The Heb Group Elevated One Waterside Place with Advanced M&E Installations

Client:
Chesterfield Borough Council
Main contractor:
Britcon

The Heb Group provided advanced Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) installations for One Waterside Place, a seven-story multi-occupancy building with six lettable floors and a ground-floor retail space. This project was a significant component of the £340 million Chesterfield Waterside regeneration scheme, marking the completion of the Basin Square phase.

Project Details

Building Specifications

  • Location: Strategically situated close to the M1 motorway and adjacent to Chesterfield Railway Station
  • Structure: Seven stories, with six floors of Grade A office space (approximately 5,200 sq. ft each)
  • Ground Floor: Retail space with the capacity to be split into two units

M&E Scope

  • Independent Services: Each lettable floor and the retail space were equipped with independent services, allowing for future sub-division.
  • Access Control: Main front entrance with access control operable from each lettable floor, shared access via lifts and stairs.
  • Core Area Facilities: Shared WCs, accessible WCs, and accessible showers within the stair core area.
The Heb Group Elevated One Waterside Place with Advanced M&E Installations

Heating and Cooling Systems

  • Core Areas: Fed from a Mitsubishi ASHP, serving both radiators and underfloor heating manifolds.
  • Office Spaces: Each tenanted office space was served by an independent VRF condenser providing both heating and cooling.
  • Ventilation: Included local dirty extract to WCs and Heat Recovery Supply/Return within general office spaces.
  • Hot Water: Provided via local Electric Water Heaters and Electric Showers within core WCs.

Building Services

  • Fire Safety: Dry riser and head of stair/lobby smoke ventilation AOVs with fireman’s override.
  • BMS Controls: Building Management System for optimum performance, energy conservation, and user control.
  • Lighting: High-efficiency LED luminaires installed with a control strategy including daylight dimming and presence detection for energy conservation.
  • Backup Power: Backup generator provided, ensuring power to the fire-fighting lift as required.
  • Security and Alarms: Fire alarm, CCTV, DDA toilet alarms, access control, and intruder alarm system.

Significance

This project not only demonstrated The Heb Group's capability in delivering sophisticated M&E solutions but also highlighted their commitment to energy efficiency and advanced building management. The integration of cutting-edge systems ensured optimal performance, safety, and sustainability for One Waterside Place.

Heb Group's meticulous M&E installations at One Waterside Place underscored their expertise in managing complex urban development projects. By providing reliable and innovative solutions, they played a crucial role in the successful realization of the Chesterfield Waterside regeneration scheme, setting a benchmark for future developments.

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