Dodd Group was engaged by Kier to install the MEP services at Ysgol Y Graig, a new build two storey primary School with Early Years facility situated in Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil.
Primary LTHWservices are generated by a two number gas fired condensing boiler cascadearrangement in a centrally located Plantroom. Secondary ground and first floorvariable temperature systems serve an underfloor heating system, radiators andHybrid ventilation units, the constant temperature system serves a Kitchen AHUand ceiling tile heaters.
Individual roomCO² and temperature sensors manage airquality and ventilation requirements by the close control of the HybridVentilation Units. The ventilation of circulation, cloak room and toilet areas ismanaged by a combination of heat recovery and direct extract systems. Abuilding overheat control strategy is provided by a passive ventilationprotocol utilising the building AOV System.
2 number directgas fired condensing water heaters provide the buildings self-balancingdomestic hot water service.
Ourresponsibilities also included, the Building Management System, energy meteringand display, above ground drainage, internal and external gas services, mainswater and stored emergency fire water services.
Our work included ElectricalDistribution from a Form 4 Type 6 switch Panel to Local area distributionboards. High Efficiency internal and external LED lighting. Small Power, EVCharging and a 30KWp roof mounted PV installation with metered export facility.A Molex CAT 6A voice & data installation, AV and Induction loop systems. AnL1 type Fire Alarm. CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Systems. Selected areaenergy metering and centralised energy consumption display.
We developed the design and installed of a flood lighting scheme for anadjacent public playing field, car park and rugby pitch.
We developed a design and installed an emergency fire water storage and dispensesystem required by the Local Fire Service due to unreliable mains waterpressure in the area.
