Randalls Way BTR, Leatherhead
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this new BTR accommodation scheme, which comprised 214 self-contained apartments, plus amenity space. Our works included the design, install & commission of all M & E services. The systems installed included mains distribution, low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, electric heating, hot and cold water systems, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in June 2023 and is due for completion in August 2024.
Client |
Get Living |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£6m |
Duration of the works |
June 2023 to August 2024 |
Leonardo Student Accommodation, Leeds
Vallectric were appointed by Robertson Construction to provide mechanical and electrical services to the former Leonardo, Printworks and Thoresby buildings development in Leeds. The project combined new build with the refurbishment of Grade II Listed buildings containing 473 student bedrooms across a mix of studio and student cluster accommodation. Our works included the design, install & commission of all M & E services, including mains distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarm, security services, domestic water services, heating, dry risers, ventilation, BMS and district heating connection.
Client |
McLaren Properties |
Main Contractor |
Robertson Construction |
Approx value |
£6m |
Duration of the works |
September 2022 to June 2024 |
The Place Student Accommodation, Nottingham
Vallectric were appointed by McAleer and Rushe to provide mechanical and electrical services to The Place in Nottingham. This purpose built student accommodation facility comprised of 409 ensuite bedrooms over 11 floors, with amenities including a gym, private dining room, study, breakout spaces and a sky lounge to the roof. Our works included the design, install & commission of all M & E services. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, electric heating and hot water fed via air source heat pumps, TV and data, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in October 2023 and was completed in July 2024.
Client |
MRP |
Main Contractor |
McAleer & Rushe |
Approx value |
£4m |
Duration of the works |
October 2023 to July 2024 |
Iona Street Student Accommodation, Edinburgh
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this multi-occupancy accommodation scheme in Edinburgh. The development on a former industrial site on Iona Street consisted of 20 Affordable Apartments, 60 Build to Rent Apartments and 199 Student Studio Apartments for a total of 319 Beds. Our works included the design, install & commission of all M & E services, including mains distribution, lighting, small power, fire alarm, security services, structured cabling, H & C domestic water services, electric heating, AC, PV, AGD, dry risers, ventilation, BMS and ASHP.
Client |
Vita |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£5m |
Duration of the works |
November 2022 to September 2023 |
Co-Living Accommodation, The Collective, Battersea
Vallectric were appointed by RG Group to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this co-living accommodation scheme, which comprised of 595 self-contained ensuite bedrooms, plus amenity space. Our works included the design, install & commission of all M & E services. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, a gas fired hot water system, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in May 2022 and was completed in May 2023.
Client |
The Collective |
Main Contractor |
RG Group |
Approx value |
£5m |
Duration of the works |
May 2022 to May 2023 |
Cranfield University Student Accommodation, Bedfordshire
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this new build student accommodation scheme, which comprised of 613 student study bedrooms, including amenity spaces. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, boosted cold water, a gas fired hot water system, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in July 2020 and will be complete in September 2021.
Client |
Cranfield University |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£3.7m |
Duration of the works |
July 2020 to September 2022 |
Deakins Place Student Accommodation, Nottingham
Vallectric were appointed by Bowmer & Kirkland to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this student accommodation scheme, which comprised of 703 student beds in a mix of studios and clusters, including amenity space, cinema and laundry. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, a gas fired hot water system, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in June 2021 and is to be completed by July 2022.
Client |
Cassidy Group |
Main Contractor |
Bowmer & Kirkland |
Approx value |
£5m |
Duration of the works |
June 2021 to July 2022 |
Cowley Road Student Accommodation, Oxford
Vallectric were appointed by RG Group to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this student accommodation scheme, which comprised of 137 student beds and the refurbishment of the ground floor Tesco supermarket. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, a gas fired hot water system, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in June 2021 and will be complete by May 2022.
