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In a bid to rejuvenate the historical records service, Staffordshire History Centre applied for a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to support the refurbishment and extension of their Grade II listed property.

Our Role

We undertook the initial survey of the existing facilities, and developed a comprehensive mechanical, electrical and public health design solution. The building remained occupied throughout the project, so our site supervision duties involved careful scheduling of the works to minimise disruption. In addition we supported the Client’s HLF bid through the provision of a detailed Management & Maintenance Plan.

The Outcome

Our Energy Studio carried out extensive modelling to create a stable and resilient passive design for the new, BS4971 compliant, archive facilities using an industry-leading triple wall design. We also provided a full energy statement to support the planning application and Part L compliance.

The completed project comprises a new community exhibition space, modern reading and search rooms, additional strong rooms, and the new archive spaces. The Lichfield Records Office and aspects of the County museum have also been relocated to this new Centre.

Project Highlights

  • CLIENT Staffordshire County Council
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING
  • ENERGY & LOW CARBON DESIGNS
  • SPECIALIST ENVIRONMENT

Sectors

Brookbanks Groups

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Group

Key Team Members

Mechanical Engineer

Keith Belding

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Associate Director, Electrical Engineering

Matt House

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Electrical Engineer

Mike Holgate

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Group Director for M&E / Head of London Office

Paul Rushmer

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