AEM’S Contribution:
Scope
The Decentralised Office Development is a modern, purpose designed facility for the accommodation of the headquarters of the Department of Justice. It consisted of Cellular and Open Plan offices; public areas; archive storage; support functions and infrastructure; car parking and landscaped site development. New wings built around the former stable courtyard.
There is clear delineation and contrast between old & new, and the connection between old and new via a glass link which both joins the two elements and holds them apart. Officially opened by the Minister for Justice in October 2008.
This was a large scale detailed design & refurbishment project in a Listed Building with Antrim Electrical & Mechanical Ltd carrying out the Electrical & Mechanical Installations.
Scale
The Electrical Installation included: Mains & Sub-Mains Distribution, Supply and installation of Generator, General Power throughout refurbished building, General & Emergency Lighting throughout the refurbished building, Data Telecoms Infrastructure &Cabling, Fire Alarm, Surge Protection, Video Door Access, Disabled Refuge, Induction Loop system, Video Conferencing and Meeting Room, CCTV, Intruder Alarm, Door Access Controls and Digital Dimming Systems.
The Mechanical Installation included LPHW Heating, Sanitaryware, Plumbing, Soils & Wastes, Ventilation, Automatic BMS Controls, Natural Gas and Air-Conditioning. Areas of efficiency included using Condensing Boilers, BMS Controls to regulate Boiler (Times & Temperature). TRV’s Were used on the Radiators and Thermostatic Radiator Valves Used on the Hot Water System.
Complexity
For this project it was identified that it was a ‘Listed’ Building and that through the major refurbishment works it was imperative to be able to mould the original ‘old’ building with the ‘new’ modern and environmentally sustainable installation. Our team was re-educated about the history of Athlumney House and made to understand the importance of the building and what the final objectives were.
Working in this large occupied listed building it was imperative that our programme was continually monitored and adjusted appropriately with the Master Programme to ensure the delivery of the project within the given timescales and quality standards expected.
Delivery
The Installations and the building were delivered on time and to budget through a robust programming strategy. Regular meetings were held to ensure that Cost Targets agreed were met and that the progression of works was as per the programme.
A quality installation was guaranteed to the client on this project as we had the opportunity of producing sample boards of Accessories/Fixtures & Fittings for them to decide, with our professional advice, what suited them best.
AEM’S Contribution:
Scope
Refurbishment work took place on one of Ireland’s most important cultural, educational and tourist facilities. The Electrical and Mechanical works took place within the following areas of the museum:
• Stewart House; comprised of internal refurbishment and fit out offices
• Administration Building; internal refurbishment an fit out of existing offices with the complete upgrade and refurbishment of existing mechanical & electrical services
• Parochial Hall / Cluan Place; internal fit out of existing vacant areas which conform to office, classrooms etc. And installation of mechanical & electrical services
Staff working on this listed building was educated on the importance of its history and as a Museum of international importance.
Scale
AEM Ltd was employed by the client to provide and install associated Installation that is associated with modern Implementation within the Museum/Leisure Environment. The installation and its fundamental conception ensured that the principles of Energy Conservation within the particular environment had been installed with the future in mind.
Works included the following installations: General Power and Lighting, PA system, Fire Detection, Intruder Alarm, Telephone/Computer Installation, Door Access Control and External Site Lighting.
Mechanical Installation work took place within the museum and included the following:
• Heating
• Domestic Plumbing
• Ventilation
Methodology
The Installations and the building were delivered on time and to budget through a robust programming strategy. Regular meetings were held to ensure that Cost Targets agreed were met and that the progression of works was as per the programme.
A quality installation was guaranteed to the client on this project as we had the opportunity of producing sample boards of Accessories/Fixtures & Fittings for them to decide, with our professional advice, what suited those best.
AEM’S Contribution:
Scope
The Alley Arts and Conference Centre is a state of the art theatre complex, art gallery and conference centre based in the heart of Strabane, County Tyrone.
Offering top class entertainment, arts development and conference facilities, the Alley Arts and Conference Centre is now recognised as one of the leading arts and conference venues within the North West of Ireland.
The venue features:
• A fully equipped auditorium with seating for up to 270 people.
• The Alley can also convert the main auditorium into a flat floored exhibition hall, round table conference area or even a magnificent banquet hall.
• 6 Training and Break out rooms
• Art Gallery
• Exhibition space in the main foyer and within the Alley’s upstairs gallery.
• Sound recording studio
• Cafe Bar
Scale
AEM Ltd was appointed to provide and install associated Electrical Installation that is associated with modern design Implementation.
The installation and its fundamental conception ensured that the principles of Energy Conservation within the particular environment had been installed with the future in mind. Installation works included:
• Mains Switchgear
• General Power
• General & Emergency Lighting
• Data
• BT Telephone System
• Fire Alarm
• Fire Detection
• Intruder Alarm
• CCTV
• PA System
• Voice Evacuation
• Lightning Protection
• Car park Barrier Controls
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