Linkedin Envelope

Somerset House, Birmingham

With our usual techniques ruled out by the location, the 361 Degrees team had to get creative for this air conditioning installation in Birmingham.

By 361 Degrees

January 10, 2025

Client

Private Client

Project Value

£750k – £1 Million

Programme

20 Weeks

Location

Birmingham

Scope of Work

  • VRF System
  • Primary and Secondary Ductwork
  • Air Handling Unit
  • Hot and Cold Water Services
  • Above Ground Drainage
  • BMS Installation


Major HVAC installations often involve cranes to lift large units into position on a rooftop. The process demands precision, but with experience is usually straightforward. Sometimes, however, a little invention is necessary.

361 Degrees provided air conditioning solutions for office space at Somerset House in Birmingham, but the busy city centre location meant using a crane was not an option and the team had to find another way.

The condensers and air handling units were broken down at our headquarters, then each part was carefully raised through the central core of the six-storey building, taking great care to avoid damage to the stairwell. Once the components were in place, they were rebuilt and commissioned on site.

Very good at overcoming co-ordination issues, very good at submittals and very helpful with the testing and commissioning.

Danny Hickman

Technical Services Manager @ OD Group

The team approach was very collaborative, reactive with resolving co-ordination matters on site.

Chris Anderson

Senior Contracts Manager @ Bulb Interiors

Project Manager is very helpful when on and off site. Invoice team / Design team are also very good at assisting to deliver a smooth project

Ashley Williams

Senior Contracts and Commercial Manager @ Pexhurst

Understood the brief and carried out the work accordingly. Good communication amongst all people involved in the project.

Project Manager

Private Client

Very straight forward communication throughout , with no issues coming back to rectify minor adjustments. Job done with no delays. Definitely would recommend.

Depot Manager

Private Client

361 were very proactive and when that extra yard to help us complete. Garry was always positive and quick to get people on site when they were needed. Geoff the plumber excelled in all tasks and creative in resolving any problems that arose.

Project Manager

Overbury

In our experience, RSR have found 361 to be friendly, pro-active and willing to work collaboratively.

Technical Services Manager

RSR