Electrical Contractors Commercial & Domestic 
Helping homeless in Birmingham community 
Oscott Gardens, a former student accommodation complex of 62 flats, and 424 en-suite bedrooms, has been turned into hostel accommodation for homeless families for a temporary period of six years. 
 
Oscott Gardens house up to 62 families, who have been each given their own self-contained flats with en-suite bedrooms, and a support centre onsite, so families can easily access council services. 

Barrie Beard Ltd’s scope of work included 

Lighting and emergency design and installation 
Small power installation 
Distribution/new and testing of the existing 
External lighting 
Car Park lighting 
Fire alarm system 
CCTV system 
Door access system 
Door monitoring system 
Security alarm 
General ventilation 
Natural ventilation 
Water services 
Natural gas 
Above ground drainage 
Sanitary ware 
Building management system 
Low Carbon Design 

Project Data 

CLIENT: Birmingham City Council 
CONTRACTOR: Wates 
SURVEYOR: Wates 
COMPLETION: July 2022 
DURATION: 9 Months 

Hostel Accommodation 

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