Success Stories Sir Peter Hall SEMH School Sir Peter Hall SEMH School A Project of Pace and Precision to Deliver a Crucial Facility Main Contractor: Morgan Sindall Architect: Concertus Project Value: Circa £1.5 million Services: Electrical, Mechanical DPL Group worked with Morgan Sindall to install Mechanical and Electrical works at Sir Peter Hall SEMH School Reputation and strong relationships gave us the perfect foundation on which to deliver this vital resource for students in Suffolk with social, emotional, and mental health needs. To create a safe, resilient, and purpose-built space to harbour progression from childhood to adulthood. Delivered through the Suffolk County Council framework and in partnership with Morgan Sindall and Concertus, DPL assisted with the construction of a brand new two-storey education facility in Bury St Edmunds, providing specialist educational provisions for 80 students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The newly-named school consists of three standard primary classrooms, a main hall, a hygiene room, and food and design technology rooms on the ground floor. On the second storey, it houses eight general teaching classrooms and a library. The overarching vision for the school is “to provide individualised support for all students and prepare them to become successful independent adults who make a positive contribution to their community, becoming valuable members of society, with an educational experience to look back on with enjoyment and pride.” Well-seasoned in delivering fast-paced, high-quality mechanical and engineering services to the education sector, we were contracted by Morgan Sindall to assist in the timely delivery of a full suite of services to build and complete the Sir Peter Hall SEMH School project. We were invited to assist with the project due to our growing reputation for delivering exceptional solutions for the education sector in Essex and Suffolk. The timelines were tight, and the project required problem-solving, an agile approach, and strong communication with other contractors and the client Mechanical The project comprised LTHW heating systems and HVRF & DX air conditioning systems. We fitted NVHR ventilation systems into classrooms and activity areas, and MVHR ventilation systems to WC areas, offices, meeting rooms, and circulation areas and implemented wind-catcher roof turret ventilation systems. In addition, we also installed domestic hot and cold water systems, alongside fire sprinkler systems. The science laboratory required the addition of CAT 5 boosted water supplies and natural gas installation, which extended to the boilers. The science lab also needed chemical-resistant laboratory waste and drainage systems. We also completed the installation of sanitaryware and above-ground drainage systems. Electrical Our electrical expertise and services included the installation of the incoming power supply, the main switchgear, containment systems, sub‐main distribution cabling and switchgear, and small power installation. We installed general and emergency lighting alongside external lighting and a control system. In addition, we installed data and telecommunications, an intruder alarm, and access control/door entry systems. The school also required additional provisions for disabled people, including a toilet alarm and an EVCS system. They also required the installation of a lift and a fire detection and alarm system. We also implemented electrical services associated with mechanical plant supplies including earthing and bonding and lightning protection. The high number of required M&E services, which DPL coordinated via BIM modelling, which enabled us to work together seamlessly, resulted in the project being fast-tracked and accomplished using additional labour, provided by DPL. Along with the correct project supervision, this project was completed on time and handed over to the facility to successfully open to students in September 2022. Over 20 years in buildings infrastructure Name any industry, sector or type of building and we’ll have provided design, build and maintenance services for its power, light, heating, cooling, data, safety and security systems. And with concerns rising around costs and environmental impact, you’ll benefit from our expertise in greater efficiency and renewable energy sources. Speak to an expert Working on the project A group of passionate individuals all working towards the same goal: delivering excellence for clients in all aspects of building systems installation. From large-scale commercial, corporate and manufacturing premises through to high street retail and domestic properties of all sizes, we’ll have dealt with it before. See the whole team Find out about careers at DPL Mark Sorrell Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer Mark Sorrell Senior Mechanical Projects Engineer When did you start working for DPL? – I joined DPL Group in February 2016 What are three responsibilities within your job role? – Project management Procurement of plant, material and labour resources Cost control What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – being part of the ongoing rollout of special educational needs schools across the region What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The companionable working environment Ben Wakeman Facilities Maintenance & Special Projects Head of Operations Ben Wakeman Facilities Maintenance & Special Projects Head of Operations When did you start working for DPL? – I started working for DPL in June 2013 What are three key responsibilities within your job role? – To Manage the department on a daily basis Dealing with onsite staff and customers Seeing jobs through from quote to completion What professional accomplishment are you most proud of? – The projects: The Winerack, Harwich Port, Felixstowe Academy What do you enjoy most about working for DPL? – The variety of the work and dealing with people Building excellence from the ground up Company news Company News: P&D Build – Passive fire & build division Read article CSR DPL Group sponsors first local Women in Construction Event Read article CSR DPL assists Cancer Support Suffolk in enhancing its office space Read article Company news Company News: DPL Apprentices Read article CSR DPL support CHIP CIC with their Art Studio Project Read article Industry insights Why social value in construction is soaring in the UK Read article View our knowledge hub Optimise your building’s systems Get in touch to speak to an expert about your service or sector needs. 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