Blackwood Comprehensive School Caerphilly

Blackwood Comprehensive School Caerphilly

Project Overview

AMS Heating & Plumbing successfully executed the comprehensive replacement of the boiler plant, which encompassed the supply and installation of a new steel-framed and clad lean-to boiler house, along with the replacement of external mechanical engineering services. The contract required the careful removal and replacement of underground services located within external ducts, conducted under asbestos Category ‘B’ conditions. Acting as the principal contractor, AMS Heating & Plumbing managed complex technical and safety challenges throughout the project, ensuring seamless operation as the school remained fully operational for the duration of the contract. The overall project value was £829k.

Scope of Works

• Installing 2 new Hoval boilers, stainless steel flues, controls, cold water tanks, and all related equipment and services within the newly constructed boiler house.
• Engaging licensed asbestos contractors to remove all asbestos containing materials from the service ducts feeding the kitchen and other associated below-ground boiler house areas.
• Installing new insulated services within the ducts and reinstating service duct covers.
• Connecting all new services to existing facilities ensuring no loss of service to the school.
• Delivering full commissioning of new mechanical and electrical services, including controls integration with Building Management Systems.