Barrow Sixth Form College sought to elevate its facilities, creating an inviting atmosphere for students while improving energy efficiency and reducing operational costs. PSA provided full Mechanical and Electrical Design, incorporating advanced systems for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, data supply, fire safety, and security. Despite challenges integrating old services, careful planning ensured seamless integration. The project transformed the college with a welcoming reception, improved circulation, modern study spaces, and energy-efficient solutions contributing to cost savings and sustainability.
CLIENT: Barrow Sixth Form College
LOCATION: Barrow, Cumbria
SERVICES: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The client had a clear vision – they wanted to elevate its facilities to create a more inviting atmosphere for students, making it a more attractive option for young people in the local area. Simultaneously, they aimed to create energy efficiencies to reduce operational costs. Getting the lighting, cooling, heating, and ventilation right was crucial for establishing a comfortable learning environment. Additionally, the client required state-of-the-art connectivity equipment to cater to modern educational needs.
OUR SOLUTION
PSA provided full Mechanical and Electrical Design for the project. Our input focused on:
- Energy efficiency
- Advanced systems and technologies for heating, cooling and ventilation
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Data supply
- Fire safety
- Security
- Targeted thermal improvements.
There were challenges with integrating old services and legacy wiring to work alongside the new services. However, through careful planning and execution, we ensured a seamless integration, allowing the existing infrastructure to seamlessly coexist with the new installations.
THE OUTCOME
The completion of this project marks a significant transformation for Barrow Sixth Form College. The newly enhanced facilities boast a welcoming reception area, improved circulation, and modern study spaces that rival those found in higher education institutions. Our energy-efficient solutions not only contribute to cost savings for the college but also align with broader sustainability objectives, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship.
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