About the project
H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd was appointed as the electrical contractor for the new Uisce Éireann National Laboratory at Ballysimon Road, Limerick. The 4,500m² facility comprises high-specification water and wastewater testing laboratories, administration and welfare areas, plantroom spaces and a separate utilities compound.
Due to the highly serviced laboratory environment, extensive coordination was required between electrical services, mechanical services and specialist laboratory equipment. The project was fully coordinated to BIM Level 2 using a Revit model.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and commission the complete electrical installation for the new National Laboratory facility.
- Coordinate electrical services with mechanical services, specialist laboratory equipment and other building systems.
- Complete testing, commissioning and handover in accordance with project Inspection Test Plans and regulatory requirements.
Scope of Work
Power and Distribution
MV & LV distribution, sub-mains, generator and general electrical services.
Lighting and Life Safety
Internal and external lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, gas detection, leak detection, disabled toilet alarms and smoke ventilation systems.
Security and Communications
CCTV, access control, intruder alarm and structured cabling for IT and communications.
Mechanical and Specialist Services
Electrical services for mechanical plant and coordination with specialist laboratory equipment and associated building services.
Renewables and External Services
Photovoltaic (PV) system, electric vehicle charging points and site lighting.
Earthing and Lightning Protection
Complete earthing and lightning protection installations.
H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd successfully delivered and commissioned the complete electrical installation, with extensive BIM coordination, testing and quality control ensuring the successful integration of electrical, mechanical and specialist laboratory systems.
