive ventilation and rainwater harvesting.
Expertise includes
- Air conditioning
- Refrigeration
- Ventilation
- Drainage and public health
- Piped water services
- Steam and condensate
- Compressed gases
- Building management systems (BMS)
- Medical and industrial gases
- Site utility management
- Heating, including district, biomass, ground and air source
- Acoustic engineering and vibration control
- Water treatment and filtration
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Electrical Design
Excellence in electrical services design is critical to creating environments that operate in line with the aspirations and needs of the developer or owner as well as the end user, yet minimise the environmental impact.
From the wide remit of design and installation of lighting to power distribution and communications, we create systems that are robust and energy efficient, while remaining functional and cost-effective.
This extends to the design and integration of zero carbon technologies such as photovoltaics and solar collection.
Expertise includes:
- Power distribution within buildings
- Standby generation
- Combined heat and power (CHP)
- Emergency, flood and street lighting
- Display and decorative feature lighting
- Fire alarms and voice evacuation
- Data and communications
- Public address systems
- Security and CCTV
- Lifts and transportation systems
- Photovoltaics and solar collection
- Wind turbines
- High voltage and low voltage distribution
Energy & Sustainability
One of the defining characteristics of our industry in recent years has been the increasing emphasis on sustainability and the need to minimise the impact on the environment.
The best building designs correctly balance the needs of the developers, the end users and the wider environment as well as nearby communities.
From assessing, for example, a building’s geometry, construction or its HVAC facilities, we advise on and deliver practical, legislatively-compliant solutions that significantly improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
This includes the best application of technology or guidance on the most cost-effective approach, as well as help to access government-funded initiatives.
Expertise includes
- SBEM calculations
- Standard Assessment Procedures (SAP)
- Thermal modelling and imaging
- U-Value calculations
- CO2 calculations and carbon foot-printing
- Domestic and non-domestic energy performance certificates (EPC)
Project Management
Our project management expertise simplifies the development process.
We act as the single point of contact between you and the subcontractors for refurbishments, brownfield developments and new-builds.
Whether it’s assuming the overall design lead role, or overseeing specific elements such as the tender process or guiding the mechanical and electrical aspects, we will drive your development forward using our network of trusted partners.
Expertise includes
- Bills of quantities and financial
- Facilities management guidance
- Clerk of works and site management
- Maintenance audits
- Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and plant replacement strategy
- Mechanical and engineering coordination
- Contract management and administration
Modelling & Visualisation
Our modelling and visualisation expertise improves accuracy and design integration: streamlining the construction process.
These advanced techniques ensure we can demonstrate buildings will perform satisfactorily from an environmental perspective; delivering a design solution that fits the bill and is right first time.
Software such as building information modelling (BIM) enables us to easily explore and design customised services: ultimately realising better asset performance, improved sustainability and reduced investment risk.
Expertise includes
- BIM and Revit 3D design
- 3D coordination
- Energy modelling and building simulation
- Daylight modelling
Audits & Reports
Our audit and report expertise is invaluable.
From lifecycle studies and energy efficiency audits to feasibility studies and performance monitoring, we investigate and offer practical, cost-effective solutions to reach the best outcome: improving efficiency and sustainability, while ensuring occupants’ comfort and safety.
Expertise includes
- Lifecycle studies
- Energy audits
- Performance monitoring
- Dilapidation surveys
- Feasibility studies
- Maintenance audits
- Maintenance and plant replacement strategy
