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Stockport College

Project Details

Value: Value: £1.3M

Design & Build: Yes

Electrical Scope of works summary

LV Distribution inc. new sub mains cabling run across the site to feed the new switch panel within Lyme Building, this in turn feeds local distribution board throughout.
Small power – general socket outlets throughout the building, dado trunking to classrooms incl. teaching walls
Mechanical Power – 230V and 400V supplies to mechanical equipment including AHU’s, Condensing units, MVHR’s, FCU’s, Extract fans
Locally controlled DALI lighting and emergency lighting installation incl. feature lighting within Reception and continuous suspended linear fittings within classrooms
Cat6A communications infrastructure
L1 Fire Alarm linked into current site wide system
Security and Access control system fully integrated into the existing college specialist system.
Lockdown Alarm
External lighting

Mechanical Scope of works summary

Full MEP Design Inc EPC and BRUKL
Commercial Gas System including Specialist Laboratory Installation
Commercial Sanitary Including Wet Rooms
Building Management System
Hot and Cold Services Plant
Centralised Commercial Plant Room
Mechanical Ventilation
VRF Air Conditioning
Dry Riser Installation
AOV System

Stockport College – Lyme Building (Phase 2)

Project Overview Barlows was appointed to deliver the full MEP design and installation for the new Lyme Building at Stockport College, working in close partnership with our long-standing client, Seddon Construction.

This flagship £23–25 million redevelopment transformed the college’s Wellington Road campus, with the Lyme Building serving as the new front-of-house facility. The three-storey, approximately 3,000 m² building was constructed on a live campus site adjacent to the busy A6, replacing a former theatre building.

Key Features

Main reception and welcoming entrance
State-of-the-art hair, beauty, and nail salons (including two hair salons and two beauty salons)
Modern science laboratories
Dedicated business centre
Costa Coffee lounge
Student Services hub
Learning resource centre
Foundation learning classrooms

These industry-standard facilities support a wide range of vocational and further education programmes, providing students with hands-on, real-world training environments.

Challenges and Delivery The project demanded meticulous planning due to its location on an operational college campus. New incoming services were routed from the adjacent Vernon Tower building, requiring careful coordination to avoid disruption.

Key challenges included:

Maintaining a safe environment for students and staff at all times
Managing complex logistics and site access
Adhering to an extremely tight programme

Through proactive programming, close collaboration with Seddon, and robust health & safety measures, Barlows successfully completed the MEP works on time and within budget.

Outcome The Lyme Building was officially opened as part of the wider campus redevelopment, significantly enhancing the student experience and supporting Stockport College’s commitment to high-quality, career-focused education. This successful delivery reinforces Barlows’ expertise in delivering complex MEP solutions within live educational environments.

Client: Seddon Construction Location: Wellington Road, Stockport Building Size: ~3,000 m², three storeys Completion: On time and on budget

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