Construction UK Construction Directory
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Share this page
Construction News
12/10/2011

Natural Ventilation Strategy For Highbury College

Highbury College, located in Portsmouth, is a fine example of how our modern colleges should look and perform.

Proud of their status as one of the highest achieving colleges in the area, the college has seen a multi-million pound investment in recent years and can now boast ownership of some of the most sustainable buildings in Portsmouth.

SECO 20 Chain Actuators’, from SE Controls were specified to form part of the natural ventilation system being installed into the main building. These actuators have a proven long life expectancy and have been used extensively in window automation requirements on many UK projects. In total 82 actuators are linked back to the buildings BMS which maintains air quality and temperature within the classrooms and main communal areas of the college.

-- Advertisement --
hss

SE Controls were specified on the project as they were recommended by the window specialist, the SECO 20 Chain Actuator provided a low power drain on the BMS system as compared to other actuators currently available. By choosing low amperage actuators, cost savings can be made both in the fixed hardware required for control and save energy requirements over time.

The project required SE Controls to install the actuators on site and ensure that they were commissioned ready to be wired into the BMS system by others. Whilst SE Controls can offer a wide range of services from design through to installation and on-going maintenance, the flexibility of the services provided allows the company to quote for any window automation requirements and to closely liaise with other specialists on site.

SE Controls supply window actuators and sophisticated control systems to cover both natural ventilation and smoke control strategies.

SE Controls is a UK based company operating across the globe with offices in several continents and regional specialists offering clients expert advice based on local legislative requirements, visit the website at www.secontrols.com. To discuss possible project requirements with SE Controls and request literature, please call their head office in Lichfield on 01543 443060.

Latest Construction News

17/05/2024

Birmingham City Council has approved plans to develop over 1,300 new homes and 2,700 square metres of commercial space, at Warners Fields. The plans were submitted by Dandara Living. Work can now begin to regenerate the brownfield site, which is located within a mile of the city centre in ...
17/05/2024

United Living Property Services (ULPS) has scooped a 14-year contract with L&Q as part of its sector-leading Major Works Investment Programme. The contract, worth up to £205 million, covers all planned investment and regeneration works across L&Q homes in Trafford and forms part of the housing ...
17/05/2024

Network Rail, Tees Valley Combined Authority, and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council have commenced work to transform Eaglescliffe railway station and make it more accessible for passengers. A multi-million-pound project will see accessibility at the station improved with the installation of a new ...
17/05/2024

South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) has secured an additional £3,587,500 for energy efficiency upgrades at The Meres Leisure Centre. The award, from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 3c, will pay for a new low-carbon heating system, with an additional £492,500 coming from the ...
17/05/2024

Crash Barriers work by absorbing the forces of an impact with a vehicle and transferring the load to the Crash Barrier. Some systems use a strong, more rigid posts to transfer the load to the posts as well as the horizontal beams so they do not deflect so much under impact. Other types use ...
17/05/2024

You only need to apply to one SSIP accreditation scheme. They all follow the ...
17/05/2024

Treatment of Process Wastewater from a Small Brewery using a Simple Wetland System. Since 2005 Purity Brewing Co, based near Alcester in the West Midlands, has been using a passive wetland system, designed by Cress Water Solutions, to treat the wastewater from their brewing operations. At that ...
17/05/2024

Unveiling the Long-Term Durability of ParaProducts in Alkaline Soils. In the realm of civil engineering and geotechnical solutions, understanding and mitigating the impacts of soil conditions are crucial for the sustainability and success of any project. Highly alkaline soils, with pH levels ...
17/05/2024

Aremco Armco crash barriers are incredibly useful in commercial and industrial settings in the UK for a variety of reasons. Here are the top ten benefits: 1. ...
17/05/2024

Octopus Energy and the UK's first covered bond bank, Perenna, have launched the world's first 'Zero Bills' home mortgage, unlocking sustainable homeownership for many more people across the country. 'Zero Bills' is a cutting-edge smart initiative created by Octopus that allows customers to move ...
Aqua Direct LtdBRICOFLOR UKThink Construction Skills Ltd.JWCEfco UK LtdLakeside HireAcuity ComplianceVinco SalesLEDlights4youRhino Steel Cladding Limited
Terms and Conditions
2024/05/19 03:00:22