University College London (UCL) launched the Christopher Ingold Building Energy Reduction Programme to enhance energy efficiency across its campus. This initiative aimed to modernise electrical and lighting systems, ensuring reduced energy consumption and improved sustainability while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Scope of Work: The project involved the replacement and upgrading of electrical infrastructure, including earthing and bonding systems, general lighting, and emergency lighting systems. The installations had to adhere to stringent performance and safety standards, contributing to UCL’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and energy conservation.

Key Components:

1. Earthing and Bonding Systems:
   • Design, supply, installation, and testing of a fully compliant earthing and bonding system.
   • Full electrical identification, labelling, and compliance verification.
2. Hardwired General Lighting Systems:
   • Installation of high-efficiency LED lighting in accordance with UCL’s MEP design brief.
   • Integration with existing infrastructure and reuse of containment where possible.
   • Testing, commissioning, and client training for system operation.
3. Hardwired Emergency Lighting Systems:
   • Replacement of existing fluorescent emergency lighting with high-efficiency LED units.
   • Integration with UCL’s addressable emergency lighting system for remote monitoring and control.
   • Execution of installation, testing, commissioning, and client handover.

Outcome & Benefits: The successfully installed upgraded systems were handed over to UCL’s facilities management team with full training provided to ensure seamless operation and integration with existing building management systems. The project provided significant reduction in overall energy consumption, enhanced lighting performance with lower maintenance requirements and improved operational efficiency through intelligent energy management solutions.