B S J received a call from a local publishing group to advise them on a problem with their ageing steam generated boiler plant, which had to operate throughout the summer months providing the heat source for the hot water generation with a limited heating requirement, they were incurring high energy costs as a result.

BSJ visited on a number of occasions to asses the options available, and with their experienced Design Engineers, investigated all the options for a client with a building particularly difficult for accessibility and for connection to existing services.

BSJ provided several value engineering options and after close discussion and final agreement with the client, BSJ installed a number of gas fired hot water heaters within plant rooms at roof level, which connected to the existing hot, cold and gas pipe work within the building to provide decentralised hot water generation, independent from the existing steam generated boilers.

The installation now provides the client with total flexibility for generating their hot water requirements, and the ability to de-commission the ageing, inefficient boiler plant during the summer months, with the subsequent saving in the energy during this period.

End Result - A totally satisfied client, with the works carried out on time and within budget.