Client |
Locate Developments Ltd |
Main Contractor |
R G Group |
Approx value |
£2.6m |
Duration of the works |
June 2021 to May 2022 |
The Boundary Student Accommodation, Bath
Vallectric were appointed by Real Group to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this student accommodation scheme, which comprised of 185 study bedrooms. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, bivalent hot water system with air source heat pump, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in June 2021 and will be complete in April 2022.
Client |
Gilltown |
Main Contractor |
Real Group |
Approx value |
£1.2m |
Duration of the works |
June 2021 to April 2022 |
Gulson Gardens Student Accommodation, Coventry
Vallectric were appointed by Robertson Construction to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this student accommodation scheme, which comprised of 462 student study bedrooms. The facilities within the accommodation included an on-site gym, bookable group study and dining spaces.The systems installed included low energy lighting with occupancy control (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, gas fired hot water system, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in 2019 and was completed in February 2021.
Client |
Gilltown |
Main Contractor |
Robertson Construction |
Approx value |
£2.6m |
Duration of the works |
July 2019 to February 2021 |
The Barracks Student Accommodation, Stirling
Vallectric were appointed by Ogilvie Construction to install the mechanical and electrical services to a 207 bed student accommodation facility at Forthside, Stirling. The systems installed included general and emergency lighting, general power, fire alarms, plumbing, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The facility has extensive communal facilities including a cinema, gym, games room, laundry, as well as several private and group study rooms.
Client |
Maven |
Main Contractor |
Ogilvie Construction |
Approx value |
£1.5m |
Duration of the works |
January 2019 to August 2019 |
Boyce House Student Accommodation, Kyle Street, Glasgow
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this student accommodation scheme in Glasgow, which comprised of 401 student study bedrooms in a mix of studios and clusters, including amenity space, cinema and laundry. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, a gas fired hot water system, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in September 2018 and was completed in August 2019.
Client/Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£2.1m |
Duration of the works |
September 2018 to August 2019 |
430 Bed Student Accommodation, Oxford Road, Bournemouth
Vallectric were appointed by R G Group to install the mechanical and electrical services to a new 430 bed student accommodation facility at Oxford Road, Bournemouth. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, plumbing, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The 17-storey building includes a common room, a gym, study rooms and a sky lounge with roof terrace.
Client |
Gilltown |
Main Contractor |
R G Group |
Approx value |
£1.8m |
Duration of the works |
September 2018 to August 2019 |
144 Bed Student Accommodation, Between Towns Road, Oxford
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this student accommodation scheme, which comprised of 144 student study beds, including amenity spaces, cinema and laundry. The systems installed included low energy lighting, general power, fire alarms, a gas fired hot water system, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The scheme commenced in June 2018 and was completed in June 2019.
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£1m |
Duration of the works |
July 2018 to June 2019 |
350 Bed Student Accommodation, St Mungo's Avenue, Glasgow
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to install the mechanical and electrical services to a 350 bed student accommodation facility at St Mungo’s Avenue, Glasgow. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, plumbing, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The facilities within the accommodation blocks included a laundry, student common room, management suite and car park.
Client |
Student Roost |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£1.8m |
Duration of the works |
August 2017 to August 2018 |
132 Bed Student Accommodation, Fishbourn Road, Chichester
Vallectric were appointed by R G Group to install the electrical services to a new 132 bed student accommodation facility at Fishbourne Road, Chichester. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The facilities within the accommodation blocks included a laundry, student common room, cinema, bike store, management suite and car park.
Client |
Gilltown |
Main Contractor |
R G Group |
Approx value |
£400k |
Duration of the works |
September 2017 to July 2018 |
Mixed Use Development, Clarendon Quarter, Leeds
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this mixed-use scheme, which comprised of 262 key worker studios and 61 apartments. An element of the scheme was the refurbishment of the former St Michael’s College, where a number of duplex studio apartments were formed. The scheme commenced in 2015 and was completed in August 2016.
Client |
AIG |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones Construction |
Approx value |
£1.7m |
Duration of the works |
January 2016 to January 2017 |
Ayton House Student Accommodation, St Andrews
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation to this 241 bed student accommodation scheme in St Andrews, Scotland. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, plumbing, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The facilities within the accommodation blocks included a laundry, student common room and management suite.
