NuGen Properties

Atkins tasked with job centre heating study

Atkins tasked with job centre heating study


Atkins’ assessment will look at 50 buildings initially, mainly Job Centre Plus sites across the UK. The focus will be on analysing existing heating systems and insulation to recommend zero carbon alternatives to fossil-fuel boilers. 

Site surveys, analysis of fuel consumption data and a review of assets will all be part of the work.  Atkins, part of the SNC-Lavalin Group will also report on the feasibility of connecting to local heat networks and provide estimated capital costs. 

The first phase of the study, now started, includes a detailed analysis of the buildings. A second phase will provide guidance on decarbonising the complete portfolio of up to 850 of the department’s buildings.

Atkins associate director Isabelle Smith said: “As the condition and type of buildings included in the study will vary widely, they will need to be analysed individually on site, to ascertain how to decarbonise the heating systems in use. This includes building management systems data, utility bills and many other sources which are collated and sorted in a central database.  We then use our engineering knowledge to show where carbon is being produced, benchmark this against other similar systems before identifying ways for this to be reduced.”

She continued: “By building on and integrating our existing approaches to digital engineering and asset management – including use of digital twins – we can chart a data-driven decarbonisation journey that is easily visualised thanks to AI-enabled dashboards.”  

A key aspect of the studies will be the compatibility of the new heat source with the existing heating systems in terms of operating temperatures and peak loads.

“A whole building approach is being taken, with fabric improvement measures being considered alongside alternative heat sources,” she added. “The fabric improvement retrofit measures could include enhanced wall and roof insulation, replacement windows and improved air tightness.  The extended scope of works for the 850 properties will include a strategic approach to ‘decarbonisation of heat’ schemes at portfolio level and development of a heat decarbonisation policy.”

The commission follows the appointment of Atkins and sister company Faithful & Gould to the Government Property Agency framework in 2021. Over the next six years, Atkins and Faithful & Gould will work with the GPA to reduce the carbon impact of four million square feet of public sector office space.

Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk



Source link


Customer Reviews

Nugen Properties

Customer Reviews

Dan Morten 18/01/22

Google
Easy to work with, Jordan and the team were professional and were easy to communicate with.
Would highly recommend.

Di Hayes 20/08/22

Google
NuGen Properties built an extension to the rear of my property, replacing the old conservatory. I am so pleased I chose this company. From the initial quotation, through the build and after they were professional, polite & well mannered. They kept the site tidy throughout the build and kept me informed of each stage as it happened. The work was finished to a good standard and I have had nothing but compliments on their work. I am already planning for them to come back and do some more work for me in a few months. I would 100% recommend them.

Bradley Eyles 20/06/23

Google
Nugen were fantastic throughout the works they carried out on my property, Jordan provided constant updates and ensure any questions I had were always answered. All works were completed in a timely fashion, on budget and exceptional customer service. Highly recommend!

Sonny Carter-heyward 29/02/22

Google
Brilliant service, renovated my house to make a dream a reality. Thanks guys

sitemanager 22/01/23

Google
Great firm to communicate with fast and good quality work.