Progress at Tritax Park Merseyside

Progress at Tritax Park Merseyside

by | Dec 19, 2024 | Blog

Image Courtesy of CBRE

The Hannan Industrial team are providing Building Services Engineering consultancy to Tritax Big Box Developments for Tritax Park, Merseyside at the former Cronton Colliery site in Knowsley.

Unit 01, a 161,900 sq ft unit to be a distribution facility, was completed in March 2024 and is now occupied by Yodel Delivery Network.

Unit 02, currently under construction by A&H Construction, will provide 254,270sq ft of warehouse space along with 17,456 sq ft of office space.

Our duties have included:

o Passive Design Analysis

o LZC Feasibility

o Part L Volume 2 Compliance

o External Lighting reports

o MEP Services Performance & Monitoring Duties

o ENE01 Operational Energy Calculations

Image Courtesy of CBRE

The buildings have been designed and built to achieve Net Zero Carbon in construction and a BREEAM Excellent rating.

We are working alongside UMC Architects, C4 Consulting, Tier Consulting and Gerald Eve on the design team.

The site forms part of the Halsnead Garden Village Sustainable Urban Extension (HSUE) which represents part of the wider vision for the Halsnead Garden Village and is allocated for employment uses and a Country Park.

 

Located east of J6 of the M62, Symmetry Park Merseyside is a sustainable 1 million sq ft employment park in Knowsley, which forms part of the Halsnead Garden Village Sustainable Urban Extension (HSUE) which represents part of the wider vision for the Halsnead Garden Village, one of Liverpool City Region’s most significant development sites and which will provide a major boost to the local economy. In partnership with The Land Restoration Trust, a 65-acre Country Park will form part of the employment site.

The Hannan Industrial team have supported clients with the development of over five million square feet of industrial and logistics space. For a chat about how we can help your future project please get in touch ……..

Andrew Carrington

Andrew Carrington

Director

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

Tritax Park, Kettering

Weston M6, Crewe

LOC8 Maidstone

New BREEAM Services: LCC & LCA Reporting & Analysis

New BREEAM Services: LCC & LCA Reporting & Analysis

by | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog

The Hannan Sustainability team now has in house expertise to deliver Life Cycle Assessment & Life Cycle Costing reporting and analysis to support delivery of the early stage Mat 01 & Man 02 BREEAM credits. Two relatively cost effective, high impact BREEAM credits.

Mat 01 Environmental impacts from construction products – Building life cycle assessment (LCA) – helping project teams to understand the overall environmental impact of the building design

Man 02 – Life cycle cost (LCC) and service life planning – provide credible information on the maintenance and operational costs of a building

By undertaking a Life Cycle Assessment early-on during the project concept process, we can help our clients and design teams identify and implement necessary environmental impact reduction measures at the lowest possible cost.

By providing our clients’ with life cycle cost advice, we are able to identify a suite of alternative product choices that will help reduce future materials replacement costs, saving our clients money.

If you would like any information about Life Cycle Assessment & Costing or anything else regarding BREEAM Assessment, please get in touch.

Tim Bell

Tim Bell

Head of Sustainability

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
New £7m Substation for Birkenhead

New £7m Substation for Birkenhead

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Blog

Ameon Utilities have commenced construction of a new, £7m substation in Birkenhead, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing  regeneration of the Wirral.

Hannan Associates worked alongside Ameon and the client, the Wirral Growth Company, to develop a utilities infrastructure strategy that would support rising energy demands and help future proof Birkenhead and its neighbouring towns for future development plans.

The Birkenhead substation is set to play a crucial role in upgrading the region’s energy capabilities, meeting the demands of its expanding population and commercial activities. By providing a stable and efficient power supply, the substation will significantly reduce the likelihood of power outages, ensuring a more reliable service for both residents and businesses. This enhanced infrastructure is essential for supporting the area’s continued growth and regeneration, enabling new developments and economic opportunities.

The substation stands to deliver substantial environmental and economic benefits. The new power will deliver all electric buildings using heat pump technology to take advantage of the decarbonisation of the national grid. This focus on efficiency will help reduce carbon emissions, contributing to the area’s broader sustainability targets.

With its capacity, it will facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient power grid. This forward-thinking approach not only addresses current needs but also positions Birkenhead and the broader Wirral area for long-term success.

Fellow project team members for the new sub-station includes: Ameon Utilities;  Buro Four and Abacus.

This development is part of the Wirral Growth Company’s wider masterplan for Birkenhead town centre. Hannan Associates have been involved with the scheme since 2017 providing Utilities Infrastructure, Building Services Engineering and BREEAM consultancy. The Wirral Growth Company is a joint venture between Wirral Council and Muse.

Previous phases of work included the construction of two new Grade A office buildings, totalling 150,000 sq ft, one of which is now occupied by Wirral Borough Council.  During this phase, the project included the demolition of 27 retail units, for which we organised multiple complex infrastructure diversions of HV, LV, BT, Virgin, Drainage, Gas and Water services. 

 

Ian Joyce

Ian Joyce

Director

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

Wirral Regeneration

Liverpool Waters

DWP Hub, Talbot Gateway Blackpool

BREEAM Version 7 Coming Soon – Are You Ready?