Client |
Empiric Student Property |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones Construction |
Approx value |
£1m |
Duration of the works |
November 2014 to August 2015 |
378 Bed Student Accommodation, Saw Mill, Huddersfield
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to install the mechanical and electrical services to a new 378 bed student accommodation facility at Saw Mill, Riverside in Huddersfield. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, plumbing, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The facilities within the accommodation blocks included a laundry, student common room, management suite and car park.
Client |
Unite |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£1.4m |
Duration of the works |
October 2013 to August 2014 |
653 Bed Student Accommodation, The Castings, Huddersfield
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to install the mechanical and electrical services to a new 653 bed student accommodation facility at The Castings in Huddersfield. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, plumbing, electric heating, ventilation and emergency call systems. The facilities within the accommodation blocks included a laundry, student common room, management suite and car park.
Client |
Unite |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£1.8m |
Duration of the works |
April 2013 to June 2014 |
477 Bed Student Accommodation, Kelvin Court, Glasgow
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to install the mechanical and electrical services to a new 477 bed student accommodation facility at Kelvin Court in Glasgow. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, plumbing, wet heating, ventilation and emergency call systems (including disabled refuge alarms). The facilities within the accommodation blocks included a laundry, student common room, management suite and car park.
Client |
Unite |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£1.8m |
Duration of the works |
October 2011 to August 2012 |
201 Bed Student Accommodation, Old Dumbarton Road, Glasgow
Vallectric were appointed by Watkin Jones to install the mechanical and electrical services to a new 201 bed student accommodation facility on Old Dumbarton Road in Glasgow. The systems installed included lighting (including emergency and external lighting), general power, fire alarms, plumbing, wet heating, ventilation and emergency call systems (including disabled refuge alarms). The facilities within the accommodation blocks included a laundry, student common room and management suite.
Client |
Fresh Student Living |
Main Contractor |
Watkin Jones |
Approx value |
£800k |
Duration of the works |
January 2012 to August 2012 |
Holiday Inn Express Extension and Upgrade, Wimbledon
Vallectric were appointed by Willmott Dixon Interiors to install mechanical and electrical services to a new extension at the Holiday Inn Express, Wimbledon. The works were carried out to a fully functioning hotel and had to accommodate staff and hotel residents throughout the duration of the contract. This included the repositioning of the existing plantroom, which meant running two systems of plant simultaneously in order to provide continuous heating and hot water for the hotel. We installed a new air source heat pump within the existing car park area and new lighting, power, plumbing, heating and ventilation to the 57 new bedrooms, which were built as part of the hotel upgrade. We also refurbished the reception and dining room and adjacent facilities as part of the upgrade works, all whilst the hotel was in full operation.
Client |
Holiday Inn |
Main Contractor |
Willmott Dixon Interiors |
Approx value |
£800k |
Duration of the works |
August 2011 to June 2012 |
Waste Transfer Centre, Doncaster
Vallectric were appointed as a sub-contractor by Willmott Dixon to carry out the mechanical and electrical installations to a new build Recycled Waste Transfer Facility for Doncaster MBC.
The installation included full M&E services to the waste transfer shed and administration building, including car park column lighting and a mist system.
Client |
Doncaster MBC |
Main Contractor |
Willmott Dixon Construction |
Approx value |
£700k |
Duration of the works |
June 2015 to September 2015 |
Multi-Storey Car Park for Sainsbury Store Support unit, Ansty Park, Coventry
Vallectric were employed by Goldbeck Construction to carry out the M&E services to a new build car park for Sainsburys’ Store Support Centre at Ansty Park in Coventry.
The works consisted of lighting and power installation, including column lighting to roof deck area.
