Alperton Community School Technology Block
We converted a traditionally heated technology block at Alperton Community School, previously served by radiators and gas-fired boilers, to air conditioning for the tech classrooms and air source heat pump heating for circulation areas.
Our Role
We carried out the mechanical and associated electrical services design for contractor Preou HVAC, covering air conditioning and heating with calculations, layout drawings, schematics and equipment schedules. The design uses the latest highly efficient Variable Refrigerant Volume heat recovery and heat pump units.
Acting client-side for Synergy and the school, we also undertook site surveys and meetings, assessed proposals, monitored progress, witnessed commissioning of the services, prepared snagging lists and reviewed operation and maintenance information.
The Outcome
Replacing gas-fired heating with heat pump technology reduces the block’s reliance on fossil fuels while providing comfortable, controllable conditions in the technology classrooms.
Our combined design and client-side role gave the school confidence that the new systems were installed and commissioned correctly.
Project Highlights
- Location: Stanley Avenue, Wembley
- Client side: Synergy and the school
- Design for contractor Preou HVAC
- Gas boilers and radiators replaced with VRV heat recovery and air source heat pumps
- Commissioning witnessing, snagging and O&M review
- Services: Building Services, Sustainability, Project Delivery & Management