BREEAM Version 7 Coming Soon – Are You Ready?

by | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

BREEAM Version 7, planned to be released later this year, sets new standards for building performance, aligned with global decarbonisation efforts. The comprehensive overhaul has adopted new minimum standards for achieving BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and ‘Outstanding’ ratings, with an emphasis on operational & embodied carbon reduction and wellbeing.

We have summarised some of the key changes below.

We are keen to help you understand the implications these changes will have on your future projects so please let us know if you would like to discuss BREEAM Version 7 with our team.

It may also be an opportunity for you to register any existing projects against the current BREEAM version to shield you from the more onerous requirements and costs of the new standard. We can of course help you with registration and progression of these projects.

Energy and Carbon

Reduced emphasis on the demand metric and more focus on performance outcomes.
New credits that focus on the prediction of a building’s operational energy use and carbon emissions aligned with NABERS.
Change to EV charging requirements that require a minimum allocation of 10% of parking spaces for EV charging stations and installing cable routes for 20% of parking spaces is required.
A new credit related to flexible demand response that recognises installed electrical building systems which have the capability to automatically modify their electricity consumption patterns in response to signals from the electricity supplier there by supporting grid stability and reducing peak energy use.
A new credit that requires installed controls that enable building servicing systems to respond more efficiently to the demand for energy services.

Health and Wellbeing

New credits rewarding advanced lighting control systems that enhance both comfort and energy efficiency and the benefits of lighting that supports a healthy circadian rhythm. Updated approach to daylight calculations.

Ecology and Pollution

New requirements promoting sustainable site selection practices and updates that include new benchmarks to align with English Biodiversity Net Gain law.
New prerequisite that mandates all refrigerant gases have zero ozone depletion potential.

Carbon and Materials

BREEAM ‘Excellent’ now requires LCA and embodied carbon reporting, while ‘Outstanding’ ratings require a minimum of five credits to be achieved.
A new methodology for Building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that includes calculations and reporting of LCA and Embodied carbon at building level during concept design, technical design, and post-construction.

Water

A new credit that requires projects to predict water consumption based on expected occupancy rather than standard occupancy.
Projects can earn up to two standard credits and two exemplary credits for accurately predicting water use, setting targets for in-use water consumption, and committing to measuring actual water use post-occupancy.

For more details of our BREEAM related services please visit our BREEAM page.

 

Tim Bell

Tim Bell

Head of Sustainability

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
Matthew Dalley

Matthew Dalley

Senior Energy & Sustainability Consultant

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
Charlotte Becker

Charlotte Becker

Graduate Sustainability Engineer

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200
Planning approved: Prestwich Village Masterplan

Planning approved: Prestwich Village Masterplan

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog

Image Courtesy of Muse Places

Work for the regeneration of Prestwich Village has commenced with the start of ground investigation and archaeological works for the proposed new Travel Hub located on Plot G of the masterplan.

The scheme received planning approval in July 2024 and is being brought forward via a joint venture partnership formed between Muse & Bury Council

The site of the former Longfield Shopping Centre will be sustainably transformed to create a new family friendly centre for Prestwich, which will include the following:

Plot G

Multi Storey Travel Hub, which will provide a long-term parking solution for the village delivering 300 car parking spaces, including 10% electric vehicle charging provision under the base build works, with capacity for expansion, cycle storage and a car club.

Plot A

30,000sqft Community Hub comprising community/event space, library, open plan office or health facilities, generally delivered to CAT A level of fit-out, with shell & core retail space within the ‘pavilion’ at ground floor level.

Plot B

25,000sqft Retail and Leisure facility constructed over ground+1 storey, with first floor open plan gym / office delivered to CAT A level of fit-out, with shell & core retail space at ground floor level.

Plot C

6,500sqft Market Hall including general retail, fresh food, and food & beverage stalls, with front of house seating area.

 

Image Courtesy of Muse Places

Hannan Associates Appointment

We are working on behalf of the Client to;

  • Assess works associated with existing utilities networks to accommodate the new development proposals.
  • Consultation and coordination regarding the design of new utility supplies to each plot
  • Provide Building Services Engineering design duties for each plot and the associated public realm work.
  • Assess the anticipated building performance using operational energy modelling techniques.
  • Undertake the BREEAM assessments for the relevant plots.

Hannan Associates are working in conjunction with Jon Mathews Architects, Chroma, Civic Engineers, MAC Construction Consultants, Hoare Lea, DFC, Planit & Asteer Planning.

Energy Strategy

National Policy, local legislation and the Clients’ sustainability policies will operate to reduce energy demand and CO2 emissions, enhancing the sustainability credentials of the development.

Each of the plots has been designed with the aim of reducing operational energy and carbon emissions, and as such, each is employing a fossil fuel free all-electric strategy, with no provision of mains gas to the development.

Passive measures have been prioritised to reduce energy demand, including enhanced fabric performance and air permeability, along with optimised glazing design.

Active measures have been taken to optimise the energy efficiency of fixed base build systems, i.e. Mechanical ventilation incorporating heat recovery, low flow sanitaryware, energy efficient LED lighting and controls systems.

Low & Zero Carbon Technologies have been incorporated where applicable in the form of high efficiency heat pumps to generate space heating, and allocation of dedicated zones at roof level for installation of a PV array.

BREEAM

Plots A, B & C have been designed to achieve a minimum of BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Tom Cutt

Tom Cutt

Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44(0)161 337 2200

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