Client |
Sainsbury Supermarkets |
Main Contractor |
Goldbeck Construction |
Approx value |
£90k |
Duration of the works |
February 2013 to April 2013 |
Woodhouse Lane Car Park Refurbishment, Leeds
Vallectric were employed by Willmott Dixon to carry out the lighting and fire alarm upgrade at Woodhouse Lane Car Park in Leeds in order to provide important car parking facilities to serve the new First Direct Arena. Vallectric had previously carried out the first lighting upgrade in the 1990’s, at which time a lighting award was given by the Council for the scheme.
The works were completed whilst the car park was in use and as such important phasing of the works was utilised in order to keep the car park operating 24 hours a day. This obviously had extreme challenges keeping the car park sufficiently lit for safety and security throughout the course of the contract. This was achieved with minimum disruption to the public right up until the handover to Leeds City Council.
Client |
Leeds City Council |
Main Contractor |
Willmott Dixon Construction |
Approx value |
£800k |
Duration of the works |
November 2011 to June 2012 |
Weidenhammer Warehouse and Offices, Bradford
Vallectric were appointed by Goldbeck Construction to install the mechanical and electrical services to a new warehouse facility for the Weidenhammer Packaging Group in Bradford. The works consisted of high level lighting, a large distribution infrastructure and power supplies for the end user’s plant and equipment, mechanical ventilation and heating to the warehouse and offices.
Client |
Weidenhammer Packaging Group |
Main Contractor |
Goldbeck Construction |
Approx value |
£500k |
Duration of the works |
April 2011 to June 2011 |
St Mark’s Square, Bromley South
Vallectric were appointed by McLaren Construction to provide the mechanical and electrical services to the St Mark’s Square project in Bromley. The scheme consists of a 130-bed Premier Inn, 400 space underground carpark and a leisure plaza containing a 9 screen multi-plex cinema and various food outlets. The scheme is due to be completed in late 2017.
Client |
U+I |
Main Contractor |
McLaren Construction |
Approx value |
£2.4m |
Duration of the works |
October 2016 to 2017 |
Scarborough Leisure Village
Vallectric were appointed by Willmott Dixon to provide the mechanical and electrical services installation at the brand-new Scarborough Leisure Village. The scheme consisted of an eight lane 25-metre Olympic legacy swimming pool, sports hall and fitness centre, as well as the all-weather football pitch and spectator stand that is home to Scarborough Athletic Football Club. The works consisted of lighting and power installation, heating, ventilation and cooling systems to the function area, pool, gym, changing village and sports hall areas. The works were completed for the start of Scarborough AFC’s new season kick-off in July 2017.
Client |
Scarborough Borough Council |
Main Contractor |
Willmott Dixon |
Approx value |
£1.8m |
Duration of the works |
October 2016 to May 2017 |
Eldon Leisure Centre, Newcastle
Vallectric were employed by WFC Contractors to carry out the M&E services to a new bowling alley and gym at the existing leisure centre within the Newcastle City Centre Eldon Shopping Centre.
The works consisted of lighting and power installation, including sprinkler system and ventilation to new bowling alley and gym.
The works were completed whilst the leisure centre remained in full operation with an element of the works being completed outside normal working hours to accommodate the continued operation of the facility.
Client |
Eldon Leisure |
Main Contractor |
WFC Contractors |
Approx value |
£400k |
Duration of the works |
January 2015 to June 2015 |
Westgate Leisure Park, Aldershot
Vallectric were appointed by McLaren Construction to provide the mechanical and electrical services to the new Westgate Leisure Park in Aldershot. The park was an important part of Aldershot’s regeneration and as such was subject to high media interest. The works included an 88 bed Travelodge, a multi-screen cinema, retail outlets and supermarket.
The scope of works included the full M&E installation to the Travelodge and landlord services to the retail units, including lighting, precinct lighting, fire alarms and fire suppression system to the underground car park for the supermarket and hotel.
