Selly Oak SEN School, Birmingham

 

Barrie Beard was appointed by Morgan Sindall to deliver the electrical installation for a new three-storey SEN school in Selly Oak, Birmingham. 

 

The new facility comprises classrooms, offices, a ground-floor plant room, roof plant, library and specialist teaching spaces. Barrie Beard delivered a comprehensive electrical installation across the building, including power, lighting, life safety, security, data and renewable energy systems. 

 

 

Our works included: 

 

Electrical design and coordination 

Main LV switchboard and sub-distribution 

Containment and wiring systems 

Small power installation 

Internal, external and emergency lighting 

Lighting control systems 

Fire detection and alarm systems 

Intruder detection and alarm systems 

Access control and CCTV 

Structured cabling 

Disabled refuge intercom systems 

Induction loops 

Electrical supplies to mechanical plant 

Lightning protection 

Earthing and bonding 

Solar photovoltaic panel installation 

Project Objectives 

 

The key objective was to deliver a high-quality electrical installation within a challenging 22-week programme, ensuring all systems were installed, tested and fully operational in accordance with the client's specification. 

 

The project also provided an opportunity to establish a strong working relationship with Morgan Sindall and demonstrate Barrie Beard's ability to deliver complex electrical projects to the high standards expected by a Tier 1 contractor. 

 

 

The project was delivered to a demanding programme, requiring close coordination between our installation teams, specialist subcontractors and the wider project team. 

 

Working to Tier 1 standards required detailed technical submissions, extensive coordination and comprehensive O&M documentation. The project also highlighted the importance of early planning and ensuring documentation requirements are considered throughout the project rather than at completion. 

 

The completed project has provided Selly Oak Trust with a modern, fully integrated electrical infrastructure designed to support the specialist requirements of an SEN school, incorporating both robust electrical systems and renewable energy technology.