CONTRACT NEWS
CONTRACT NEWS
MICHELIN MOOD LIGHTING
LED Eco Lights has announced that its Bright Goods LED filament lamps have been installed throughout the newly refurbished and prestigious Oxford Blue gastropub to create a traditional atmosphere with efficient lighting technology .
The Oxford Blue , located on the edge of Windsor Great Park in Berkshire , is housed in two former game keeper ’ s cottages dating back to the 1800s and was acquired in 2015 by Steven Ellis , former chef at three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Gordon Ramsay . After a lengthy refurbishment , the pub opened its doors on New Year ’ s Eve and boasts a 44-cover venue with a wine attic for private dining , a 14-seat lounge for drinks and a 16-cover outside dining area .
Fettle Design was commissioned to create an interior that combined the historical elements of the building with modern efficient lighting technology . Fettle specified Bright Goods linear LED filament lamps : Catherine , a 6W sepia tinted GLS , Jane , a 6W sepia tinted pear shape and Elizabeth , a 3W clear candle . They were installed throughout the premises in the restaurant , bar , wine attic , hallway , WCs and outside dining area . Each lamp boasts an impressive 100Lm / W efficiency .
For further information visit : www . brightgoods . co . uk
SAVING GRACE
Numatic is saving 21.8 per cent on its gas consumption with a Trend building management system ( BMS ) from BG Energy Solutions ( BGES ). BGES designed , supplied and installed the BMS at Numatic ’ s 26-acre site in November 2015 . Although the BMS is still in its first year of operation , the gas savings achieved mean that half of the initial investment has already been recouped .
Once the order was placed , BGES was tasked with designing and installing the system . All of the larger buildings on site at Chard featured space heaters , all but one of which are gas-fired . In total , 50 space heaters required control by the BMS , with each one wired individually . Most of the space heaters were retained , although a small number were replaced .
Numatic now has a schematic front end on its new BMS system which shows all buildings on site , all heaters and their settings , ensuring that temperatures and times can be adjusted easily and quickly . Furthermore , BGES has now installed links to gas and electricity submeters at the Chard facility so that Numatic has more visibility on its energy use .
With Numatic ’ s electricity bill averaging around £ 100,000 a month , the potential for savings is considerable .
For further information visit : www . bgenergysolutions . co . uk and www . numatic . co . uk
CITY OF CULTURE
Ventola Projects has recently completed another exciting project . The firm was asked to update the lighting within family entertainment centre Fun Station , located in St . Stephen ’ s Shopping Centre in the UK City of Culture for 2017 – Hull .
The centre is packed with the latest gaming technology , including family favourites such as air hockey and 10-pin bowling , enjoyed by people of all ages looking for fun .
With lighting essential in creating the right mood for a venue such as Fun Station , it was important that Ventola ’ s lighting solution was vibrant , enticing and atmospheric .
The Ventola team decided to supply and install a VAvR LED lighting solution . This flexible lighting choice ensured that the venue would be perfectly lit and along with helping to set the right tone when the venue is open , VAvR LED also offers a practical solution when the venue is closed ; ensuring cleaning and maintenance tasks can easily be undertaken .
Committed to energy efficiency , Ventola also felt that LED bulbs were the best option for Fun Station , which has the potential to consume large amounts of energy .
For further information visit : www . ventola . co . uk
BACK TO SCHOOL
The doors to The Highfield School in Letchworth , Hertfordshire , are once again open , following a £ 15m rebuild . Thousands of products from Scolmore ’ s wiring accessories ranges have been installed as part of the development programme .
Mode and Mode Part M sockets , as well as MiniGrid switch modules , have been fitted throughout the entire school building , including all teaching areas and classrooms ( around 60 in total ), as well as corridors , foyers and staffrooms .
Mode Part M sockets , fitted onto dado trunking around the walls of the classrooms , allow for regulatory requirements to be met , while at the same time offering a high standard of design and flexibility . With dimmable lights a requirement for all classrooms , Scolmore ’ s MiniGrid plates featuring retractive switch modules have been installed .
With the new building now open , work is due to commence to demolish the original school buildings , which have stood since the1960s . The original school site will be turned into communal areas such as gardens , fields and a sports facility .
For further information visit : www . scolmore . com
LIGHT SURGERY
Luceco has recently provided an LED lighting solution to meet the needs of visitors and staff at Honiton Surgery . The new extension offers six new consulting rooms , treatment , waiting and meeting rooms . IQ Engineering , based in Newton Abbot , provided consultancy services for the building works , with the installation of the electrical services being carried out by REF Electrics ( Taunton ).
Providing instant , safe lighting and being quick and easy to install , LuxPanel offers up to 50,000 hours ’ working life with no maintenance or relamping requirements , benefiting the environment in terms of energy efficiency and no lamp disposal . Platinum LED downlights were also installed , offering running cost savings of up to 80 per cent .
Designed to retrofit ceiling cut outs of common compact fluorescent downlights , the Platinum features easy fit positive locating swing out tabs and interchangeable bezel options . Ideal for use with sensors and lighting controls , the downlight has dimmable and emergency versions available .
With cost effective , energy saving LED luminaires from Luceco , the patients and staff should enjoy the benefits of a well lit environment in which to visit and work at Honiton Surgery .
For further information visit : www . luceco . com
CLEATS ACROSS THE WEAR
Ellis has developed a bespoke solution for Balfour Beatty to safely secure power cables running the length of the new Wear Crossing in Sunderland .
Currently under construction , the new two span cablestayed bridge features an A-frame pylon rising to 105m ( 344ft ), and will span the River Wear between Castletown on the north bank and Pallion on the south .
Ellis was approached by Balfour Beatty after its initial plan to secure the cables proved unworkable due to the product in question not having the necessary approvals . Although Ellis had no suitable , standard alternatives , the company ’ s innovative product development team went back to the drawing board and developed a project specific solution that finally secured the order .
Designed to support Emtelle ducts , which in turn support the power cables running the length of the bridge , the Ellis solution incorporates 252 specially designed assemblies , each comprising 12 standard 2F + 172 clamps and a stainless steel support frame .
Once complete , the Wear Crossing will carry two lanes of traffic in each direction , plus dedicated cycle ways and pedestrian footpaths . It is scheduled to open in spring 2018 and will be twice the height of Nelson ’ s Column .
For further information visit : www . ellispatents . co . uk
18 | May 2017