Eco UK Group has recently returned to Team AB for a second time in a year to install its comprehensive mechanical, electrical (M&E) and energy efficient lighting solutions in another unit at its 143,000ft2 E-commerce fulfilment centre at PortOne, Blakenham.
In recent years, E-commerce has led to continued growth in online sales which has only advanced in the current climate. To help meet rising demands, Team AB’s warehouse at Port One was designed as a built-to-suit solution for the E-commerce and online sector, holding up to 31,000 pallets of goods across its 31 aisles.
Extensive mechanical expertise
In order to provide an optimum thermal environment and good air quality for staff working within the office, the project will involve a full line up of the EcoMech division’s extensive mechanical expertise.
This will include the installation of office VRF ceiling cassette style air conditioning units, mechanical heat recovery ventilation, thermal insulation, toilet extract systems, electric panel heaters, hot and cold water installation, above ground drainage and sanitaryware.
Consideration for a greener future
Ecolectrical engineers will also be required to install a new mains panel board and 10 sub distribution boards to operate the warehouse lighting and small power, door access control, intruder alarm and communications cabinets. External work will include the installation of five EV charging systems in the site’s car park, incorporated to accommodate the rise in electric vehicles across the UK. EVs accounted for 164,000 pure-electric cars and over 373,600 plug-in cars in 2020 compared to just 3,500 in 2003.
A fire alarm and aspiration system with optical smoke detectors and heat detectors will also be fitted at the site along with a disabled toilets alarm and disable refuge alarm system.
Powerful energy efficient LED illumination
Eco UK Group’s lighting division will be installing energy efficient LED lighting at both the fulfilment centre and office accommodation, fitting 578 luminaires across the facility.
Within the fulfilment centre, very specific lux levels will be achieved with the installation of 426 high bay LED luminaires.
The office lighting will consist of 127 fittings, a combination of recessed square LED panel lights and round ceiling downlights and both offices and the warehouse will be fitted with an emergency lighting system to BS5266. Eco UK Group will also install 25 street lights and floodlights to the exterior.
The new industry-leading E-commerce fulfilment centre is the second of a number of sites planned for the site at Port One Ipswich as they continue to expand, and Eco UK Group is delighted to have provided modern and effective lighting and equipment that will ensure it achieves substantial savings in the years to come.
The management team at Team AB have continually expressed their gratitude to the EcoM&E and the Ecolighting team, for their efficiency, competence and support throughout the project. They have voiced a keen interest to work with the team on upcoming installations in some of their other warehouses.
As one of the UK leaders in LED lighting solutions to commerce and industry, Eco UK Group has worked with many big name companies such as Amazon, Bibby Distribution, Kuehne Nagel, Debenhams, Carlsberg, Culina, Cadbury and Great Bear. The company can also provide full M&E services to bespoke turn-key mechanical solutions to meet all types of services ranging from simple kitchen extract systems, through to full mechanical heating, air handling, and heat recovery systems.
The company offers free site surveys, design and no-obligation quotation services right across the building services industry.
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