144 Newhall St, Cadence Projects | BSN Group Construction

VALUE

£200K

DURATION

5 weeks

Overview

As part of their recent procurement of a Grade II listed three-storey office building located in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, Cadence Projects tasked BSNE with the installation of a new lighting scheme consisting of feature, utility, and emergency lighting, with alterations and additions to the existing small power system to create a modern functional workspace for their growing business.

Alongside the need for their own Office space on the third floor the clients longer term plan for the lower floors is to create serviced office units which needed to be accommodated within the new lighting design. The aim was to modernise the building’s electrical infrastructure while preserving its features, ensuring compliance with building regulations and enhancing energy efficiency.

Challenges

Energy Efficiency: The lighting scheme needed to balance aesthetics with efficiency, incorporating LED solutions.
Limited Structural Modifications: Given the building’s historical status, the approach to wiring routes and installation had to minimise alterations to existing structures.
Safety & Compliance: Electrical installations needed to comply with BS 7671 wiring regulations and other relevant safety standards.

Solutions & Implementation

Lighting Scheme: A combination of LED suspended linear fittings, wall-mounted style luminaires, and task lighting were installed to maintain the building’s character while improving illumination levels. Smart lighting controls, such as occupancy sensors and daylight dimming functions, were integrated to enhance energy efficiency.
Small Power Installation: New floor socket outlets were strategically placed to serve workspaces, meeting rooms, and common areas, ensuring functionality without compromising the aesthetics of the interiors.
Compliance & Testing: The installation was tested and certified to ensure compliance with BS 7671, providing assurance of safety and functionality.

Results & Impact

By utilising our teams experience within the commercial fit out sector and our supply chain partners we were able to deliver a fast-paced project on a short lead time which allowed the client to reduce the disruption caused to their business.
We pride ourselves on our ability to work with clients to achieve their vision in a collaborative way.