Client: East End Homes
Project description: Renewal of rising trunking, replacement of landlord lighting, refurbishment of emergency escape lighting UPS, replacement of mains switchgear at 18 story residential block containing 90 flats.
Project duration: 9 months
Project value: £139,582
Background: East End Homes Common area refurbishment.
Brief Description of Works: Replacement of landlord lighting with energy efficient self-dimming fittings, refurbishment of emergency lighting UPS system, installation of rising trunking for landlord supplies and future lateral main replacement. Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) of rising/lateral mains and tenanted flats.
Challenge: Maintaining existing lighting whilst installing new system, plus minimising down time for the lifts during the main switch gear replacement.
Technical Solution: Staged installation to minimise inconvenience to residents. Provided extensive notification of any down time for the lifts and carried out works during off peak periods.
