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Aquinas College, Stockport

Engineering Services

EMCOR was responsible for the design, installation and commissioning of all mechanical, electrical and public health services within this new 14,500 m², three storey, sixth form college, together with the external lighting infrastructure to the new car park, MUGA (multi use games area) sports pitches. The project also involved many sustainable solutions including a biomass boiler, solar panels and rainwater harvesting.

The facility offers a performing arts centre with studios and recording facilities, IT teaching rooms and a learning resource centre.

VALUE DELIVERED

Close liaison with client and design team to provide cost effective, efficient design solutions.
Introduced a fully-integrated modular wiring system to allow early construction of internal walls and improve on programme targets.
Provided sustainable, energy efficient design solutions, such as biomass boilers and solar panels to improve long term energy performance.

SCOPE OF WORK

EMCOR provided the following services:
General ventilation systems
Small power installations
Specialist ventilation systems
Building management systems
Foul drainage above ground
Natural gas systems
Rainwater harvesting
External lighting
Main LV distribution
Data / telecommunications
CCTV scheme
Access control & security
Solar panels
Earthing / lightning protection
Fire detection
Facilities for the disabled
Biometric registration system
Internal DALI controlled lighting system
LTHW heating (biomass boiler plant / gas fired boilers)
Hot and cold water services (solar hot water heating)

BACKGROUND

Aquinas College is a Catholic sixth form college for 1,800 students over the age of sixteen, and was established in 1980. The college is owned by the Diocese of Shrewsbury and funded by the Learning Skills Council.

OBJECTIVES

By national building standards, the existing college was overcrowded by approximately 50%. Therefore, a completely new building was required to provide more floor space and new state-of-the-art facilities for the students.

Objectives included:

Providing a high standard of building with the college’s values and principles at the heart of the project
Minimising environmental impacts by providing sustainable, energy-efficient solutions
Avoiding impact on the users of the existing college during construction
Being mindful of the impact of disturbance to neighbouring homes
Providing high quality facilities, whilst achieving excellent value for money

SOLUTIONS

EMCOR provided a quality installation of services, with the needs of the college’s staff and students at the forefront of the design.

Sustainable energy solutions were provided including biomass boilers, solar heating panels and a rainwater harvesting system. Environmental impacts were also minimised by sourcing materials locally where possible and avoiding any unnecessary waste on-site.

Any impact on the existing college and neighbouring buildings was minimised by strictly avoiding the use of plant and general working during unsociable hours. The delivery of materials to site was also limited to reduce possible traffic congestion.

EMCOR sourced all equipment and materials from trusted, reputable suppliers and manufacturers, whilst providing innovative design solutions to ensure efficient on-site installations and excellent value for money.

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