Heating and cooling replacement design – University of Lancashire
The University of Lancashire required a heating and cooling replacement design. The Computing and Technology Building heating and colling system had broken down. Rising summer temperatures made replacement urgent. CLIENT: University of Lancashire LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire COMPLETED: 2026 SERVICES: Mechanical Design SECTOR: Higher Education […]
Special Educational Needs School – Mechanical & Electrical Consultancy
PSA provided full mechanical and electrical design services for a £2.5m extension at Newfield SEN School. Working alongside Wilson Mason Architects for Blackburn with Darwen Council. The project supports the creation of additional specialist teaching space tailored to pupils with complex needs. The new extension needed to fit seamlessly into the existing school environment. From […]
Manchester Metropolitan University – Digital Education Nexus
This higher education project at Manchester Metropolitan University secured £1.27 million from the Office for Students to create a Digital Education Nexus (DEN) within its John Dalton Building. A facility designed to put its healthcare and life science students at the forefront of clinically-focused, technology-led education. PSA provided full mechanical and electrical consultancy from concept […]
Higher Education M&E Consultancy: Manchester Metropolitan University Careers Studio
This Higher Education project required Manchester Metropolitan University to establish a dedicated careers hub, where students could meet with advisors and attend industry talks. The challenge was making use of underutilised space in its existing business school lobby. Working with DAY Architectural, Greenmount and Curtins, PSA provided comprehensive building services design to transform part of […]
Higher Education Refurbishment – MMU International College
Manchester Metropolitan University wanted to complete a higher education refurbishment. Former art studios on 7th and 8th floors of the Chatham Building were being transformed into flexible learning spaces that could support international students. To support this vision, PSA worked alongside Cassidy & Ashton architects and ICON Projects, to deliver comprehensive building services designs. The […]
Surveillance System Replacement – University of Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire required a comprehensive upgrade of its campus-wide surveillance system to enhance student safety and improve system management. The existing system consisted of multiple camera types and recorders spread across campus and remote Lancashire locations. PSA was appointed as technical specialist from conception to handover, developing the brief, researching options, […]
High School Extension (M&E) – Didsbury High
The Laurus Trust wanted to expand Didsbury High School’s teaching facilities to accommodate its growing population of 1,100 students. Working alongside Wilson Mason architects, Gosling Consulting and KODA, our team delivered comprehensive mechanical and electrical design services for the £1m high school extension project. The expansion added two new classrooms, an IT suite, teachers office […]
Electrical Rewire Design at Millom Secondary School
This comprehensive electrical rewire design at a 1950s secondary school follows a heating system upgrade completed in 2017. Due to the occupied nature of the site and presence of asbestos, we developed a carefully phased approach spanning two years of construction beginning in Summer 2024. By utilising available space within the under-capacity school, we enabled […]
Higher Education Library Relocation (M&E) – John Dalton Library
Higher Education Library Relocation at Manchester Metropolitan University. This project involved converting study spaces into a temporary library facility to accommodate students during the construction of a new library. Working with Cassidy & Ashton architects and Greenmount contractors, we delivered a complete mechanical and electrical design for this £1m project in Manchester. The building presented […]
New Build College Building (M&E) – Lakes College
Lakes College required a new build college building for its civil engineering facility spanning 10 acres. The £1.2m project combines indoor learning spaces with extensive outdoor areas for practical training. The new building features modern classrooms, changing facilities, and comprehensive mechanical and electrical systems powered by sustainable air source heat pumps. The outdoor training area […]