PRODUCTS IN ACTION STEEL PIPEWORK SYSTEM


Hotel retrofit completed with press-fit pipework


A decarbonisation upgrade at Premier Inn Rayleigh has benefi tted from BRYMEC’s M&E pipework and fi ttings package, supplied for the replacement of an ageing boiler installation with an air source heat pump. Working with building services


contractor RNW Group, Brymec supported the six-week installation programme while the hotel remained operational. Press-fi t jointing helped the team maintain the schedule by reducing installation time and removing the need for hot works on site. Brymec worked with RNW during


system selection, recommending a heavy- duty steel press-fi t system alongside copper press-fi t and malleable iron steel pipework. The package also included valves, brackets and ancillaries, allowing RNW to source the required components from a single manufacturer. The heavy-duty steel press-fi t system helped provide a cleaner installation


process than traditional threading and welding methods. Press indicator foils enabled installers to confi rm completed joints during the works, supporting quality checks throughout the installation. Jamie Eacott, site engineer at RNW


Group, says: “The press itself makes our jobs much easier and removes the need for threading. Other methods are very time-consuming. The heavy-duty press is stronger and more reliable, and we’d use it again on future projects where we need to


reduce time on site.” ■ www.brymec.com


SOLAR PV


Rooftop solar system cuts warehouse energy costs


Liberty Wines has reduced electricity costs by £86,480 in 10 months following the installation of a DC-optimised rooftop solar system at its Basingstoke warehouse. Designed and installed by renewable energy specialist Insight Energy using SOLAREDGE inverter technology, the system supplies power to the warehouse and supports charging for the company’s electric vehicle (EV) fl eet. It was also designed to meet insurer requirements for a site storing large volumes of fl ammable alcohol stock. The project overcame previous challenges around installing solar on the warehouse. An earlier plan to add solar during construction was paused after safety concerns were raised by the insurer. Insight Energy developed an alternative approach using SolarEdge DC-optimised technology, which


includes features such as arc-fault detection and SafeDC technology to reduce panel voltage to touch-safe levels for maintenance access. The installation comprises a 521kWp


solar array with 1,005 panels fi tted with SolarEdge Power Optimisers, alongside four 90kW SolarEdge Synergy inverters. Since commissioning, the system has generated 376MWh of electricity and supplied 63% of the warehouse’s energy demand. The system is managed through the SolarEdge ONE for C&I energy optimisation platform, which coordinates solar generation with site consumption and EV charging. Liberty Wines uses the platform to schedule vehicle charging during periods of higher solar production, increasing


onsite use of generated electricity. ■ www.solaredge.com/uk


LIGHTING SCHEME


Workplace transformed in the right light


CareCo’s Braintree HQ has been transformed into a bright, modern workplace that refl ects the company’s identity and supports a more connected way of working. Following a catastrophic fi re in 2023, the two-year rebuild worked to create a renewed headquarters designed around collaboration, wellbeing and a stronger sense of belonging. Working with Globegold, CareCo and the wider project team, LIGHT FORMS delivered a lighting scheme for the 4,500m² headquarters, supporting offi ces, circulation areas, training spaces, product displays and breakout zones.


MoonBand was adapted to create a bespoke walking-stick chandelier,


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providing a feature installation that refl ects CareCo’s identity. Nova Medium 62 Flush was used throughout workspaces and circulation routes to provide consistent illumination and glare control, while TinCan Large created focused lighting for informal meeting areas. Additional Light Forms products, including LP2.5 and LP3.5 linear profi les, 3C DALI track, Panel 6060 and Nova 91 Surface, were incorporated to meet the requirements of diff erent spaces while maintaining a consistent visual approach. “CareCo’s new HQ is a strong


example of how lighting can support both the practical and emotional qualities of a workplace,” says Paul Shoosmith, director at Light Forms. “Our aim was to deliver a scheme that felt calm, confi dent and fl exible, while helping the building refl ect the character and ambition of the


business.”■ www.lightforms.com


AIR CONDITIONING UNITS


Heating and cooling upgrade at the hospice


MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC is providing energy-effi cient heating and cooling at East Cheshire Hospice, helping to improve patient comfort while supporting the charity’s sustainability targets. East Cheshire Hospice has provided


palliative care since 1988 and is working towards net zero by 2032. As a charity funded largely through donations, managing energy costs is key. As part of a wider extension and


refurbishment project, six Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-RZ wall-mounted air conditioning units were installed to provide heating and cooling across the hospice.


The systems use 3D i-See sensors to monitor occupancy and adjust operation, helping to reduce unnecessary energy use. The units also feature Plasma Quad


Plus fi ltration technology, designed to remove bacteria, allergens and fi ne particulates to support indoor air quality. Using R290 refrigerant with a low global warming potential, the systems provide an alternative with reduced environmental impact.


Installed by Hewitt’s Refrigeration Ltd, the units include built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing staff to monitor and adjust settings remotely. Brett Hewitt, director of Hewitt’s


Refrigeration Ltd, says: “We managed to install everything in a few days and worked around vacant rooms and the hospice’s guests so we could keep disruption to an


absolute minimum.” ■ gb.mitsubishielectric.com/en


EIBI | JULY � AUGUST 2026


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