Octave were appointed to provide the M & E Consultancy services for this project which planned to convert and extend a disused pub to create apartments. This scheme has been designed as supported accommodation for adults with disabilities and mental health problems. The residential accommodation is for vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities who may need occasional support in their daily lives. The aim of the scheme is to help those that are vulnerable to lead an independent life in good quality, well-equipped accommodation with access to on-site support as and when required.
As-Built SAP Calculations & Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
Working with the Design Team our Principal Engineers produced the RIBA Stage 2 M&E schedule, Scope of Works, calculated water and electricity loads and made subsequent applications.
Produced layouts for incoming services, including new water and electricity connections, sizes and locations of new meters, water schematic detailing flow rates, pipe size, means of isolation and backflow protection, and BT points.
Mechanical Services:
1) Domestic Hot & Cold-Water Services
2) Electric Heating
3) Mechanical Ventilation
4) Water metering details
5) Above Ground Drainage
Electrical Services:
1) Electrical metering details
2) Internal, Emergency and External Lighting
3) Small Power including mechanical power
4) Automatic Fire Alarms
5) Comms and TV
6) Access Control/Intercom
7) Warden Call system
M & E Consultancy Services
Pub Conversion
Buju Architects