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— MEP 1st fix · Stapleford Tawney

Albyns Hall

Engineering-led principal contractors

The Challenge

Six MEP systems threaded through architecture that left almost no room for them.

A 24,000 sq ft private residence, coffered ceilings, and almost no void to work with.

Albyns Hall is a 24,000 sq ft private residence across four levels, built to a high architectural specification. ASG was engaged by JGL to deliver Phase 1 of the MEP infrastructure behind the fit-out. Coffered ceilings and layered ceiling profiles left minimal service void, and the routing was rigid by architectural design. Every cable tray, duct run, and pipe length had to sit inside the building’s geometry without disturbing the finishes the client had committed to.

The Approach

ASG produced a fully coordinated MEP design with the architect and structural teams. 3D modelling and on-site verification mapped the ceiling levels and located workable space. Cable trays, ductwork, and pipework were sequenced into the narrow voids, protecting sight lines and finishes.

In parallel, ASG worked with specialist GSHP contractor Nicholls Boreholes on a Ground Source Heat Pump system: two 87 kW heat pumps, a pressure-tested glycol circuit, and an array of around 20 vertical boreholes at 191 metres. The GSHP design is signed off and the building is retrofit-ready. The client owns the timing.

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On site

The Outcome

£1.1

Project value

14–16

Weeks

Duration

Systems

Installed

Phase 1 was completed to programme and handed over ready for fit-out. Six MEP systems were integrated behind the architectural finishes: above ground drainage, electrical containment, LTHW and CHW, public health, primary ductwork ventilation, and sprinkler. The GSHP design sits on file and can be installed without disturbance to the building when called for.

Project at a Glance

Client:

JGL

Sector:

Private Residential, High Specification

Duration:

14–16 weeks

Specialist partner:

Nicholls Boreholes (GSHP design)

Site:

Albyns Hall, Stapleford Tawney, Essex

Value:

£1,100,000

Scope:

MEP 1st Fix Infrastructure

Systems:

Above Ground Drainage, Electrical Containment, LTHW & CHW, Public Health, Primary Ductwork Ventilation, Sprinkler

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Colin has spent over 20 years delivering mechanical and electrical installations across commercial and industrial sectors, from Data Centres to World Heritage sites. At ASG, his role spans the space between consultant design and practical installation, with director-level involvement from initial tender through to site handover.