Council Office Refurbishment

Project Outline

NorWood Consultants Ltd were appointed as the Clients M & E representatives to design, upgrade and manage the refurbishment of the Hertsmere Borough Council Civic Offices.

The office space consisted of a Council Chamber, Management Suite and Open Plan Offices over three floors.

The works were phased due to the offices being fully occupied during the refurbishment.  The works were completed on time within budget and to the clients’ requirements.

The Services provided included:-

• •  Complete Survey of the Offices existing M & E plant.
  • Heat gain & loss calculations.
  • New replacement lighting and emergency lighting design.
  • New VRF heat recovery heating & cooling design throughout.
  • New mechanical heat recovery supply & extract ventilation.
  • Upgraded electrical distribution boards, power, data & wiring.
  • Design of new fire dampers throughout & BEMS control.
  • Undertook site inspections, site monitoring and defects inspections.
  • Witnessed the testing & commissioning of mechanical & electrical services.

Following a recent EPC for the building, we are pleased to confirm that due to the technical abilities and skill of Norwood consultants, the design for the partial refurbishment, has resulted in a significant improvement to the building that now has a new EPC Certificate of a level B.

The EPC assessor commented positively on the design of the R32 Air Cooling Plant the LED lighting and Casambi advanced lighting controls all being a major factor’s in the buildings final rating

Project dates 2022 -2024