Millwood House, Hastings
Millwood House: A Comprehensive Electrical Installation for a Rebuilt Industrial Unit
After the devastating fire that severely damaged an industrial unit in Hastings, Bradbury Electrical was chosen as the primary electrical contractor to oversee the restoration and installation of new electrical systems for the newly reconstructed facility. The project required significant attention to detail, as the building needed to accommodate both high-tech office spaces and a large factory floor. The transformation of the unit involved creating a functional environment for a range of activities while ensuring that all systems were up to modern standards, safe, and fully operational.
Bradbury Electrical’s Role in the Millwood House Rebuild
Bradbury Electrical was tasked with delivering a comprehensive suite of electrical services for the newly formed industrial unit. The work included the installation of a range of essential systems, each tailored to the specific needs of the industrial and office environments:
1. Electrical Containment Systems:
Purpose: The electrical containment systems were a crucial part of the restoration, ensuring that all cabling and electrical circuits were securely routed and easily accessible for maintenance or upgrades in the future.
Implementation: Bradbury Electrical installed cable trays, conduit, and other containment solutions to house power cables and data cables across the entire facility. This was done in a way that not only ensured safety and compliance but also provided an efficient route for electrical connections, reducing clutter and facilitating future expansion.
2. Lighting Systems:
Purpose: Both the factory floor and the office spaces required a tailored lighting solution that balanced energy efficiency, functionality, and safety.
Implementation: Bradbury Electrical installed energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the industrial unit. This included high-bay lights for the large factory floor, ensuring uniform illumination and minimizing shadows, as well as task lighting in the office and meeting room areas to provide optimal working conditions. Emergency lighting was also integrated into the design to meet health and safety regulations.
3. Electrical Distribution Systems:
Purpose: With both industrial and office spaces, the building required a robust electrical distribution system capable of supporting a variety of power loads.
Implementation: Bradbury Electrical installed a modern distribution board and sub-distribution panels to manage the power supply to different areas of the facility. This system was designed to allow for easy monitoring and future expansion while ensuring that the electrical needs of both high-power factory machinery and office equipment were met.
Purpose: Given the history of the devastating fire, safety was a top priority for the Millwood House project, and a modern fire alarm system was essential for the protection of both the building and its occupants.
Implementation: Bradbury Electrical installed a fully integrated fire alarm system, featuring smoke detectors, manual call points, and visual and audible alarms. The system was designed to provide early detection and alert staff and visitors in case of an emergency, ensuring the safety of all personnel on the premises.
Purpose: Security and monitoring were crucial for the new facility, both to protect the premises and provide oversight of the factory floor and office areas.
Implementation: Bradbury Electrical installed a comprehensive CCTV surveillance system throughout the industrial unit. This included strategically placed cameras to monitor both the interior and exterior of the building, including high-risk areas like the factory floor. The cameras were linked to a central monitoring system, providing real-time video feeds and enabling easy access to recorded footage if needed.
Purpose: Ensuring that only authorized personnel could enter certain areas of the building, particularly sensitive or high-security zones like the factory and office spaces.
Implementation: Bradbury Electrical implemented an access control system featuring keycard readers, biometric scanners, and intercom systems. This allowed for secure entry to restricted areas, such as offices and meeting rooms, while also providing a record of who accessed these spaces and when.
Purpose: To protect the industrial unit against theft and unauthorized access, an intruder alarm system was a necessary installation.
Implementation: Bradbury Electrical installed a sophisticated intruder alarm system, complete with motion detectors, door/window sensors, and external sirens. The system was integrated with the building’s security infrastructure, ensuring that any potential break-ins or security breaches were detected and responded to promptly.
Key Features of the Millwood House Project:
Mezzanine Floor for Offices and Meeting Rooms:
The addition of a mezzanine floor to the industrial unit was a key feature of the project, providing much-needed office and meeting room space. Bradbury Electrical ensured that the electrical installations for this upper level were carried out seamlessly, providing both sufficient power supply and effective lighting solutions for these spaces.
Large Factory Space on the Ground Floor:
The ground floor housed the factory floor, which required specialized electrical installations to support heavy machinery, lighting, and power outlets for various manufacturing processes. Bradbury Electrical’s expertise in industrial electrical systems ensured that the space was equipped to handle high-power equipment efficiently and safely.
Safety and Compliance:
The Millwood House project required strict adherence to safety codes and regulations, especially in light of the fire damage. Bradbury Electrical ensured that all installations met the necessary legal requirements and industry standards, with a focus on fire prevention, emergency response, and safe working environments.
Outcome
The newly reconstructed Millwood House is a modern, secure, and fully functional industrial unit that can now support a combination of office spaces and manufacturing operations. The comprehensive electrical installations by Bradbury Electrical, including advanced fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms, ensure that the building is not only safe and secure but also well-equipped to meet the demands of modern industry.
Bradbury Electrical’s ability to deliver a complete electrical infrastructure for the project has ensured the successful transformation of the site, helping the owners rebuild and expand their operations while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and functionality
ELECTRICAL PACKAGE: £200k
Mains and distribution
Emergency lighting
General power installation
Containment