Nuffield Department of Medicine Building

Built in 2012, The Nuffield Department of Medicine has been a provider of high-quality clinical research within the medical application field. However, with the changing mindset for future proofing eco-friendly environments and greener energy efficient spaces. The building was due for an upgrade.

Air Handling Unit Upgrade

• Relocate existing duct on level 2 to allow for a new riser to be formed;
• Refurbish a previously used space on level 1 into a new lab space, including Medical gases (CO2 and N2), domestic water services and fume cupboards with the associated ventilation.
• New Laboratory Room Pressure Control scheme via the BMS
• Replace the existing Air Handling unit for a heavier duty and more energy efficient model whilst updating the associated BMS wiring and controls.

Basement Refurbishment Works

• Strip out of a previous work space install no longer relevant.
• Re-instate of new services to suit the new requirements, incl. Domestic Water services, Conditioned Air Supply and Extract, BMS control i.e, Room Pressure Control Cascades, Space Temperature Control, Fume Extract & Solvent Store Inverter Change overs and AHU varying speed control. Lab Gas (CO2 & N2) and liquid Nitrogen to Primary and Secondary Lab requirement levels.
• Full Mechanical test and commissioning of installed services.

F G Alden Ltd worked alongside a dedicated group of Consultants, Architects and Contractors to help the Main Contractor achieve a project completed to the Oxford University Philosophy 9 standards incl. Blue Book Electrical Standards of working and Mechanical isolation and removal of dead legs.

Works included the replacement of a major Air Handling Unit incorporating multiple shut downs undertaken within the occupied building.