In this respect, the earlier works concentrated on the renewal / upgrade of the central mechanical and electrical services; including the installation of gas fired condensing boilers, high recovery HWS calorifiers, fire alarm / security systems, IT / data systems, and the integration of BEMS controls.

The initial mechanical and electrical design strategies were developed in conjunction with the College’s in-house Engineers – the principles of which were successfully carried forward to all subsequent phases. More recent works have concentrated on the general refurbishment of the student rooms, with the final stage being the refurbishment of 1-3 Bridge Street which included construction of an additional 3rd floor level, works to the Colleges wine cellar and the provision of a new retail unit “Patisserie Valerie” in-lieu of the infamous “Halfords”.

Extent of Mechanical Services:

• Incoming utilities – gas and water
• LPHW Heating – gas fired condensing boilers
• Domestic Hot and Cold-Water Services
• Local extract and mixed mode ventilation
• Automatic Control Systems

Extent of Electrical Services:

• Incoming utilities – electrical, telecommunications and IT
• General lighting and emergency lighting
• Electrical small power
• Door entry, CCTV and security systems
• Fire alarm installation
• Lightning protection
• Landscape lighting