Client |
Citygrove |
Main Contractor |
McLaren Construction |
Approx value |
£1.8m |
Duration of the works |
December 2011 to June 2012 |
Kingswood Activity Centre, Doncaster
Vallectric were appointed as a sub-contractor by Willmott Dixon to carry out the upgrade and refurbishment of the existing mechanical and electrical installations at the disused Earth Centre in Doncaster, in order for the facility to be re-utilised by Kingswood Activity Centres as a learning and activity visitor’s centre. The scheme also included the fit-out of five new accommodation blocks and the upgrade of the natural water treatment plant.
The Earth Centre closed in 2004 and Vallectric were employed to inspect and re-commission and put to work the existing systems including lighting, heating and ventilation labyrinth system and the plant associated with the natural water treatment systems. The works were carried out within a strict budget and timescales to accommodate the client’s opening date for school bookings that had been made prior to commencement. Many of the systems were of a specialist nature as part of the Earth Centre’s original brief and we therefore had to employ specialist companies to return the systems to their full working state.
Client |
Kingswood Activity Centres |
Main Contractor |
Willmott Dixon Construction |
Approx value |
£1.3m |
Duration of the works |
November 2011 to April 2012 |
Princeville Primary School, Bradford
Vallectric were employed as a sub-contractor by Willmott Dixon Construction to install the mechanical and electrical systems to this new build primary school on the outskirts of Bradford City Centre.
Client |
Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council |
Main Contractor |
Willmott Dixon Construction |
Approx value |
£700k |
Duration of the works |
August 2014 to December 2014 |
St John’s C of E Infants School, Dewsbury
Vallectric were appointed by Kirklees Council to renew the central heating system, fan convector heaters and hot water distribution systems at St John’s C of E School in Dewsbury. The work was carried out over the summer holiday period and was completed within strict timescales to enable the return of the pupils and staff for the new term. The contract included working around the school’s furniture and equipment with the careful removal of the existing pipework and plant and the renewal of the systems including the building management system control panel, making good existing surfaces and minor redecoration to the satisfaction of the school staff. All works were completed on time and within budget with very positive feedback from our client.
Client |
Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council |
Approx value |
£130k |
Duration of the works |
July 2013 to August 2013 |
Food Sciences Building, Leeds University
Vallectric were appointed by the University of Leeds to replace the emergency lighting and fire alarms to the Food Sciences building within the University campus. The work was carried out whilst the building was in occupation and we accommodated the requirement to work around the University’s equipment and furniture.
Client |
University of Leeds |
Approx value |
£80k |
Duration of the works |
July 2013 to August 2013 |
Horton Park Primary School, Bradford
Vallectric were employed as a sub-contractor by Willmott Dixon Construction to install the mechanical and electrical systems to parts of the existing school buildings and also a new classroom block extension. Elements of the works were carried out during school term time and accommodated the full occupancy of the facility by phasing the works in such a manner as to minimise any unavoidable disruption. Also as part of our works was the requirement for a 42 panel photo-voltaic system to the new roof area.
Client |
Bradford Metropolitan Borough Council |
Main Contractor |
Willmott Dixon Construction |
Approx value |
£500k |
Duration of the works |
February 2012 to November 2012 |
St Helens Primary School, Barnsley
Vallectric were appointed by Barnsley Council to renew the central heating system and hot water distribution systems at St Helens Primary School. The work was carried out over the summer holiday period and was completed within strict timescales to enable the return of the pupils and staff for the new term. The contract included working around the school’s furniture and equipment with the careful removal of the existing pipework and plant and the renewal of the systems, making good existing surfaces and minor redecoration to the satisfaction of the school staff.
Client |
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
Approx value |
£30k |
Duration of the works |
July 2012 to August 2012 |
Greenfield Primary and Darfield Upper Schools in Barnsley
The works for both schools were completed within the school summer break and comprised of the removal of the existing coal fired boilers and chimneys and the installation of new gas boilers, including upgrading the gas supplies, pipe work connections to and from the isolating valves, the removal of the existing control panel and the replacement with new including the provision of a Trend Building Energy Management system, plus all the associated electrical works to the connections, including testing and commissioning.
Client |
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council |
Approx. combined value |
£130k |
Duration of the works |
July 2011 to August 2011 |